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This is a periodic posting for a Special Projects Librarian position reporting to me (as AUL for Library Information Technology) at the University of Michigan. Itıs a two-year position with broad range of responsibilities--an excellent early career opportunity. This brief description (below) is being posted in all of the typical places. A fuller description is online at http://www.lib.umich.edu/hr/employment/littas.html. (The description online still erroneously refers to responsibilities in Technical and Access Services.) Iım glad to answer questions and would be grateful if folks would forward it to potential candidates. John -- John Price Wilkin Executive Director, HathiTrust Associate University Librarian for Library Information Technology University Library 818 Hatcher South University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1205 Phone: 734.764.8016 Fax: 734.763.5080 Email: [log in to unmask] ================ The University of Michigan, University Library seeks a Special Projects Librarian to assist in the coordination of major digital initiatives within the University Library. The Special Projects Librarian will work with the Associate University Librarian for Library Information Technology (AUL for LIT), as well as with key staff, in the delivery and management of digital library content and services, and will assist in the research and development of new library technologies. The Special Projects Librarian will assist in conducting the work of the LIT division. A significant component of this position includes coordination of activities related to the HathiTrust initiative and the Google Books digitization project. A high degree of coordination with staff within the Library is required. The Special Projects Librarian coordinates tasks, performs outreach and communication (particularly to other project staff), tracks the progress of projects, and performs a variety of duties as assigned such as documentation.