Furman University seeks an energetic and innovative individual to manage the day-to-day operations of the Library's DigiCenter which is responsible for the development and maintenance of the University's digital collections. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Discovery Services, the DigiCenter Manager is responsible for planning and managing the digitization of analog materials, developing and implementing metadata standards, maintaining the Library's digital repository software: LUNA, and supervising the DigiCenter Specialist (a full-time staff position) and 5-6 student assistants. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience with project planning, digitization techniques and standards, digital media editing software, and metadata assignment. This position will serve as a liaison with University faculty and Library Special Collections staff in the development of digital collections. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Identifies, plans, prioritizes, and oversees the completion of digital collections including: setting project priorities, standards, timelines, and workflows; allocating responsibilities and resources; serving as a resource for copyright information; and working with project partners in a collaborative environment to complete digital collections in a timely fashion. • Manages administration of the Digital Repository, LUNA, including: building and populating collections; customizing user access and interfaces; troubleshooting software; maintaining LUNA Insight server-side application; and training faculty, staff, and students in use of software. • Develops and maintains metadata standards including: the assignment of metadata fields on a project-by-project basis; coordinating the creation of metadata; and uploading metadata into LUNA. • Conducts quality control on all digitized material and metadata created by the Digicenter Specialist and student workers to ensure standards are met. • Handles confidential information and materials. • Maintains DigiCenter website content and contributes to Digital Collections blog. • Works in conjunction with the Assistant Director for Discovery Services on project decisions that require higher-level assistance. • Coordinates with the Systems Assistant and Information Technology Services to order and install specific software and hardware. QUALIFICATIONS Required: Master's degree or Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience. Experience in the use of digitization equipment, digitization standards, and the management of a digital repository. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite 5 or higher, media editing software, and Microsoft Office. Knowledge of cataloging/metadata standards and applications. Familiarity with copyright concerns. Experience with Mac OS X and Windows operating systems, and knowledge of multimedia file formats and procedures. Preferred: Supervisory experience. Experience with scripting languages (e.g. PHP, AppleScript, JavaScript). Knowledge of library operations and library- specific systems. Experience with server application management, specifically Windows Server and Apache Tomcat. 5+ years of experience in a related field. SALARY Salary is commensurate with qualifications. APPLICATION Please submit a cover letter and resume with a list of three references to [log in to unmask] indicating the position title in the e-mail subject line. Review of applications begins immediately and will conclude on March 15, 2013. EOE Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/5964/