"Ashton, Andrew" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>I am very excited to share this opportunity.  We have a great team here at
>Brown, and we're looking for someone to join us in this key position.  Let
>me know (off-list) if you have any questions.
>
>-Andy
>
>    *Digital Repository Manager*
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>The Brown University Library seeks an energetic and innovative individual
>for the newly created position of Digital Repository Manager.   The Digital
>Repository Manager will oversee the development of the Brown Digital
>Repository (BDR), a Fedora Commons-based initiative that is a locus for
>digital objects that support scholarly work at Brown.   S/he will supervise
>the Digital Repository Programmer and will manage and contribute to
>collaborative development efforts to deliver critical repository services
>for the University.  S/he will work with librarians in the Scholarly
>Resources group to establish data ingestion, curation, and publication
>practices in support of research across the disciplines, including new forms
>of user controlled information management. Along with colleagues in the
>Library’s Center for Digital Scholarship, the Digital Repository Manager
>will explore and implement new technologies that enable scholars to interact
>more effectively with digital materials.  Additionally, the Digital
>Repository Manager will develop a comprehensive marketing strategy, and will
>enact plans for assessing and promoting the use of the repository.
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>S/he is expected to maintain a keen awareness of trends in institutional
>repositories, and will pursue opportunities for enhancing repository
>services through the adoption of new technologies, linked data practices,
>funded projects, and partnerships.  The successful candidate will use
>his/her knowledge of project management methodologies to prioritize and
>address the many tasks associated with supporting digital library
>collections, scholarly projects, exhibits, faculty publications, student
>work, multimedia, and scientific data.  As needed, the manager will
>participate in software development projects and will ensure that all code
>and API documentation is current and accurate.  The Digital Repository
>Manager reports to the Director of Digital Technologies.
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>Qualifications:
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>·       Bachelor’s Degree.  Advanced degree in library/information science,
>data curation, computer science, or related fields preferred.
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>·       Minimum of 5 years increasingly responsible, substantive positions
>developing, planning, and successfully implementing technology services.
>Academic library experience preferred.
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>·       Demonstrated understanding of digital library standards (METS, MODS,
>etc.), data standards (TEI, media formats, etc.) and Semantic Web
>technologies.
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>·       Experience with developing digital repository systems housing a
>variety of data types.
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>·       Experience with Python or Java.
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>·       Awareness of current issues in scholarly communications (e.g. Open
>Access, licensing, etc.).
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>·       Familiarity with best practices, standards, and trends in the
>application of technology in libraries.
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>·       Ability to thrive in an environment of change and to foster that
>capacity in others.
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>·       Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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>·       Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the
>University.
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>To apply, go to http://careers.brown.edu and search for (job number:
>B01293).
>
>-- 
>Andrew Ashton
>Director of Digital Technologies
>Brown University Library