Special Collections Librarian/Assistant Librarian to provide technical
planning, implementation, project management, supervision, problem-solving and
quality control for Special Collections digitization projects; serve as the
departments liaison to and Associate in the Libraries Center for Digital
Scholarship, where the majority of digital processing takes place, and
collaborate with CDS staff; share administrator duties for the Libraries
archival content management system, Archon; prepare online exhibits of
digitized materials, both in connection with physical exhibits and as online
only; provide training and supervision of staff and students working on
digital and other assigned projects; develop, maintain and evolve the online
presence and services for Special Collections; participate in grant
development efforts; maintain awareness and develop in-depth knowledge of new
technology, relevant national standards and best practices, assessing and
integrating these into department practices; participate in Special
Collections reference and instructional duties; promote the Libraries digital
collections through classroom demonstrations, in meetings with donors and
colleagues, and at professional conferences; and assist with other duties as
needed.

  
Require: ALA accredited MLS degree; digital imaging
training and/or experience; experience with web design and management;
experience with digital asset management systems such as Archon and Dspace;
knowledge of database management principles and software; familiarity with
applicable provisions of copyright law; knowledge of best practices in digital
project creation, management, and preservation; familiarity with metadata
standards; aptitude for complex, analytical work with attention to detail,
demonstrated problem-solving skills, and flexibility; ability to work
independently and prioritize work to ensure that departmental and library
goals are realized; excellent communication and interpersonal skills both
orally and in writing; ability to work effectively in a team and service
oriented environment; ability to meet the Miami University criteria for
advancement and promotion of librarians as outlined in the Libraries
Appointment, Rank and Promotion System (LARPS) .

  
Desire: Training and/or experience working with archival and special
collections materials; training and/or experience with scripting languages
such as Javascript, MySQL, and/or PHP; training and/or experience converting
analog video and audio content to appropriate digital formats; reading
knowledge of at least one non-English language, preferably Latin, French,
German, Spanish or Russian.

  
Submit letter of application, resume and name, telephone number and email
address of three professional references to Judith A. Sessions, 225 King
Library, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056. Contact phone
number is 513/529-2800. Screening of applications has been extended to October
15, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.
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