EMMO Project Manager
Folger Shakespeare Library
Washington, D.C.

The Folger Shakespeare Library seeks an energetic and experienced Project
Manager for a 3-year IMLS grant-funded project, Early Modern Manuscripts
Online (EMMO). The PM will work closely with the Curator of Manuscripts and
associated staff on the planning, implementation and assessment of EMMO, a
searchable database of transcribed and digitized early modern manuscript
texts.

  
The PM will: assist in the development and implementation of workflows for the
execution of project activities; maintain project and content management
systems for the project; manage and monitor the grant budget; and contribute
to the testing, evaluation, and improvement of the transcription and tagging
environment. Working closely with two grant-funded paleographers, the PM will
also participate in the creation and sustaining of a community of volunteer
transcribers.

  
The ideal candidate will have an advanced subject degree in early modern
English literature or history and an MLS, with training in early modern
English paleography preferred. This position requires project management
experience, preferably in a research library or museum setting. Experience
with XML and project and content management systems, such as Drupal, and the
ability to work in a collaborative, flexible, and creative environment, are
necessary. Strong organizational skills, budget management experience, and
outstanding communication skills are required. Preference will be given to
candidates with experience in crowd-sourcing, scholarly textual editing, and
the transcription of manuscripts in English secretary and other early modern
hands.

  
Interested individuals should email cover letter and resume [log in to unmask]
with subject Attn:HR/EMMO or by mail at 201 E Capitol St SE, Washington, DC
20003. EOE.



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