Digital Data Repository Specialist
Purdue University
West Lafayette

Purdue University Libraries seeks a Digital Data Repository Specialist to join
our team at the Distributed Data Curation Center (D2C2) and coordinate our
cutting-edge research data repository service, PURR. The Purdue University
Research Repository (http://purr.purdue.edu) provides a platform for campus
researchers to develop and implement effective data management plans,
collaborate on research online, publish datasets and tools, and archive them
in a secure, reliable digital repository. This administrative/professional
position will work with colleagues in the Office of the Vice President for
Research, Information Technology at Purdue, and the Libraries to conduct the
day-to-day outreach, operation, support, and improvement of the PURR system
and service. Responsibilities include:

  * Providing training and support to librarians and users in their use of PURR and furtheringits integration into library data services
  * Giving presentations and conducting outreach to PURR's designated community topromote the service and foster its adoption and use
  * Identifying, recruiting, ingesting, and enhancing new data collections as well asdeveloping new use cases
  * Documenting practices and policies and ensuring that PURR meets and continuouslyimproves its level of service
  * Actively monitoring and helping to maintain the integrity of archived datasets, access todata, and the functionality of the PURR system
  * Contributing to the services and projects of the D2C2 as needed
Required:

  * Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program or terminal degreein a related field
  * Understanding of the research process, current issues in scholarly communication, andthe role of libraries and librarians in research data curation
  * Knowledge of standards and practices related to digital object management
  * Excellent oral and written communication skills
  * Effective teamwork and collaboration skills
  * Ability to build relationships and respond courteously and effectively to customer needs
  * Ability to adjust productively to and communicate about change
  * Ability to take initiative to learn new knowledge and skills
  * Receptive to feedback and takes appropriate action in response
Preferred:

  * Experience or training in managing and/or developing repositories and digital collections
  * Experience or training in supporting and participating in scholarly communications andsponsored research
Salary and benefits: Salary commensurate with experience in
the context of Purdue University's salary structure. Purdue provides a
generous fringe benefit package that includes contribution to retirement,
health, disability, and life insurance, 22 annual vacation days, and tuition
support for employee, children, and spouse/same sex domestic partner.

  
Application process: A background check will be required
for employment in this position. For consideration, applicants must submit
their resumes and apply online at Purdue University's employment web site at:
www.purdue.edu/careers and reference Job Number 1400407.
Please include a cover letter with your application outlining your
qualifications for this position. Review of applications
will begin March 2014 and will continue until the position is
filled. Questions can be directed to:
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cannot be considered. Please put "DDRS" in the title of all email
correspondence.

  
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action
employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. A background check
is required for this position.



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