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Please excuse cross-posting. New York University Libraries seeks a Digital Library Program, Lead Description: Leads the design and development of NYU's digital library infrastructure, and coordinates and provides support for digital library projects. Working in close collaboration, NYU Libraries and NYU Information Technology Services (ITS) are developing an expanded strategic initiative in digital library development; this position plays a central role in building an expanded team and new capacities. Partnering with ITS eServices, this position plans and develops systems for supporting metadata management, searching support, user interface, and repository services for library digital resources. Provides technical advice and support for ongoing efforts, such as e-text and imaging services, and for project development and new digital library initiatives. Qualifications: Experience in the development of digital library services, such as digital image conversion projects, management and delivery of electronic full text, Web delivery of multi-media formats, and metadata file management. Working knowledge of image capture and delivery technologies, full text mark-up and searching methods, and database management systems; in-depth knowledge of at least one of these areas. Knowledge of HTML, and SGML or XML; experience with CGI and knowledge of one or more of the following programming languages: SQL, C, C++, Java, and Perl. Familiarity with hardware and software applications in DOS, Windows and Unix environments, including network operating systems such as Novell and Windows NT. Familiarity with library and information standards (e.g., MARC, Z39.50), library online public access catalogs, and issues and developments in digital library development. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills; ability to lead a collaborative team. Masters degree in library or related information technology area required. Salary/Benefits: Faculty status and attractive , excellent benefits package, including five weeks annual vacation. Salary commensurate with experience and background. New York University Libraries: Library facilities at New York University serve the school's 450,000 students and faculty and contain more than 4 million volumes. New York University is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Research Libraries Group, the Digital Library Federation; and serves as the administrative headquarters of the Research Library Association of South Manhattan, a consortium that includes three academic institutions. To ensure consideration, send resume and letter of application, including the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to Ms. Janet Koztowski, Libraries Human Resources Director, New York University Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012, (fax) 212-995-4070, or e-mail: [log in to unmask] Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. NYU ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FROM WOMEN AND MEMBERS OF MINORITY GROUPS