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*Coordinator III/Librarian I Collection Development Yale University Library Yale University Rank: Band II/Librarian I Note: This Position is of Fixed Duration. The Term is until 30 April 2009 with possibility for continuation. Occasional international travel may be required. The University and the Library *One of the world's leading research libraries, Yale University Library is a full partner in teaching, research, and learning at Yale and is visited by scholars from around the world. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including approximately thirteen million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaging in numerous projects to expand access to its physical and digital collections. Housed in twenty-two buildings including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the new Bass Library, it employs a dynamic and diverse staff of nearly six-hundred who offer innovative and flexible services to library readers. To learn more about Yale University Library and its collections and services, visit http://www.library.yale.edu/. *The Position *The International E-Collections Project Specialist will report to the Manager, International Digital Special Projects and will be an active member of the Electronic Collections Department, communicating regularly with library staff at many levels and in many departments. The Electronic Collections Department works together as a team to provide responsive, effective, and evolving leadership and coordination of electronic collecting and supporting of the conversion of electronic and digital collections. Among the international projects supported by this position are AMEEL (A Middle Eastern Electronic Library) and OARE (Online Access to Research in the Environment). In Project AMEEL, Yale University Library leading a partnership of committed international collaborators, is designing and building a digital library that focuses on the Middle East (ME). This online library includes a front end or "portal," integrating a significant portion of currently available ME electronic resources, including bibliographic records, selected abstracts, full text, and other formats in the Roman and particularly non-Roman, vernacular scripts. We are also adding newly created digital materials from and about the ME region, originating from a variety of participants including libraries, publishers, and commercial sources. OARE is a partnership of international publishers, universities, and multilateral institutions to provide institutions in more than 100 least-developed nations free online access to leading international scientific literature. Yale's OARE involvement is a joint project between the University Library, the School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, and the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). *Responsibilities *Reporting to and working under the general supervision of the Manager, International Digital Special Projects with latitude for independent action, the International E-Collections Project Specialist performs a variety of tasks necessary for providing services -- administrative, technical, and data control -- to coordinate and oversee the technical development and content management for international electronic collections special projects. As a working supervisor, the International E-Collections Project Specialist hires, trains, and evaluates supporting assistants, troubleshoots and resolves problems that arise related to the digitization, architecture development, and financial tracking of project costs. In addition, the Project Specialist is responsible for some content data entry and verification, assists with partner communications, and contributes to project direction. Selected duties include: Oversight of digitization workflow, coordination of systems maintenance, liaising with external contract staff and inter-institutional program partners, inventorying of project assets, exploring and reporting on new technological opportunities, and collating and incorporating simple content records in project databases. The Project Specialist performs other duties as required to meet project goals and assist as needed in other Electronic Collections Department activities including electronic collecting curation for Yale University Library and digital conversion activities. *Qualifications *For appointment as a Coordinator III, a Bachelor's degree and three years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. For appointment as a Librarian I, an ALA-accredited MLS degree or a Masters degree in a relevant field with related library training and experience. Additional Education and Experience: Supervisory experience, including hiring, training, evaluating, and supervising the work of staff, monitoring quality of work. Experience with computer applications, preferably those related to digitization (Adobe, ACDSee, scanning software, OCR software) as well as the Microsoft suite of applications, email, web-authoring tools and HTML markup. Preferred: Knowledge of library and publishing functions with an emphasis on electronic resources management, including acquisitions, and vendor relations with publishers and content providers. Preferred: Knowledge of general database structural concepts. Familiarity with principles of database design; experience working with and technical systems knowledge of relational database systems, preferably SQL Server or Access. Preferred: Research or special library working experience and knowledge of the STM electronic publishing environment and scholarly communications issues. Preferred: Demonstrated project management experience. Preferred: Experience delivering content in web-based applications. Excellent organizational and communication skills, particularly ability to communicate with broad spectrum of staff. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently in a rapidly changing and demanding environment, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and exercise sound judgment. Must be able to prioritize appropriately when under pressure of deadlines, to multi-task, and to schedule tasks for successful outcomes. Must work well in a team environment; and work effectively with a variety of people with varying technical skills and knowledge, and from diverse work and social cultures. Ability to plan, initiate, and implement effective programs, projects and services. Ability to develop clear documentation. Demonstrated understanding of the importance of serving the reader at the end of the information chain. Demonstrated reliable attendance and punctuality, accuracy, and attention to detail. Preferred: proficiency in a language other than English (French or Spanish a plus) * Salary And Benefits *Rank and competitive salary will be based upon the successful candidate's qualifications and experience. Full benefits package including pro-rated 22 vacation days; 18 holiday, recess and personal days; comprehensive health care; TIAA/CREF or Yale retirement plan; and relocation assistance. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references should be sent by creating an account and applying online at http://www.yale.edu/hronline/stars/application/ Please be sure to include Source Code #3111BR. *Background Check Requirements *All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment screening. All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check. * Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups. * -- ------------------------------------------------------------- Kimberly Parker Head, Electronic Collections Yale University Library 130 Wall Street Voice (203) 432-0067 P.O. Box 208240 Fax (203) 432-8527 New Haven, CT 06520-8240 mailto:[log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------------- ++You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist. --Indira Gandhi++