Posting on behalf of Susan Schreibman, Director of the Digital Humanities Observatory. *********************** Metadata Manager (Year Fixed Term Contract – 2 Years 8 months) Digital Humanities Observatory Funded under PRTLI 4, the Royal Irish Academy (RIA) and its partners in the Humanities Serving Irish Society Consortium (HSIS) will build a joint national platform for the coordination and dissemination of humanities research, teaching and training at an all-island level. The key infrastructural element of the consortium will be the Digital Humanities Observatory (DHO). The DHO will be an electronic access portal and research resource for the humanities, designed, hosted and operated by the RIA. The RIA now invites applications for the following fixed term contract position with the DHO: Metadata Manager (Fixed term contract – 2 years 8 months) Reporting to the DHO Director, the Metadata Manager will be responsible for: • promoting and supporting the use of advanced computing techniques as applied to the humanities • researching, evaluating, and interpreting developments in metadata standards • designing appropriate metadata schema to facilitate the use of HSIS collections • cataloguing materials using a variety of metadata schema • assisting in the development of a technical framework to support a shared repository for HSIS research • assisting in development efforts such as drafting funding applications as well as promoting the work of the DHO via professional activities such as conference presentations, articles and poster sessions. The Metadata Manager will have an approved postgraduate library qualification and at least two years working in a digital library or digital humanities environment with significant experience implementing metadata for digital environments. The successful candidate must demonstrate proficiency in OAI and XML DTDs or Schema (EAD and TEI), with two or more of the following: DC, MARC, MODS or METS, as well as have experience cataloguing more traditional formats. Must have excellent communication skills, the ability to interact with diverse groups of scholars and technical staff, and be able to effectively articulate abstract ideas. The candidate must be self directed, flexible and adaptable to change, analytical and results oriented. It is desirable that the Metadata Manager has experience in understanding the principles of database structure and design as well as training and mentoring. Salary Scale: €48,780 - €52,800 Further information and details of the application process are available on www.ria.ie and www.dho.ie. The closing date for applications is Friday 16th May 2008 at 4pm. Applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of the information provided in their application. This position will remain open until suitable candidates are found. The Royal Irish Academy is an equal opportunities employer.