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Apologies for cross posting. And thank you for passing this position announcement along to any person who you think may be interested. Paul /--------------------------------------\ Paul Fogel California Digital Library [log in to unmask] 510.987.0680 \--------------------------------------/ ==================================================================== Position Description: The California Digital Library (CDL) has an exciting opportunity to provide key technical support to the mass digitization of significant library collections at the University of California. Reporting to the Technical Lead for Mass Digitization this position analyzes collections of digital content - such as images, sound files, or text objects - and creates automated routines that prepare them for inclusion in CDL repositories. Preparation and transformation of the content is performed using a variety of programming and scripting languages, depending on both the type of object being transformed and the environment in which the transformation is taking place. This position also serves as an analyst in assisting in the evaluation and documentation of the needs, assumptions, and characteristics of the mass digitization projects and to prepare CDL programs and services for interaction with this content. Required Skills: Experience in programming in perl, Java, XSL, or C Preferred Skills: Knowledge of/exposure to the following: C++, ruby, python, XML, SQL, relational databases, Unix Familiarity with digital library concepts & issues Strong analytical, excellent communications skills How To Apply: For a complete job description or to apply for this position, please go to https://jobs.ucop.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52274 About Mass Digitization: Millions of books from the University of California Libraries are being scanned through our participation in mass digitization projects with major partners such as Google, Microsoft and the Open Content Alliance. To do this economically and with some speed, mass digitization is based on the efficient photographing of books, page-by-page, and subjecting those images to OCR software to produce searchable text. Mass digitization projects expand the ability of University libraries to give faculty, students and the public access to an astounding wealth of information and explore exciting new service models and paradigms. About the California Digital Library: Established in 1997, The California Digital Library, an Oakland-based unit of the University of California Office of the President, supports the assembly and creative use of the world's scholarship and knowledge for the University of California libraries and the communities they serve. In so doing, it directly supports the University's mission of teaching, research, and public service. The CDL also maintains its own distinctive programs emphasizing the development and management of digital collections, innovation in scholarly publishing, and the long-term preservation of digital information. See http://www.cdlib.org for more information. About the University of California Office of the President: University of California Office of the President is the corporate headquarters to the ten campuses, five medical centers and two Department of Energy National Labs and enrolls premier students from California, the nation, and the world. University benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance effective on the first day of employment, a generous sick, vacation and paid holiday program, an excellent retirement savings and investment plan, and more. To review a complete list of all of UCOP's open positions please visit the University of California Office of the President Employment Website: http://jobs.ucop.edu University of California is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer.