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James Madison University (JMU) Libraries and Educational Technologies in Harrisonburg, VA invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Digital Preservation Librarian. Required Qualifications: -ALA-accredited MLS or international equivalent. -Demonstrated knowledge of digital preservation issues, strategies, standards and best practices. -Familiarity with national and international collaborative digital preservation efforts. -Demonstrated experience with preservation metadata standards. -An understanding of digital objects in various formats and best practices and standards associated with each format. -Knowledge of tools and technology standards used in digital library environments. -Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and time-management skills. -Demonstrated project management, problem-solving and analytical skills. -Strong service orientation. -Demonstrated ability to work with library and university constituencies, faculty and staff. -Ability to work creatively and collaboratively in a rapidly changing environment. -Ability to adapt to and lead change. -Demonstrated ability to coordinate, schedule and handle extensive and complex workloads. -Ability to work independently and collaboratively prioritize work to ensure departmental and library goals are realized. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with: -Digital repository management systems such as Hydra, Fedora and DSpace. -Digital preservation tools such as BitCurator, Archivematica, Preservica, BagIT and JHOVE. -Application of emulation technologies for digital preservation strategies. -Markup languages such as HTML and XML. -Style sheets such as CSS and XSL. -XML-related technologies and RDF. -Application of Linked Data URIs in metadata records. -Digital preservation systems in an enterprise-scale environment. -Agile project management methodologies. -Professional work experience in the field of digital preservation, digital libraries or digital repositories. -Success in acquiring and developing grant-funded projects. See full posting and apply here: joblink.jmu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=64542<http://joblink.jmu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=64542> -- Grace L. Barth, MLIS Head of Digital Collections Libraries & Educational Technologies James Madison University MSC 1704 Harrisonburg, VA 22807 ORCID: 0000-0002-6136-3513 http://works.bepress.com/grace-barth