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Placement: Digital Services Librarian Position, Georgetown University

By David Badertscher, PLL

<span lang="EN"> <p dir="ltr"><font size="2">Georgetown University is currently interviewing for the position of Digital Services Librarian. The position description is copied below but please see the link for the full job posting and information about applying.</font></p><u><font color="#0000ff"><font color="#0000ff"> <p dir="ltr"><a href="http://www12.georgetown.edu/hr/employment_services/joblist/job_category.cfm?CategoryID=3#20080994" target="_blank"><font size="2">http://www12.georgetown.edu/hr/employment_services/joblist/job_category.cfm?CategoryID=3#20080994</font></a> <a href="http://www12.georgetown.edu/hr/employment_services/joblist/job_category" target="_blank"> </a></p></font></font></u> <p dir="ltr"><font size="2">The Digital Services Librarian participates in the planning, implementation and maintenance of the library's core digital services including the Archival Management System, Digital Repository, Integrated Library System and the OpenURLResolver. Position ensures the interoperability of distributed library systems containing digital projects, specialized collections, finding aids, licensed resources and educational and instructional resources. Communicates information on digital library library activities to Library staff and the university community.</font></p> <p dir="ltr"><font size="2">Requirements:</font></p> <p dir="ltr"><font size="2">- MLS from an ALA-accredited program;</font></p> <p dir="ltr"><font size="2">- demonstrated understanding of the application of technology </font></p> <p dir="ltr"><font size="2">it relates to scholarship and teaching;</font></p> <p dir="ltr"><font size="2">- demonstrated ability to analyze user requirements to deliver technology solutions;</font></p> <p dir="ltr"><font size="2">- experience with digital image file formats and software;</font></p> <p dir="ltr"><font size="2">- familiarity with trends and issues related to preservation of digital content;</font></p> <p dir="ltr"><font size="2">- minimum of three years experience working with an Integrated Library System, Archival Management System and/or OpenURL link resolver;</font></p> <p dir="ltr"><font size="2">- knowledge of copyright and licensing issues affecting digitization efforts;</font></p> <p dir="ltr"><font size="2">- knowledge of audio and visual applications in the virtual environment.</font></p> <p dir="ltr"><font size="2">Technical qualifications or specialized certification:</font></p> <p dir="ltr"><font size="2">- minimum of two years experience developing applications in MySQL, Java, Javascript, and/or PHP;</font></p> <p dir="ltr"><font size="2">- minimum one year experience with XHTML, HTML, CSS, XML and/or XSL;</font></p> <p dir="ltr"><font size="2">- demonostrated understanding of metadata standards such as Dublin Core, EAD, or METS;</font></p> <p dir="ltr"><font size="2">- demonstrated knowledge of digital library standards, technologies and techniques such as OAI/PMH and Z39.50;</font></p> <p dir="ltr"><font size="2">- excellent organizational and analytical skills;</font></p> <p dir="ltr"><font size="2">- excellent oral and written communication skills;</font></p> <p dir="ltr"><font size="2">- strong analytical, inter-personal and communication skills;</font></p> <p dir="ltr"><font size="2">- ability to work effectively with a team;</font></p> <p dir="ltr"><font size="2">- demonstrated commitment to risk-taking;</font></p> <p dir="ltr"><font size="2">- ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team;</font></p> <p dir="ltr"><font size="2">- ability to be flexible, open-minded and comfortable with changing responsibilities as duties as new and additional needs become known;</font></p> <p dir="ltr"><font size="2">- record of participation and/or contribution in library professional organizations.</font></p></span>

Full post as published by New York Supreme Court Criminal Term Library on November 18, 2008 (boomark / email).