[Dspace-general] DSpace User Support Manager position // UW-Madison

[Charles Dean]

The General Library System, University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking an 
Institutional Repository (DSpace) User Support Manager.  The application 
deadline is February 20, 2004.  The position vacancy announcement #46775 
follows here, and can also be seen at 
http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_046775.html


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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Position Vacancy Listing
PVL# 46775

Working title:

INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORY USER SUPPORT MANAGER

Official title:

ASSOC ACAD LIBRARIAN(R04FN)

Degree and area of specialization:

ALA Accredited Masters degree in Library Science

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Required: Experience training faculty and/or staff in the use of web-based 
publishing tools, preferably in an academic setting; working knowledge of 
web-based publishing tools and practices (e.g., markup languages); strong 
familiarity with metadata schemes such as Dublin Core or USMARC; excellent 
written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Desired: Experience working within complex library systems; knowledge of 
trends in institutional repositories and their strategic importance to 
academic libraries and research communities; extensive knowledge of library 
and archival practices and goals, especially with regard to technology.

Principal duties:

Reporting to the Head of the Digital Content Group, the Institutional 
Repository User Support Manager has primary responsibility for managing the 
communication with and support of Institutional Repository users. The 
Institutional Repository is designed as a tool for the capture, storage, 
dissemination, and preservation of digital content developed for teaching 
and research purposes. The repository serves as a library archive, 
providing functionality for collection building, cataloging, searching and 
preserving the content stored within. The position will require a 
knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual.

Responsibilities include:
*Primary responsibility for all aspects of the Institutional Repository 
system's user management.
*Write and maintain user documentation for the system, including system 
help pages.
*Perform user training for library staff and Institutional Repository 
community users.
*Provide expertise and assistance to public services staff in their support 
of Institutional Repository end-users.
*Coordinate and manage the definition and setup of new Institutional 
Repository communities.
*Coordinate and communicate with library subject specialists as needed in 
support of Insitutional Repository communities.
*Perform outreach to UW community, including faculty site visits and 
general training to articulate the vision, goals, and objectives of the 
Institutional Repository service.
*Plan and implement usability tests of the user interface and recommend 
user interface changes based upon test results.
*Make recommendations on new functionality for Instutional Repository based 
on feedback from faculty, submitters, and the UW Libraries. Serve as 
liaison with the Institutional Repository advisory group to develop 
policies and prioritize enhancements.
*Work with campus public relations organizations (e.g. Libraries 
Communication Coordinator, University News) to publicize and promote the 
Institutional Repository.
*Coordinate and participte in collection assessment, metadata consulting, 
conversion referral, and developing metadata crosswalks as needed.
*Provide consultation on policies, copyright, and regulatory issues related 
to intellectual property and sponsored research in the context of the 
Institutional Repository.
*Work on projects and teams with library and other groups at UW who are 
closely aligned with services provided by Institutional Repository.
*Monitor trends in the evolving field of digital repositories and share 
information with interested staff and project participants.
*Chair the Institutional Repository Advisory Group for duration of pilot 
project.

A period of evaluation will be required.

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Appointment type: Academic Staff
Department(s): LIBR / LIBR TECH GROUP
Full time salary rate: Minimum $36,475 ANNUAL (12 months). Depending on 
Qualifications
Term: This is a renewable appointment.
Appointment percent: 100%
Anticipated begin date: MARCH 01, 2004
Number of positions: 1

TO INSURE CONSIDERATION:

Application must be received by: FEBRUARY 20, 2004

HOW TO APPLY:

Resume should include contact information for three references.

Send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #46775 to:
SANDRA GUTHRIE
365 MEMORIAL LIBRARY
728 STATE ST.
MADISON WI 53706-1418
Email: <mailto:sguthrie at library.wisc.edu>sguthrie at library.wisc.edu
Phone: 608-262-8190

NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding 
the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be 
guaranteed confidentiality.

UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote 
excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

For more academic job opportunities at the University of Wisconsin-Madison 
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Charles W. Dean
Technology Librarian
Library Technology Group/
University of Wisconsin Digital Collections Center
312F Memorial Library
University of Wisconsin-Madison
608.265.2844
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