[Dspace-general] Position vacancy at the University of Maryland
David Cooper
dlcooper at umd.edu
Tue Oct 4 15:06:56 EDT 2005
Title: Librarian for Digital Repository at University of
Maryland
Category: Non-Tenured Faculty, Full-Time (12 Month Appointment)
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
The University of Maryland Libraries is seeking qualified applicants for
the position of Librarian (Coordinator) for Digital Repository at the
University of Maryland (DRUM). This position reports to the Collection
Management Team Leader and is responsible for the leadership of the DRUM
Team. The DRUM Coordinator may be responsible for the supervision of
one .5 FTE graduate assistant. The University Libraries use DSpace for
the management and accessibility of its digital repository. The
collection currently consists of more than 2,500 items and averages 900
searches per month. DRUM is accessible at http://drum.umd.edu
<http://drum.umd.edu/>
Responsibilities: The DRUM Coordinator is responsible for advancing the
development of the campus digital repository and in promoting repository
services to the University of Maryland campus. The coordinator provides
direct user support, education, and documentation, develops new
collections within the repository, and develops and implements public
relations and marketing of programs in coordination with the Public
Relations team. The Coordinator serves as liaison to Information
Technology Division and Technical Services Division staff contributing
to the service and provides training for Library staff. The DRUM
Coordinator serves as an expert on institutional repositories and other
open access repositories as well as copyright issues surrounding
institutional repositories.
Qualifications: Required: An appropriate graduate degree, which may
include an ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library or Information
Science or a Master's degree in Information Management, but other
related degrees may be equally relevant. At least one year's experience
with digital libraries, electronic archives, institutional repositories,
or an equivalent open access vehicle. Strong written and oral
communication skills. Demonstrated initiative and creativity. Ability
to work collaboratively in a team environment and to work effectively
within a complex academic environment. Commitment to ongoing
professional growth and development. Commitment to principles of
diversity. Preferred: Knowledge of basic metadata schemas, especially
Dublin core, knowledge of HTML. Teaching experience. Strong public
service focus.
Position is appointed to Librarian Faculty ranks. Appointment rank is
based on the successful applicant's experience and relevant
credentials. For additional information, consult the following website:
http://www.lib.umd.edu/PUB/APPSC.doc.
Applications: For full consideration, submit cover letter, resume, and
names/addresses of three references by October 31, 2005. Applications
accepted until position is filled. Send to Ray Foster, Personnel,
McKeldin Library, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-7011.
E-mail to gfernan1 at umd.edu <mailto:gfernan1 at umd.edu>. Fax:301-314-9960.
UM Libraries' website: http://www.lib.umd.edu <http://www.lib.umd.edu/>
The University of Maryland is an EEO/AA employer.
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David Cooper
Information Technology Division
University of Maryland Libraries
McKeldin Library
College Park, MD 20742
Phone: 301-405-9192
dlcooper at umd.edu
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