[Dspace-general] Digital Initiatives Co-ordinator, University of Alberta Libraries

[Shawna Sadler]

On behalf of Peter Binkley at the University of Alberta

*Digital Initiatives Co-ordinator*
*University** of **Alberta** Libraries*

The University of Alberta Libraries is looking for a dynamic project 
manager to take primary responsibility for managing the development of 
digital collections and ensuring that these collections are timely, 
relevant and well-used.  Working with those involved in the Peel's 
Prairie Provinces initiative, the Lois Hole Campus Alberta Digital 
Library (LHCADL) and other digital initiatives, you will provide 
coordination and leadership (system level and externally) and management 
of production activities.

 As the Digital Initiatives Co-ordinator, you will work with other 
librarians and technical staff in the Digital Resources Group and will 
participate in all phases of digital library development including: 
coordination of teams/individuals; user analysis, materials preparation; 
copyright clearance; digitization/OCR production; metadata application; 
costing/budget analysis; outsource vendor selection and communication; 
public user interface development/access point determination; quality 
control; marketing; personnel recruitment; contract administration; 
negotiation with external bodies/agencies.  You may also develop and 
maintain the Library's collection in an assigned subject area.

The University of Alberta Library is Canada's second largest research 
library, with an active program of electronic information products, Web 
development supporting collections and services, and digital library 
initiatives in areas such as document delivery, graphic image and data 
collections, and Internet resource cataloguing.  For more information, 
visit our web site at _www.library.ualberta.ca 
<file:///C:%5CDocuments%20and%20Settings%5Ckdelong%5CLocal%20Settings%5CTemporary%20Internet%20Files%5COLK52B%5Cwww.library.ualberta.ca>_. 


*/Qualifications, Preferred Skills and Experience:/*

 Master of Library Science from an ALA accredited institution.

 Experience in project management; familiarity with preparation of 
technical and functional specifications (image capture, database design, 
search and presentation features); software evaluation; system 
configuration and management; staff training and technical support

Knowledge of information technology trends and their application to 
emerging digital library issues such as image display, metadata 
standards, authentication, integration/reference linking technologies, 
search standards and protocols

 Skills in relational database design (e.g. MySQL, Oracle), a working 
knowledge of presentation mechanisms/languages (e.g. CSS, JavaScript, 
XML/XSL), programming languages (e.g. Cold Fusion, PERL, PHP, Java), and 
of web server OS environments (e.g. UNIX/Solaris, Linux and Apache) 
would be strong assets.

 Strong communication and interpersonal skills and successful 
participation in collaborative work environments and team relationships. 
 Facilitative and collaborative skills are required.

 Front line experience in library public services and collection 
development an asset. Enthusiasm, resourcefulness, organizational 
skills, and a sense of humour are essential.

Applicants are encouraged to provide with their applications examples of 
their work, either as URL's or files on disk.

*/Salary and Rank: /*
This tenure-track position is classified at the Librarian 2 level with a 
current salary range of $65,571 to $104,291.  Librarians at the 
University of Alberta have academic status and participate in a generous 
benefits program. Closing date for the position is March 23rd , 2007.

*/To Apply:/*
Please mail, fax or e-mail your resume and the names of three references to:
Karen Adams
Director of Library Services and Information Resources
Cameron Library
University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2J8
Fax: (780) 492-8302
E-mail: karen.adams at ualberta.ca


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