Digital Repositories Development Librarian

Reporting to the Director of Library Technology Services, the Digital Repositories Development Librarian oversees, manages and develops digital asset management systems for the University Libraries’ digitized content. Collaborating with stakeholders, this position will assess repository needs, evaluate current solutions, explore emerging technologies and recommend appropriate options. Working with the Unit Director, this position will manage system development and optimization projects as well as share programming and system administration maintenance tasks with Unit colleagues. This position may supervisor student/temporary intern workers when appropriate. This position is a tenure-track position.

A Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution in the US or Canada.

Knowledge of developments in higher education, scholarly processes, digital initiatives and personnel issues facing academic research libraries.

Experience administering digital asset management and repository systems. Experience with Linux/Unix system administration in production environments. Experience using programming and database query languages (e.g. PHP, Python, Ruby, SQL). Experience using scripting and stylesheet languages (e.g. JavaScript, CSS, XSLT).

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

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