Announcement of Vacancy

[Carrie Willman]

***Cross posted * please forgive duplication***
Announcement of Vacancy
DIGITAL RESOURCES LIBRARIAN

The Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) Library and Information Services is seeking a qualified, enthusiastic and dynamic individual to provide organization of and access to materials in a variety of formats with an emphasis on digital resources, including participating in the planning and implementation of metadata for digitization projects.

The successful candidate will work in a team, project-oriented environment with members of the Library and Information Services' Bibliographic Services and Educational Communication (Ed Comm) Departments. Bibliographic Services is comprised of faculty and support staff in the Library. This department is responsible for the bibliographic control of materials through applying organizational techniques to all forms of information to enhance access for users.  Ed Comm supports OHSU's missions by providing the following services:  1) distance learning, videoteleconferencing and streaming video, 2) video production and editing, 3) audiovisual equipment rental, 4) maintenance of equipment in classroom and seminar rooms throughout the campus, and 5) instructional design. This position is under direct supervision of the Bibliographic and Database Services Librarian.
 
Primary responsibilities are:
o planning, developing and organizing digital resource collections, including digital video files and digitized historical images
o designing, building and maintaining a streaming video archive
o creating original non-MARC metadata records
o working with faculty and staff in Bibliographic Services and Ed Comm in various projects to develop prototype and production methods for standardization of metadata from diverse sources.

Required Qualifications:
o MLS degree from an ALA-accredited library and information science program
o 1-2 years professional library work experience 
o cataloging experience with knowledge of and experience with current cataloging standards
o work experience with a bibliographic utility or integrated library system
o knowledge of Web technologies
o demonstrated interest in the issues and standards related to cataloging, metadata, such as Dublin Core, and information retrieval
o demonstrated expertise in the creation and use of appropriate indexes, thesauri, dictionaries, and other categorization tools
o knowledge of electronic information resources and applications in libraries
o familiarity with emerging bibliographic control standards for electronic resources
o experience with Unix, Macintosh, or PC software
o excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

RANK AND SALARY: This position is a twelve-month faculty appointment with contract reviewed annually.  Salary range: $40-45,000 depending on qualifications.

The OHSU Library and Information Services falls within the organizational structure of the Biomedical Information Communication Center (BICC). The Library serves the campuses of Oregon Health Sciences University, both in Portland and statewide, and serves the health professionals of Oregon. Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) serves the people of Oregon as the primary institution for education and research in the health disciplines and as a center for innovative clinical care. Oregon Health Sciences University is located in Portland, Oregon, a dynamic community situated approximately 80 miles from the Pacific Coast and 60 miles from the Cascade Mountains.

OHSU is an AA/EEO Employer.

TO APPLY: Send resume' with a cover letter addressing your qualifications as they relate to the position; and names, e-mail addresses, office addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to:
Carrie Willman, Head of Bibliographic Services & Personnel
Oregon Health Sciences University Library
PO Box 573, Portland, OR 97207-0573.
E-mail: willman at ohsu.edu

Applications received by 5:00 p.m. Monday October 23, 2000 will receive first consideration; however, the search may be extended until a suitable candidate is identified. 

See full position description at:
http://www.ohsu.edu/library/jobs.shtml