Postion Opening -- Electronic Information Specialist, Stanford University

[Jim Coleman]

[The following opening is being posted to TEI-L, COLLDV-L, WEB4LIB, 
and HUMANIST lists. My apologies if you recieve this more than once.]

POSITION: COMPUTING INFO SYS ANLYST (#J960938-PAR). Salary range: C06,
      $3084-3919. Exempt. Posted: 06/24/96.

DESCRIPTION: The Libraries are seeking an electronic information specialist,
      preferably with graduate training in a humanities-related field and
      experience in textual mark-up and delivery technologies. The specialist
      administers the creation, conversion, preparation and addition of texts
      and other content-based material for inclusion in Stanford's rapidly
      growing electronic library. The specialist will also assist in the
      management of ATS (Academic Text Service) servers, the management of
      current ATS Web services and creation of new services, and participate
      actively in a number of on-going and project-based initiatives designed
      to enhance access to traditional and non-traditional content-based
      resources in all subject areas. Oversee all text creation, preparation,
      and addition of texts to ATS servers. Ensure that the texts are prepared
      in accordance with ATS's use of the TEI, EAD DTD's, and others as
      applicable. Develop additional procedures, policies, and documentation as
      necessary. Prepare texts for the electronic library, including the
      scanning of physical texts, proofing and editing electronic texts, and
      tagging texts for use in the ATS environment. Manage, in conjunction with
      the Head of ATS, the ATS SGML databases and Web services. Write scripts
      to automate ATS procedures, convert legacy data for inclusion within the
      ATS environment, and control the ATS Web services. Maintain current
      awareness of SGML and related technologies (DSSSL, HyTime) indexing and
      text retrieval technologies, imaging systems, and OCR/ICR. Hire and
      supervise hourly employees who do text preparation. Demonstrate use of
      ATS services for faculty and students.

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: A degree in a humanities-related field, with
      extensive experience in academic computing for humanities, or degree in
      computer science (or related field), with extensive experience in human
      interface design, GUI's, indexing/information retrieval is required. An
      MLS from an ALA-accredited library school and/or an advanced degree in a
      humanities-related field or the equivalent in training and experience is
      highly desirable. Knowledge of at least one foreign language highly
      desirable. 

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated ability to prepare
      and/or create texts in SGML (experience with TEI and/or EAD DTD's
      preferred). At least two years experience with a Unix-based operating
      system (SunOS, Solaris, AIX preferred) and Unix system administration
      functions. Experience writing scripts in some administrative language
      (perl preferred). Experience in the use of scanners/optical character
      recognition programs. Experience in developing and managing a Web site
      desirable (Netscape Commerce Server, NCSA httpd server, Oracle Webserver
      preferred). C, C++ programming experience desirable.
      
ORGANIZATIONAL/COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Demonstrated organizational skills
      and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Excellent written and
      oral communication skills. Ability to work in an organizationally
      heterogeneous environment. Ability to tolerate ambiguity, and thrive in a
      rapidly changing environment. Submit a letter of application, resume, and
      the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references by July
      31, 1996 to: Jim Coleman Head, Academic Computing for the Humanities, 315
      Sweet Hall, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-3090. Stanford is
      committed to the principles of diversity and encourages applications from
      women, members of ethnic minorities, and disabled individuals.

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Jim Coleman
Head, Academic Computing for the Humanities
Stanford University Libraries
315 Sweet Hall
415-725-3163
http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/hasrg/ats/ats.html