Job Posting: E-Journal Archiving Project Manager, Harvard

[Melissa Groff]

Position Title: E-Journal Archiving Project Manager 
Harvard University Library, Office for Information Systems

The Office for Information Systems in the Harvard University Library provides
large-scale systems support to the libraries at Harvard. This involves
supporting HOLLIS, the integrated library system, as well as providing public
access to a wide variety of information resources located both at Harvard and
elsewhere through HOLLIS Plus, a web-based information system. For more
information, see Library Digital Initiative web site
http://hul.harvard.edu/ldi/.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Manager of the Digital Library Program in the Harvard
University Library’s Office for Information Systems, the position has
responsibility for creating a grant proposal to develop a major program in
e-journal archiving. The project manager will work with a steering committee to
develop functional and business requirements for the archive, and with a
technical team to develop system requirements, a technical architecture and
implementation plan. Research in relevant archiving and e-journal publishing
standards is an important aspect of the job, both in general and at other
institutions. Works collaboratively with other institutions interested in
e-journal archiving to develop specifications and discuss common issues.
Communicates widely within Harvard and the digital library community about the
initiative. 
Note: 2-year funded term appointment ending June 2003 with possibility of
renewal. 

Required Education, Experience, Skills:
Masters in Library Science or related degree, or equivalent experience
required. Significant project management experience, and 5-8 years in systems
analysis or development. Ability to function effectively as a team member in a
consensus-driven environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Background in digital libraries, digital preservation, electronic journals, or
archiving desirable. 

To apply: Send resume and cover letter to: Harvard University Employment
Office, Resume Processing Center, Req. #9981, 11 Holyoke Street, Cambridge, MA
02138 or apply online at http://jobs.harvard.edu.

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equal opportunity and affirmative action. Employment and advancement are based
upon merit and availability without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual
orientation, disability, national origin, or status as a disabled or
Vietnam-era veteran.




Melissa Groff
Harvard University Library
Wadsworth House
Cambridge, MA 02138

ph 617/495-3650
fax 617/495-0370