Job posting, OhioLINK, Asst Dir - Multi-Media Databases

[Thomas Dowling]

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Assistant Director of Library Systems -- Multi-Media Databases --- OhioLINK

The Ohio Library and Information Network (OhioLINK) is seeking
an Assistant Director of Library Systems - Multi-Media
Databases. OhioLINK is a consortium providing information
services to 83 public and private universities and colleges in
Ohio, and the State Library of Ohio.


The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of
Library Systems, with other OhioLINK staff, and with personnel from
OhioLINK member institutions in planning, implementing, and managing
OhioLINK’s next generation statewide institutional repository and
multi-media database management system. OhioLINK has already created
the Digital Media Center , a growing statewide central repository that
contains commercial and institution supplied images, audio, video,
satellite and other forms of multi-media. The next generation Digital
Resource Commons (DRC) will be a more robust content management
service and repository that supports storage, distribution,
publication, and long-term preservation of the educational and
research materials of participating institutions. It will support a
virtually unlimited variety of digital file types and formats
including text, data sets, image, audio, video, streaming video,
multimedia presentations, animations, etc The successful candidate
will lead in building this system and work with staff at member
institutions in statewide implementation. Expansion of video and
audio content with commercial vendors will also continue.

The qualified candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree,
preferably with an emphasis in the visual arts or electronic imaging.
A Master’s of Library Science is desired but not required. The
candidate must have production experience in creating and managing a
multi-media database. Experience in Project Management is required.
Knowledge of current imaging and metadata standards is required.
Working knowledge of Documentum or other content management systems is
highly desired. Working knowledge of Oracle or other types of SQL
databases is required. The candidate should also demonstrate
excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to
work successfully in group settings to facilitate discussion and build
consensus.

Salary will be dependent on the qualifications of the successful
applicant. OhioLINK is an EEO/AA employer.

Candidates may e-mail or mail their resume, cover letter, and salary
requirements to:

Hiring Manager
OhioLINK
Suite 300
2455 North Star Rd.
Columbus, OH 43221
resume at ohiolink.edu.


-- 
Thomas Dowling
OhioLINK - Ohio Library and Information Network
tdowling at ohiolink.edu