[Web4lib] Digital Projects Librarian, Boston, MA

[Blake, Tom]

Apologies for cross-postings.


The Boston Public Library is accepting applications for a Digital Projects Librarian II. The successful candidate will support all aspects of the digital production workflow and participate in outreach and instructional activities pertaining to digital library services and related technologies. Salary:  $46,273 - $62,419/annually, DOQ.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education

Bachelor's Degree from a recognized college or university and a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent degree from an accredited library school. Courses in digital libraries, XML, and/or standards-based non-MARC metadata schemas taken for credit at an accredited library school.

Experience/proficiencies

A minimum of 2 years experience with metadata work on digital projects in a library setting, including direct relevant experience with XML, metadata production and digitization, and standards-based non-MARC metadata schemas such as Dublin Core, MODS, METS, EAD and TEI.

Demonstrated experience with authority work and authority metadata schemas such as MADS; demonstrated knowledge of traditional cataloging standards; demonstrated experience with controlled vocabularies such as LCSH, LCTGM, and the Getty Vocabularies.

Experience with relational databases; experience with digital asset management systems and archival data management systems such as Omeka, Content DM, Archon, and Archivist's Toolkit.

Demonstrated proficiency in standard computer applications, spreadsheets, databases, integrated library systems, the Internet, and traditional library resources; demonstrated proficiency in web design and web authoring tools.

Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

Must be a resident of the City of Boston upon first day of hire.

Must successfully clear a Criminal Offenders Record Information (CORI) check with the City of Boston.


Complete job description (ID# 341214) and application available at: http://www.cityofboston.gov/ohr/careercenter/


Deadline for application: August 5, 2011

In compliance with Federal and State Equal Employment Laws, Equal opportunity will be afforded to all applicants regardless of race, color, sex, age, religious creed, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, ex-offender status, prior psychiatric treatment or military status.






Thomas Blake
Digital Projects Manager
Boston Public Library
700 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02116
617 859-2039
http://www.bpl.org/online/
Free To All