[CODE4LIB] Job: Enterprise Content Analyst at Stanford University
The Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) IT Department is seeking a talented team member to drive the implementation and adoption of an enterprise content framework for the schools growing asset collection. We are undertaking this critical effort to establish a centralized asset management repository for the growth of ambitious new and existing programs throughout the school. As the analyst, you will lead the establishment and adoption of a robust content management system and develop a workflow to support the schools instructional, research, marketing, and archival asset needs. You will collaborate with faculty, departments, and centers, and partner with library team members to develop, organize, and preserve digital collections, create and maintain metadata, and facilitate use and sharing of digital assets and other content throughout the school. The ideal candidate will be extremely organized, have a high degree of technical expertise, and possess an understanding of industry best practices for the acquisition, cataloguing, and maintenance of digital and other types of assets. We seek energetic candidates who have a passion to play a leadership role in defining and managing the asset management lifecycle for the school, and possess the drive to implement a successful user adoption strategy. Responsibilities * Lead the overall strategy, implementation and workflow of the enterprise content management (ECM) system; accountable for the product vision and roadmap * Configure and maintain the system to meet user requirements * Be the product champion, proponent, in-house advocate and expert in the ECM * Implement and manage the process for ingestion of assets into the system * Drive user adoption strategy; promote, train and support all users * Serve as the liaison between the technology team and the business community * Collaborate with the library team to implement a usable model of GSB metadata and taxonomy * Unify the asset management process across departments to enable sharing assets in the ECM * Act as primary liaison between the GSB and various partners (vendors) with regard to asset acquisition and standards * Listen, learn and adapt to changes in the business needs regarding digital assets * Maintain an active registry of system users and security * Create and maintain workflow for the use of assets with ECM * Develop and maintain standards, procedures and records for the system * Keep informed of latest ECM technology trends and innovations, best practices and strategies * Develop and execute a strategy for evaluation of existing archived assets; manage the transfer and curating of those assets into active working digital formats * Oversee the technical management, maintenance and service of the system * Review and test any configurations and/or customizations for the ECM Required Qualifications * Knowledgeable in asset life-cycle processes and procedures * Demonstrated client advocacy focus and solid client relationship skills * Proven ability to conduct hands-on system configuration and maintenance * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Demonstrated initiative, good judgment, and ability to achieve results * Proven analytical and critical thinking aptitude and ability * Ability to work in a team environment and build working relationships with vendors and cross-departmental colleagues * Proficient in defining project scope, identifying requirements and applying systems integration and data management skills * Four-year college degree or equivalent; minimum 3 years relevant experience Desired Qualifications * Leadership role in a major ECM deployment project * Direct experience with ECM configuration and administration, preferably Alfresco * Knowledge about integration with other systems (webservices, XML) * Experience with Drupal a plus * Knowledge of major metadata and taxonomy standards * Experience working in a university environment * Advanced degree desired; library science background helpful * 5-7 years relevant experience Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/2037/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Archival Expert at Modis Professional Services, Inc.
Our client's Media Technology group is looking for an Archival Expert, someone who excels in media and code preservation. Essentially, they need someone who can package up code for storage that, say, in 25 years when that code is used again, it is in perfect shape. The client is located in Burbank, CA. Someone with knowledge of or experience with Tier 4 archiving, or any mega librarian type vaulting as used by the Library of Congress is a great fit. Our client is dealing with Petabytes of information that will need archiving. You will be stepping into an ongoing archival project that has already gone through the vendor selection process. Our client will be buying the two parts of this system from 2 different vendors. You will need to come in as an Installation Engineer and using your deployment experience and expertise you will work on builds and installs and you will qualify the installation. Other particulars of this job include: * Experience in Media Technology (MT), not just IT * Experience in archiving/preservation/vaulting/library/LTA (Long Term Archive) * Knowledge of object stores and file systems * Fluent in multiple forms of digital storage (spinning disk, tape, optical) * Experience with HSM systems / tiering * Linux/unix and Mac experience a must * Worked in a "big data shop": HPC, satellite imaging, M&E, biomed, other imaging Modis is a global provider of information technology staffing services and the second largest in North America. As the most dynamic IT recruitment specialists in the world, Modis connects leading companies in virtually every industry with top IT professionals for both temporary and permanent assignments. With keen industry insight, tenacity and unmatched depth of expertise, Modis understands the world of IT and the people who practice it. It is this understanding that empowers Modis to help both clients and candidates make exceptional connections in today's complex world of technology. As of January 2011, Modis has joined forces with Ajilon Consulting to create a true powerhouse in the field of IT staffing, offering the most expansive talent base, branch network and global reach available in today's workforce. For additional information, please visit www.modis.com. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/2022/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Archivist at Berklee College of Music
Under the general Supervision of the Director of Library Services, the Archivist is responsible for the organization of the current college archives into a user-orientated facility. Working with the Learning Resources leadership, the Archivist is responsible for the integrity, the development of goals and objectives for and the implementation of procedures for the collection and growth of the college archives. Additionally, the Archivist is responsible for acquiring and maintaining archives relevant to the college's mission from outside the college community. This is a grant funded position by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. Required Skills * Works independently to organize the present college archive to ensure its effectiveness as a primary-source information center. * In collaboration with the Library administration, define the parameters and guidelines for acquiring significant materials from the college as they relate to the academic history of the college and collect within these guidelines. * Working the Library administration, define the parameters and guidelines for acquiring materials from outside the college that relate to the music studied at Berklee and collect within these guidelines. * Develop finding aids for the archival collections; local databases, web-based formats and MARC records may be employed. * Creates digital master files of historical sound, video, and other recordings housed in the Berklee Archives using professional archival guidelines and techniques employed in the preservation of this type of media. * Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates student employees in basic archival tasks. * Provide reference services to the greater college community; establish policies concerning access to archival materials. * Determine fiscal requirements and prepare budgetary recommendations to the Library administration. * Participates in the development of Learning Resources goals and objectives. * Other duties as required. Required Experience * Masters in Information Science or related degree from an accredited institution. * Formal coursework or training in archival management and theory. * Formal archival education and/or demonstrated knowledge of archival audio preservation or formal education in sound engineering. * Demonstrated experience in an academic archive facility. * Undergraduate degree or relevant musical background is preferred. * Knowledge and understanding of information databases, indexes and multimedia web-based delivery systems as they relate to archival management. * Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a complex, changing environment. * Excellent written and verbal communications skills. * Strong interpersonal skills. * Ability to effectively plan, manage, and complete projects. * Willingness and capacity to be directly and closely involved in projects. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/2019/
Re: [CODE4LIB] Corrections to Worldcat/Hathi/Google
Thanks for sharing this bit of detective work. I noticed something similar fairly recently myself [1], but didn't discover as plausible of a scenario for what had happened as you did. I imagine others have noticed this network effect before as well. On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 11:42 AM, Lars Aronsson wrote: > And sure enough, there it is, > http://clio.cul.columbia.edu:7018/vwebv/holdingsInfo?bibId=1439352 > But will my error report to Worldcat find its way back > to CLIO? Or if I report the error to Columbia University, > will the correction propagate to Google, Hathi and Worldcat? > (Columbia asks me for a student ID when I want to give > feedback, so that removes this option for me.) I realize this probably will sound flippant (or overly grandiose), but innovating solutions to this problem, where there isn't necessarily one metadata master that everyone is slaved to seems to be one of the more important and interesting problems that our sector faces. When Columbia University can become the source of a bibliographic record for Google Books, HathiTrust and OpenLibrary, etc how does this change the hub and spoke workflows (with OCLC as the hub) that we are more familiar with? I think this topic is what's at the heart of the discussions about a "github-for-data" [2,3], since decentralized version control systems [4] allow for the evolution of more organic, push/pull, multimaster workflows...and platforms like Github make them socially feasible, easy and fun. I also think Linked Library Data, where bibliographic descriptions are REST enabled Web resources identified with URLs, and patterns such as webhooks [5] make it easy to trigger update events could be part of an answer. Feed technologies like Atom, RSS and the work being done on ResourceSync also seem important technologies for us to use to allow people to poll for changes [6]. And being able to say where you have obtained data from, possibly using something like the W3C Provenance vocabulary [7] also seems like an important part of the puzzle. I'm sure there are other (and perhaps better) creative analogies or tools that could help solve this problem. I think you're probably right that we are starting to see the errors more now that more library data is becoming part of the visible Web via projects like GoogleBooks, HathiTrust, OpenLibrary and other enterprising libraries that design their catalogs to be crawlable and indexable by search engines. But I think it's more fun to think about (and hack on) what grassroots things we could be doing to help these new bibliographic data workflows to grow and flourish than to get piled under by the errors, and a sense of futility... Or it might make for a good article or dissertation topic :-) //Ed [1] http://inkdroid.org/journal/2011/12/25/genealogy-of-a-typo/ [2] http://www.informationdiet.com/blog/read/we-need-a-github-for-data [3] http://sunlightlabs.com/blog/2010/we-dont-need-a-github-for-data/ [4] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distributed_revision_control [5] https://help.github.com/articles/post-receive-hooks [6] http://www.niso.org/workrooms/resourcesync/ [7] http://www.w3.org/TR/prov-primer/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Project Archivist at Harvard University
As a key member of the Special Collections team that oversees the extensive archival and manuscript collections of Baker Library, responsible for planning, prioritizing, identifying, transferring, preserving, and setting procedures for establishing and providing intellectual access to the full archival collection of a leading financial investment management firm, including paper and electronic records and digital content such as web files, video, audio etc.. Organizes and documents the archival materials to create a complete historical record. Coordinates the development of oral histories and interviews that supplement the artifacts and allow a deeper understanding of the creation and history of the firm. Coordinates the development an organizational structure for ongoing records and a taxonomy and standard metadata to provide innovative access to both archival and current materials. Makes recommendations to the Director, Special Collections, about content appraisal and privacy issues. Handles confidential information in accordance with University, state, and federal policies and regulations. Establishes and administers policy guidelines concerning internal and external research access and use of materials. Communicates regularly with the firm; works closely with its staff to identify and describe records of key significance. Acts as the lead researcher for the archives. Actively engages in corporate projects that utilize the Archives such as marketing and the production of publicity products, documentaries etc. Identifies innovative approaches to incorporate materials from the Archives into the HBS curriculum. Collaborates with the Special Collections Outreach Team and the KLS Information Products and Innovation group as appropriate in the development of digital collections, web products, and programs that encourage a greater understanding and knowledge of the story and use of the firm's Archives. Under the general direction of the Collections Conservator, manages the re-housing and other recommended preservation actions for processed collections including preparation of materials for digital reformatting. Participates as appropriate in relevant professional organizations and monitors the print literature and online discussion groups of the profession. May supervise and train staff, temps, and/or interns. PLEASE NOTE: This is a two-year term appointment. Basic Qualifications Team player; excellent communicator who embraces change, seeks out opportunities for innovation and improvement, and is committed to providing excellent customer service. College degree required. Advanced degree with relevant professional concentration or experience, including formal training in the management of archives. Four+ years of progressively responsible professional and administrative experience in the archival field, including two years' experience appraising, arranging and describing archival materials using MARC- AMC and DACS for original cataloging of manuscript materials and EAD for creating finding aids. Demonstrated organizational skills in planning, prioritizing, and achieving goals with evidence of successful project management experience. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion. Strong knowledge of the principles and practices of archiving electronic records. Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking/ problem-solving skills. Must be able to regularly lift 40 lbs. Additional Qualifications Degree or course work in History/American Studies or related field desired; strong interest in financial and/or business history. Experience with appraising, acquiring and processing electronic records preferred. Familiarity with EAD, MODS, METS, XML/XSL and other data structure standards relevant to the archival control of digital collection materials. Experience processing, cataloging, indexing and preserving media materials (digital files, audio, and film). Enthusiastic interest in identifying new trends in providing access to archival materials and creative approaches to demonstrating the value of archives. Ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/2003/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Digital Projects Internship at Minnesota Historical Society
The Minnesota Historical Society is a private, non-profit educational and cultural institution established in 1849 to preserve and share Minnesota history. The Society collects preserves and tells the story of Minnesota's past through interactive and engaging museum exhibits, extensive libraries and collections, educational programs and book publishing.(http://www.mnhs.org) Location: Twin Cities Metro Activity Area: Arts, Culture and Humanities Category: Administration and Management Closing Date: Aug 31, 2012 Job Type: Intern Salary: Unpaid. (A limited number of stipends are available to students from communities of color who are underrepresented in the Society). Hours: 10 to 15 hours per week The Intern will assist on different types of digital projects in order to help the Reference staff provide better reference services and outreach to MHS Library's users. Ideal Degrees: Library/information science, history, public history, computer science, media studies or communications. Student Qualifications: Graduate and undergraduate students with an interest in the use of technology in library and museum work will be considered. Must have experience with digital audio/visual creation and editing using tools like Adobe Premier, Final Cut, and iMovie. Must have at least basic experience with website creation and/or editing. Experience with Drupal is a plus. An interest in the Library's mission and a willingness to learn more about it are necessary. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/1985/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Digital Scholarship Initiatives Coordinator at Cornell University
The Cornell University Library is seeking a Digital Scholarship Initiatives Coordinator. Reporting to the AUL for Digital Scholarship & Preservation Services (DSPS), the Digital Scholarship Initiatives Coordinator will provide leadership in conceptualizing and implementing new digital scholarship and preservation initiatives with a focus on needs assessment, requirements analysis, and business planning. One of the key responsibilities will be facilitating the implementation of CUL's scholarly communication outreach program by partnering with subject liaisons to understand service needs, coordinate awareness sessions, and facilitate forming new partnerships with faculty in pursuing digital research and teaching initiatives. The Cornell University Library's DSPS program facilitates collaborations within the Cornell University community in the creation and management of digital scholarly content in support of learning, teaching, and research. The program also has a national and international presence and facilitates sharing and archiving of content through online repositories such as e-publishing systems or institutional and subject repositories such as arXiv.org. Program staff work closely with the Library's IT group in developing technical solutions; collaborate with the Library's departmental liaisons and subject specialists in identifying needs and delivering services; and partner with faculty in using information technologies to enhance teaching and research activities. The main responsibilities include: * Lead a diverse range of DSPS initiatives including setting requirements, developing project plans and timelines, coordinating initiative implementation, conceptualizing innovative solutions, overseeing project staff, managing budgets, assessing project outcomes, and communicating with project team members and clients. * Collaborate with subject liaison librarians to promote CUL's digital scholarship and scholarly communication services, increase awareness about current scholarly communication issues, assess faculty needs for services and adjust CUL services accordingly, create new workshops and forums for faculty and researchers in related topics (e.g., personal archiving, open access). * Participate in initiatives addressing long-term stewardship and access to collections including sustainability programs. * Manage the Cornell Copyright Information Center, including the delivery of the workshop series, development of the website, creation of new information materials, and provision of copyright clearance and intellectual property rights services and consultancies. * Supports and serve as a resource to colleagues in developing digital projects and web applications. * Develop and modify policies, processes, and workflows for system-wide use to improve lifecycle management strategies for digital initiatives. * Maintain awareness and develop in-depth knowledge of relevant new information technologies, national and international standards and best practices - integrates them to CUL workflows and practices. * Represent the Library within Cornell and external initiatives. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree, preferably with background in information science, library science, or instructional design * Interest in assuming a dynamic role in a vibrant, fast-paced, and innovative environment with emphasis on team work * Thorough understanding of lifecycle management issues and processes involved in creating and managing digital initiatives from technical, business, and policy perspectives* * Competency in budgeting and fiscal planning, assessment and evaluation, and service management * Analytical and social sciences research skills to gather, analyze, and present data * Excellent project management skills with experience in overseeing complex technology-based projects. * Background or a good understanding of copyright and information policy issues. * Familiarity with instructional technologies and technology-enhance teaching, learning, and research - especially in regard to the role and potential of technologies. * Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse project teams, especially with faculty and researchers. * Ability to create and maintain websites/wikis, use social media, write reports, and contribute to grant proposals * Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with faculty, staff, scholars, donors, community leaders, administrators, and students. * Ability to lead workshops and explain complex terms to a varied audience * Good organizational skills with ability to work independently and creatively. * Minimum 2-3 year experience in related program areas. Preferred: * Graduate degree highly desired * More than 3 years' experience in an academic or research setting highly desirable * Experience in grant writing is highly desirable. * Previous library or academic research experience i
