[XML4Lib] position opening

[Susanna Van Sant]

Title:		Librarian for the Digital Repository at the University of Maryland
Category:	Non-Tenured Faculty, Full-Time (12 Month Appointment)
Salary:	Commensurate with qualifications and experience
		
The University of Maryland Libraries is seeking qualified applicants for 
the position of Librarian (Coordinator) for the Digital Repository at 
the University of Maryland (DRUM).  This position reports to the 
Collection Management Team Leader and is responsible for the leadership 
of the DRUM Team.  The DRUM Coordinator may be responsible for the 
supervision of one .5 FTE graduate assistant.  The University Libraries 
use DSpace for the management and accessibility of its digital 
repository.  The collection currently consists of more than 2,500 items 
and averages 900 searches per month.  DRUM is accessible at 
http://drum.umd.edu

Responsibilities: The DRUM Coordinator is responsible for advancing the 
development of the campus digital repository and in promoting repository 
services to the University of Maryland campus.  The coordinator provides 
direct user support, education, and documentation, develops new 
collections within the repository, and develops and implements public 
relations and marketing of programs in coordination with the Public 
Relations team.  The Coordinator serves as liaison to Information 
Technology Division and Technical Services Division staff contributing 
to the service and provides training for Library staff.  The DRUM 
Coordinator serves as an expert on institutional repositories and other 
open access repositories as well as copyright issues surrounding 
institutional repositories.

Qualifications: Required: An appropriate graduate degree, which may 
include an ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library or Information 
Science or a Master’s degree in Information Management, but other 
related degrees may be equally relevant.  At least one year’s experience 
with digital libraries, electronic archives, institutional repositories, 
or an equivalent open access vehicle.  Strong written and oral 
communication skills.  Demonstrated initiative and creativity.  Ability 
to work collaboratively in a team environment and to work effectively 
within a complex academic environment.  Commitment to ongoing 
professional growth and development.  Commitment to principles of 
diversity.  Preferred: Knowledge of basic metadata schemas, especially 
Dublin core, knowledge of HTML.  Teaching experience.  Strong public 
service focus.

Position is appointed to Librarian Faculty ranks.  Appointment rank is 
based on the successful applicant’s experience and relevant credentials. 
  For additional information, consult the following website: 
http://www.lib.umd.edu/PUB/APPSC.doc.

Applications:  For full consideration, submit cover letter, resume, and 
names/addresses of three references by October 31, 2005.  Applications 
accepted until position is filled. Send to Ray Foster, Personnel, 
McKeldin Library, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-7011. 
E-mail to gfernan1 at umd.edu. Fax:301-314-9960. UM Libraries’ website: 
http://www.lib.umd.edu
The University of Maryland is an EEO/AA employer.


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Susanna Van Sant
Interim Collection Management Team Leader
University of Maryland Libraries
College Park, MD 20742-7011
svansant at umd.edu
301.405.9117(voice)
301.405.9191(fax)