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Institutional Repository and Digital Collections Librarian
The Curtis Laws Wilson Library of the University of Missouri-Rolla
invites applications for the position of Institutional Repository and
Digital Collections Librarian. UM-Rolla, one of four campuses of the
University of Missouri, is the premier science and engineering campus of
the system. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in science and
engineering, and undergraduate degrees in the liberal arts.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the production and organization of the Scholars'
Mine, UMR's new Institutional Repository (http://scholarsmine.umr.edu).
Innovate and grow the Repository's collection and system to be a
trend-setting leader in repository form and function. Hire and train
student workers to assist with the processing of faculty and student
works into the repository. This permanent position will interact with
faculty to discover new collections, present the repository concept to
various campus groups and perform general outreach activities regarding
repository functions.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited MLS; previous experience or
education involving MARC 21, Dublin Core or another metadata standard.
Desired: Familiarity with other institutional repository projects,
experience working in a college or university library, technical
computer skills involving knowledge of basic programming or database
principles.
SALARY and BENEFITS: 12 month, non-tenured faculty position at Librarian
II level; $40,000 minimum; 28 days vacation annually and 8 paid
holidays; vested retirement after five years; university medical and
dental benefits package.
TO APPLY: Please send a letter of application, resume, and names of
three current references to: Human Resource Services, Institutional
Repository/Digital Collections position #00036089, University of
Missouri-Rolla,1870 Miner Circle, Rolla, MO 65409-1050 or send email to
hrsinfo_at_umr.edu. Review of complete applications will begin November
12, 2007 and will continue until position is filled. Questions may be
directed to John Seguin, Chair of the Search Committee, at
seguin_at_umr.edu.
Full Job Description can be viewed here:
http://library.umr.edu/generallibinfo/InstitutionalRepositoryLibrarian.h
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Thank you.
Maggie Trish
Assistant Director, Technical Services
Curtis Laws Wilson Library
University of Missouri-Rolla
573/341-4014
trishm_at_umr.edu
Received on Fri Oct 26 2007 - 16:04:15 EDT