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posted Feb 23, 2012 9:37 AM by Ondi Gottesman
** This is a two year term appointment with the
possibility of extension.**
The
MIT Libraries are seeking an ambitious and service-oriented network
administrator to join the Distance Education and Streaming Operations group.
This group maintains several state-of-the-art facilities on campus in support
of the distance education initiatives at MIT.
RESPONSIBLIITIES: Reporting to
Network Engineer, the Network Administrator will assist in the administration
and implementation of core network operations and hardware services of Distance
Education and Streaming Operations.
Primary focus will be on the support of hardware systems such as
encoders and streaming media servers, monitoring system health and
troubleshooting problems as directed.
S/he will also be responsible for system installation and setup of
hardware systems (Windows Server, Linux and UNIX). The Network Administrator
will serve as backup for the Network Engineer during scheduled and unscheduled
absences and in the event of an emergency, which will include some nights and
weekends, and will perform other duties as directed by the Network Engineer.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required –
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of five years broad experience
troubleshooting network configurations and computing hardware, including
experience as a systems administrator with Macintosh, UNIX/Linux and Windows
platform operating systems. Experience with Cisco routers, switches and
networking architectures. Some level of familiarity, knowledge and/or
experience with AD Domain administration (AD Schema, UNIX/Linux/Mac-AD
integration, LDAP, Winbind). Network experience which includes DFS, UNC, SMB,
and Samba; DNS & DHCP management, and essentials of SRV records; MRTG,
Nagios & Nagiosgraph, SNORT & BASE, and WSUS patch management;
firewalls, and packet shaping. Data management experience to include SAN, NAS,
iSCSI & FC; Backup Exec and/or Retrospect and Tape Library. Web service
experience with Apache, IIS, and WMS. Strong communication and interpersonal
skills including demonstrated ability in working successfully within a team
environment and in a diverse community. Demonstrated ability to work
independently, to manage competing priorities, and to work successfully in a
fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to be flexible and
collaborative. Ability to lift and move computer equipment weighing up to 50
lbs. Preferred – Knowledge of video streaming/video conferencing
protocols such as H.323, H.320, SIP, ISDN, telephony architecture; Flash and
Silverlight Services; and Encoding and Transcoding services. Experience with some combination of SQL,
PostgreSQL, MySQL; PKI infrastructure; PERL and SOAP programming languages.
Experience in an academic enterprise environment.
SALARY
AND BENEFITS:
$60,000 minimum. Actual salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
MIT offers excellent benefits including a choice of health and retirement
plans, a dental plan, and tuition assistance. The MIT Libraries afford a
flexible and collegial working environment and foster professional growth of
staff with management training and travel funding for professional
meetings.
APPLICATION
PROCESS: Apply online at: http://hrweb.mit.edu/staffing/.
Please include cover letter, resume, and contact information for three
references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
position is filled. MIT is strongly and actively committed to diversity within
its community and particularly encourages applications from qualified women and
minority candidates.
Through
a culture that encourages innovation and collaboration, the MIT Libraries are
redefining the role of the 21st century library – making collections more accessible
than ever before, and shaping the future of scholarly research. Library staff,
at all levels, contribute to this spirit of innovation and to the mission of
promoting learning, discovery and the advancement of knowledge at MIT and beyond. “
The
MIT Libraries
support the Institute's programs of research and study with holdings of more
than 2.9 million print volumes and 3.1 million special format items, and
terabytes of MIT-owned digital content. In addition, rare special collections,
Institute records, historical documents, and papers of noted faculty are held
in the Institute Archives and Special Collections. Library resources and
services are accessible to students and researchers through the Libraries’
website (http://libraries.mit.edu/),
and library spaces are widely available for both collaborative work and quiet
study. Traditional library resources are supplemented by innovative services
for bioinformatics, GIS, metadata, social science data, and research data
management services, as well as multimedia facilities and services for video
production, conferencing, webcasting and distance education. The Libraries
utilize the Ex Libris Aleph system for its public Web-based catalog and as the
support system for user service and processing functions. DSpace@MIT, a digital
repository developed over the past ten years by the MIT Libraries, serves to
capture, preserve and communicate the intellectual output of MIT's faculty and
research community. Other MIT repositories include: Dome, a second DSpace
instance, providing access to a sizable image collection and other digital
collections owned by the MIT Libraries; the MIT Geodata Repository for a
diverse collection of GIS Data; and MIT’s DataVerse for licensed social science
datasets. MIT Libraries maintain memberships and affiliations in arXiv,
Association of Research Libraries, the BorrowDirect group, the Boston Library
Consortium, DDI Alliance, DuraSpace, HathiTrust, CLIR/Digital Library
Federation, the Coalition of Networked Information, EDUCAUSE, North East
Research Libraries, OCLC Research Library Partnership, ORCID, and Portico. |
posted Feb 15, 2012 7:19 AM by Ondi Gottesman
This is a one-year term with the possibility of extension.
The
MIT Libraries Institute Archives & Special Collections seeks an archivist
to participate in the initial processing of the archives of MIT Professor
Emeritus and world renowned linguist and activist Noam Chomsky. The addition of Chomsky’s personal archives,
and a large portion of his personal library, augments an existing collection of
the professor’s papers already in the care of the Institute Archives. This project archivist position provides a
unique and exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant university archives
setting on a collection that will have enormous impact on future research and
scholarship.
The
collection spans a long and distinguished career, beginning when Chomsky joined
MIT in 1955 in the Research Laboratory of Electronics, through his years as a
professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics, then as
Institute Professor. It also reflects Chomsky’s political activism and
outspoken support for freedom of speech and social justice. The collection
includes correspondence, background research materials, drafts of publications,
email, and other digital content on various media.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Working under the direction of the Archivist
for Collections, the
Project Archivist will survey, appraise, arrange, and house initial accessions
of Noam Chomsky’s archives. Following archival standards, s/he will describe
the accessions of the archives and prepare them for use utilizing the
Archivists’ Toolkit. S/he will prepare additional records for transfer to the
archives and transport to storage and will prepare a processing plan for the
collection. And s/he will participate in the selection and description of items
to be digitized. The Project Archivist will work closely with the subject
specialist, assisting
with the selection, digitization, and mounting of a selection of materials on-line
to showcase a representation of the collection. S/he will supervise a
collections assistant who will be dedicated to the project—including training,
directing the assistant’s work, and conducting performance assessments.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required - ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS or
Masters degree in history or relevant subject/field. Minimum one year working in an archival
repository or library, processing collections in a quality and timely manner.
Demonstrated knowledge of archival theory and practice including issues related
to intellectual property, ethics, content management, preservation, and access.
Experience or demonstrated knowledge of metadata standards including MARC,
DACS, EAD, XML and Dublin Core. Strong organizational and analytical skills
with proven success in deadline-driven work and in independently prioritizing
work and managing competing deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills,
including ability to work collaboratively as part of team and to work
successfully with a diverse population. Strong communication skills including
ability to write and document clearly. Demonstrated ability to maintain and
safeguard confidentiality of documents and information collected and reviewed.
Demonstrated ability to be flexible, tolerate ambiguity, adapt to change and
successfully work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Ability to regularly
lift and move records boxes weighing up to 40 pounds. Preferred –
Experience working in an academic environment. Experience with Archivists’
Toolkit. Experience with digital collections and creating website exhibits.
Supervisory experience. Reading knowledge of modern-European language(s).
SALARY
AND BENEFITS: $51,000 minimum. Actual salary and appointment to Archivist I
or II will depend on qualifications and experience. MIT offers excellent benefits including a
choice of health and retirement plans, a dental plan, tuition assistance and a
relocation allowance. The MIT Libraries
affords a flexible and collegial working environment and fosters professional
growth of its staff with management training and travel funding for
professional meetings.
APPLICATION
PROCESS: Apply online at: http://hrweb.mit.edu/staffing/.
Please include cover letter, resume, and contact information for three
references. Review of applications will begin March 15th and continue until
position is filled. MIT is strongly and
actively committed to diversity within its community and particularly
encourages applications from qualified women and minority candidates.
Through
a culture that encourages innovation and collaboration, the MIT Libraries are
redefining the role of the 21st century library – making collections more accessible
than ever before, and shaping the future of scholarly research. Library staff,
at all levels, contribute to this spirit of innovation and to the mission of
promoting learning, discovery and the advancement of knowledge at MIT and
beyond. “Reinventing the Research Library: The MIT Libraries in the 21st Century”
is a short video that looks at how the Libraries are expanding beyond their
traditional role to shape 21st century research library --creating innovative
services, reaching out to students and faculty, and leading efforts to increase
global access to MIT’s scholarly work.
The
Institute Archives and Special Collections is a collegial and entrepreneurial
Department in the MIT Libraries. It serves as the premier source of reliable
historical information about MIT including manuscripts and other materials such
as video, audio, and digital content. To that end, the Archives identifies,
collects, and preserves records, regardless of format that document the history
of MIT, its people, and their work. The
Institute Archives promotes the use of these resources and makes them widely
available to the MIT community and researchers around the globe. The Department is committed to developing new
strategies for documenting MIT and to providing seamless access to its
collections in order to support administration, research, and teaching at
MIT. The MIT Libraries support
the Institute's programs of research and study with holdings of more than 2.9
million print volumes and 3.1 million special format items, and terabytes of
MIT-owned digital content. In addition, rare special collections, Institute
records, historical documents, and papers of noted faculty are held in the
Institute Archives and Special Collections. Library resources and services are
accessible to students and researchers through the Libraries’ website (http://libraries.mit.edu/),
and library spaces are widely available for both collaborative work and quiet
study. Traditional library resources are supplemented by innovative services
for bioinformatics, GIS, metadata, social science data, and research data
management services, as well as multimedia facilities and services for video
production, conferencing, webcasting and distance education. The Libraries
utilize the Ex Libris Aleph system for its Integrated Library System, the
Archivists’ Toolkit for archival collection management, and DSpace for its
digital repository. Other MIT repositories
include: Dome, a second DSpace instance, providing access to a sizable image
collection and other digital collections owned by the MIT Libraries; the MIT
Geodata Repository for a diverse collection of GIS Data; and MIT’s DataVerse
for licensed social science datasets. MIT Libraries maintain memberships and
affiliations in arXiv, Association of Research Libraries, the BorrowDirect
group, the Boston Library Consortium, DDI Alliance, DuraSpace, HathiTrust,
CLIR/Digital Library Federation, the Coalition of Networked Information,
EDUCAUSE, North East Research Libraries, OCLC Research Library Partnership,
ORCID, and Portico.
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posted Feb 14, 2012 8:41 AM by Ondi Gottesman
The
MIT Libraries are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated
software engineer to join a group of developers that provides programming and
software analysis support across the MIT Libraries. This position provides both
general application development for library technical platforms and services,
as well as specialized development for the MIT Geodata repository.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Head of Software Development
and Analysis, the Software Engineer will be responsible for development work,
from front-end web applications to back-end data management, for a variety of
projects underway in the Libraries. An initial focus will be enhancing GIS
software and systems that expand access to geodata through existing services
and tools. S/he will work collaboratively with the Senior GIS Specialist, the
Geospatial Data Librarian, and the Digital Library Systems Manager to investigate,
define, recommend, and build new services around geodata. The Engineer will
maintain up-to-date system documentation and manage code in a version-control
system. S/he will also advise and consult with library technical and
non-technical staff to provide GIS web development expertise and guidance.
As
a member of the Software Development and Analysis Department, the Software
Engineer will work with other software engineers in supporting the ongoing
development of the MIT Libraries software infrastructure, including, but not
limited to, institutional repositories (DSpace, and others), digital library
collection management systems, digital archiving systems (e.g., Archivists’
Toolkit), and other digital library systems. S/he will collaborate with other technology
partners both on and off-campus.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required -
Bachelor’s degree. Three years of software development experience in a
Unix/Linux environment. Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining web
applications in a Java development environment (e.g., MVC, Tomcat/Jetty).
Demonstrated proficiency in one or more of the following programming languages:
Ruby, Python, PHP. Strong working knowledge of XML. Strong relational database
experience in one or more of the following: Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL. Proven
ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities. Flexibility and a
collaborative approach to innovation, problem solving, and working across
organizational boundaries with librarian, faculty, and both technical and
non-technical staff. Ability to be productive independently and to work
successfully in a team environment within a culturally diverse community.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred -
Demonstrated experience with GIS APIs, tools, and platforms, such as ArcSDE,
OpenLayers, and GeoServer is strongly preferred. Experience with distributed
indexing technology (e.g., Apache Solr) and NoSQL data storage systems.
Demonstrated experience designing, developing and/or consuming web services
(e.g., XML, JSON). Demonstrated proficiency with Javascript and Javascript
libraries/frameworks (e.g., jQuery). Familiarity with open source repository
systems such as DSpace, Fedora, and affiliated projects and services such as
DuraSpace. Experience working in a library or academic computing environment.
SALARY
AND BENEFITS:
$65,000 minimum. Actual salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
MIT offers excellent benefits including a choice of health and retirement
plans, a dental plan, and tuition assistance. The MIT Libraries afford a
flexible and collegial working environment and foster professional growth of
staff with management training and travel funding for professional
meetings.
APPLICATION
PROCESS: Apply online at: http://hrweb.mit.edu/staffing/.
Please include cover letter, resume, and contact information for three
references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
position is filled. MIT is strongly and
actively committed to diversity within its community and particularly
encourages applications from qualified women and minority candidates.
Through
a culture that encourages innovation and collaboration, the MIT Libraries are
redefining the role of the 21st century library – making collections more accessible
than ever before, and shaping the future of scholarly research. Library staff,
at all levels, contribute to this spirit of innovation and to the mission of
promoting learning, discovery and the advancement of knowledge at MIT and
beyond. “Reinventing the Research Library: The MIT Libraries in the 21st Century”
is a short video that looks at how the Libraries are expanding beyond their
traditional role to shape 21st century research library --creating innovative
services, reaching out to students and faculty, and leading efforts to increase
global access to MIT’s scholarly work.
The
MIT Libraries
support the Institute's programs of research and study with holdings of more than
2.9 million print volumes and 3.1 million special format items, and terabytes
of MIT-owned digital content. In addition, rare special collections, Institute
records, historical documents, and papers of noted faculty are held in the
Institute Archives and Special Collections. Library resources and services are
accessible to students and researchers through the Libraries’ website (http://libraries.mit.edu/),
and library spaces are widely available for both collaborative work and quiet
study. Traditional library resources are supplemented by innovative services
for bioinformatics, GIS, metadata, social science data, and research data
management services, as well as multimedia facilities and services for video
production, conferencing, webcasting and distance education. The Libraries
utilize the Ex Libris Aleph system for its public Web-based catalog and as the
support system for user service and processing functions. DSpace@MIT, a digital
repository developed over the past ten years by the MIT Libraries, serves to
capture, preserve and communicate the intellectual output of MIT's faculty and
research community. Other MIT repositories include: Dome, a second DSpace
instance, providing access to a sizable image collection and other digital
collections owned by the MIT Libraries; the MIT Geodata Repository for a
diverse collection of GIS Data; and MIT’s DataVerse for licensed social science
datasets. MIT Libraries maintain memberships and affiliations in arXiv,
Association of Research Libraries, the BorrowDirect group, the Boston Library
Consortium, DDI Alliance, DuraSpace, HathiTrust, CLIR/Digital Library Federation,
the Coalition of Networked Information, EDUCAUSE, North East Research
Libraries, OCLC Research Library Partnership, ORCID, and Portico.
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posted Feb 2, 2012 12:50 PM by Ondi Gottesman
The MIT Libraries are seeking a subject specialist with a
background in Islamic art and architecture as well as digital content
management to develop the Archnet Digital Library. Archnet (http://Archnet.org) is an
international online community for architects, planners, urban designers,
landscape architects, conservationists, and scholars, with a focus on Muslim
cultures and civilizations. A significant component of Archnet is its Digital
Library, which contains content that documents work relevant to scholarship in
Islamic architecture and planning, including images and planning documents
associated with specific sites and projects, and scholarship applied to these
areas that is made freely and openly available.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Program Head
of the Aga Khan Documentation Center, the Archnet Digital Library Content
Manager will be responsible for managing various aspects of the digital library
for this online professional/academic community. S/he will participate in
building the collection by identifying, evaluating, and acquiring materials
including images, digital resources and historic photographs and will archive
all original material and all derivatives to the site. The Content Manager will
edit, catalog, create metadata and upload materials to the site and will be
responsible for acquiring and managing copyright permissions as appropriate.
S/he will also report bugs/problems with Archnet to the Site Administrator.
S/he will prioritize and coordinate various digital projects such as scanning,
uploading, and cataloging; managing workflows, tracking progress and managing
deadlines. The Content Manager will play an important role in supporting
digital scholarship, working closely with various and diverse colleagues at
MIT, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and the Aga Khan Program in Islamic
Architecture Documentation Center at Harvard University. S/he will be expected
to keep current with and develop his/her knowledge of emerging technologies and
trends in the community.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required ‐Advanced degree
(Master's level or higher) in the history of art and architecture related to
the study of the Islamic world, or the equivalent combination of education
and/or experience. Master's degree in library and/or information science or
equivalent experience. Research, writing, and/or copy‐editing experience.
Familiarity with architectural description and/or some editing or curatorial
experience. Reading knowledge of at least one Middle Eastern language (Arabic,
Persian, Turkish). Expertise in image metadata standards and online data
creation and access. Computer skills including facility with databases and digital
image file management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
including demonstrated ability in working successfully within a diverse
community. Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage projects
and competing priorities, to adapt to change, and to work successfully in a
fast‐paced, dynamic environment. Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills
with ability to be flexible, collaborative, and to work across organizational
boundaries. Highly desirable ‐Working knowledge of western European
languages. Knowledge of the contemporary field of Islamic art and architecture
historical study and its constituents. Knowledge of other archival collections
projects related to visual culture and history of the Middle East. Ability to
write, research, and communicate with donors in multiple languages. Experience
working with an online professional/academic community. Two or more years
related professional library experience.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: $51,000 minimum. Actual salary
commensurate with qualifications and experience. MIT offers excellent benefits
including a choice of health and retirement plans, a dental plan, and tuition
assistance. The MIT Libraries afford a flexible and collegial working
environment and foster professional growth of staff with management training
and travel funding for professional meetings.
APPLICATION
PROCESS: Apply online at: http://hrweb.mit.edu/staffing/.
Please include cover letter, resume, and contact information for three
references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. MIT is
strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community and
particularly encourages applications from qualified women and minority
candidates.
Through a culture that encourages innovation and collaboration,
the MIT Libraries are redefining the role of the 21st century
library – making collections more accessible than ever before, and shaping the
future of scholarly research. Library staff, at all levels, contribute to this
spirit of innovation and to the mission of promoting learning, discovery and
the advancement of knowledge at MIT and beyond. “Reinventing
the Research Library: The MIT Libraries in the 21st Century” is a
short video that looks at how the Libraries are expanding beyond their
traditional role to shape 21st century research library ‐‐creating
innovative services, reaching out to students and faculty, and leading efforts
to increase global access to MIT’s scholarly work.
The MIT Libraries support the Institute's
programs of research and study with holdings of more than 2.9 million print
volumes and 3.1 million special format items, and terabytes of MIT‐owned
digital content. In addition, rare special collections, Institute records,
historical documents, and papers of noted faculty are held in the Institute
Archives and Special Collections. Library resources and services are accessible
to students and researchers through the Libraries’ website (http://libraries.mit.edu/), and
library spaces are widely available for both collaborative work and quiet
study. Traditional library resources are supplemented by innovative services
for bioinformatics, GIS, metadata, social science data, and research data
management services, as well as multimedia facilities and services for video
production, conferencing, webcasting and distance education. The Libraries
utilize the Ex Libris Aleph system for its public Web‐based catalog and as the
support system for user service and processing functions. DSpace@MIT, a digital
repository developed over the past ten years by the MIT Libraries, serves to
capture, preserve and communicate the intellectual output of MIT's faculty and
research community. Other MIT repositories include: Dome, a second DSpace
instance, providing access to a sizable image collection and other digital
collections owned by the MIT Libraries; the MIT Geodata Repository for a
diverse collection of GIS Data; and MIT’s DataVerse for licensed social science
datasets. MIT Libraries maintain memberships and affiliations in arXiv,
Association of Research Libraries, the BorrowDirect group, the Boston Library
Consortium, DDI Alliance, DuraSpace, HathiTrust, CLIR/Digital Library
Federation, the Coalition of Networked Information, EDUCAUSE, North East
Research Libraries, OCLC Research Library Partnership, ORCID, and Portico.
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posted Feb 2, 2012 10:35 AM by Ondi Gottesman
The MIT Libraries seek an entrepreneurial and enthusiastic
Archivist to join the service‐oriented and innovative staff of the Institute
Archives and Special Collections. The Collections Archivist will ensure the
acquisition, management, description, and access to archival collections in
both analog and digital form, and will coordinate activities of the records
management program as it transitions to digital processes. The current “Digital
MIT” initiative to transform processes to digital has increased the Institute’s
need for enhanced archival and records management activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Associate
Head, Institute Archives and Special Collections, the Collections Archivist
will work with staff in the Archives, Libraries, and the Institute in defining
best practices and procedures related to archival content management, both in
analog and digital form. S/he will contact offices, faculty and staff regarding
archival content of enduring historical value, and participate in donor
solicitation. S/he will act as primary liaison to MIT Libraries’ subject
liaisons for issues regarding archival collection development and management.
The Collections Archivist will prepare and manage transfer of archival
collections, including coordinating the gift agreement process; accession and
prepare collections for use utilizing the Archivists’ Toolkit; review rights
and access issues; and prepare descriptions for finding aids. S/he will develop
and document procedures and workflows and create and update web content and
manuals to support effective collection development and management of content.
S/he will work closely with the Metadata Archivist and Digital Archivist,
participating in accessioning/ingesting born‐digital content as assigned. In
coordinating activities of the records management program, the Collections
Archivist will work with offices regarding records retention in order to ensure
legal and administrative needs and lead efforts to create records schedules,
and will manage the temporary‐records storage program, maintaining
documentation, permissions, and annual destructions. The Collections Archivist
is expected to keep current with emerging standards and best practices in the
field. As a contributing Archives and Libraries staff member s/he will staff
the Archives reference desk and assist with outreach efforts and will
participate in committees and projects within MIT Libraries and beyond. The
Collections Archivist will have direct supervisory responsibility for one
Archives Technician.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required ‐ALA‐accredited
MLS/MLIS or Masters degree in history or relevant subject/field. Minimum two
years professional‐level experience acquiring and managing archival material in
an archives or library. Demonstrated knowledge of archival and records
management theory and practice including issues related to intellectual
property, ethics, content management, preservation, and access. Experience with
an archival content management system and technologies applicable for the
archival environment. Experience with records management and electronic records
issues. Experience with descriptive metadata standards including MARC, DACS,
Dublin Core. Demonstrated knowledge of data structure standards relevant to
archival control of digital collection material (ex. EAD, MODS, METS, PREMIS).
Experience with relational databases. Excellent interpersonal skills, including
ability to collaborate effectively within and across organizational boundaries,
to work successfully with a diverse population, and to exercise appropriate
diplomacy and tact in working with a wide variety of customers. Strong
communication skills including ability to write and document clearly. Strong
organizational and analytical skills with proven success in independently
prioritizing work and managing competing deadlines. Demonstrated ability to be
flexible, tolerate ambiguity, adapt to change and successfully work in a fast‐paced,
dynamic environment. Ability to regularly lift and move records boxes weighing
up to 40 pounds. Preferred ‐Supervisory experience. Experience with
Archivists’ Toolkit. Experience with DSpace software platform. Experience
working in an academic institution. Knowledge of the history of science and
technology.
SALARY
AND BENEFITS: $51,000 minimum. Actual salary and appointment level (Librarian
I or II) will depend on qualifications and experience. MIT offers excellent
benefits including a choice of health and retirement plans, a dental plan,
tuition assistance and a relocation allowance. The MIT Libraries affords a
flexible and collegial working environment and fosters professional growth of
its staff with management training and travel funding for professional
meetings.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply online at: http://hrweb.mit.edu/staffing/.
Please include cover letter, resume, and contact information for three
references. Review of applications will begin February 27, 2012 and continue
until position is filled. MIT is strongly and actively committed to diversity
within its community and particularly encourages applications from qualified
women and minority candidates.
Through a culture that encourages innovation and collaboration,
the MIT Libraries are redefining the role of the 21st century library –
making collections more accessible than ever before, and shaping the future of
scholarly research. Library staff, at all levels, contribute to this spirit of
innovation and to the mission of promoting learning, discovery and the
advancement of knowledge at MIT and beyond. “Reinventing the Research
Library: The MIT Libraries in the 21st Century” is a
short video that looks at how the Libraries are expanding beyond their
traditional role to shape 21st century research library ‐‐creating
innovative services, reaching out to students and faculty, and leading efforts
to increase global access to MIT’s scholarly work.
The Institute Archives and Special Collections is a
collegial and entrepreneurial Department in the MIT Libraries. It serves as the
premier source of reliable historical information about MIT including
manuscripts and other materials such as video, audio, and digital content. To
that end, the Archives identifies, collects, and preserves records, regardless
of format that document the history of MIT, its people, and their work. The
Institute Archives promotes the use of these resources and makes them widely
available to the MIT community and researchers around the globe. The Department
is committed to developing new strategies for documenting MIT and to providing
seamless access to its collections in order to support administration,
research, and teaching at MIT.
The MIT
Libraries support the Institute's programs of research and study with
holdings of more than 2.9 million print volumes and 3.1 million special format
items, and terabytes of MIT‐owned digital content. In addition, rare special
collections, Institute records, historical documents, and papers of noted
faculty are held in the Institute Archives and Special Collections. Library
resources and services are accessible to students and researchers through the
Libraries’ website (http://libraries.mit.edu/), and library spaces are
widely available for both collaborative work and quiet study. Traditional
library resources are supplemented by innovative services for bioinformatics,
GIS, metadata, social science data, and research data management services, as
well as multimedia facilities and services for video production, conferencing,
webcasting and distance education. The Libraries utilize the Ex Libris Aleph
system for its Integrated Library System, the Archivists’ Toolkit for archival
collection management, and DSpace for its digital repository. Other MIT
repositories include: Dome, a second DSpace instance, providing access to a
sizable image collection and other digital collections owned by the MIT
Libraries; the MIT Geodata Repository for a diverse collection of GIS Data; and
MIT’s DataVerse for licensed social science datasets. MIT Libraries maintain
memberships and affiliations in arXiv, Association of Research Libraries, the
BorrowDirect group, the Boston Library Consortium, DDI Alliance, DuraSpace,
HathiTrust, CLIR/Digital Library Federation, the Coalition of Networked Information,
EDUCAUSE, North East Research Libraries, OCLC Research Library Partnership,
ORCID, and Portico.
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posted Jan 9, 2012 11:53 AM by Ondi Gottesman
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The University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks candidates for the
position of Kenneth R. Feinberg Archivist. This is a three year
position. As the largest public academic research
library in Massachusetts, we are a key partner in teaching, learning,
and research at UMass Amherst and in the Commonwealth. By combining the
latest information technology with excellent public service, the staff
builds and maintains a rich information environment, facilitates access
to it, and creates a place that functions as a hub of campus and
community scholarly activity. The Kenneth R. Feinberg Archivist
will have the dual responsibility of 1) overseeing the development,
processing, care, and public service of the papers of Kenneth R.
Feinberg; and 2) playing a leading role in the development of related
archival and manuscript collections. The archivist will serve as an
advocate for the collection, both online and in print. S/he will
classify, process, describe, and prepare relevant finding aids;
implement professional standards in care, arrangement and description,
and public service; coordinate collection development; identify
materials for digitization and ensure that digital content is created
according to national and departmental standards; interview, schedule,
train, and supervise student assistants and interns; conduct research;
provide reference service; mount exhibits in-house and online; make
presentations on the Feinberg Papers and related collections; work with
classes to promote collection use; oversee preservation of the
collection; supervise use of the collection in the Special Collections
and University Archives reading room. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Master’s
degree in library science from an American Library
Association-accredited library and information studies program to be
earned by time of hire. 2. Training in areas such as archival management, manuscripts, maps, rare books, and/or special collections librarianship. 3. Educational background in the humanities or social sciences. 4. Working knowledge of at least one foreign language. 5. Demonstrated commitment to staff development and supervisory skills. 6. Working
knowledge of MARC format; strong knowledge of DACS and other relevant
content standards, and familiarity with XML, EAD, MODS, and other
metadata standards. 7. Strong
commitment to public service and proven ability to work effectively
with a diverse population of faculty, staff, student, and community
members. 8. Excellent
interviewing skills and efficiency in the use of reference and
information sources, particularly primary, archival, rare, and
manuscript sources. 9. Excellent
interpersonal skills, including the ability to foster a collegial work
environment that encourages change and innovation; and the ability to
interact effectively and work productively, cooperatively, and
collaboratively with a variety of individuals and groups in a complex
and rapidly changing environment. 10. Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly in presentations. 11. Ability to work a schedule which includes some evening, weekend, and holiday hours. 12. Preferred
qualifications include an advanced degree and successful grant writing
experience; teaching experience; and advanced knowledge of digital and
emerging technologies. The
University of Massachusetts is strongly committed to excellence and
actively supports cultural diversity. As part of a commitment to its
own multicultural community, the Library seeks an individual with a
demonstrated commitment to diversity and one who will understand and
embrace University initiatives and aspirations. SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH ADVERTISED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE APPLICATIONS: Preference will be given to applications received by January 27, 2012. Send
letter of interest, résumé, and the names of three references, to:
Kenneth R. Feinberg Archivist Search Administrative Office, W.E.B. Du
Bois Library, 154 Hicks Way, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
01003-9275 or email us at libadm@library.umass.edu . . For information about the University and the Library, and a copy of the official job description, see our web site: http://www.library.umass.edu/jobs The
University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. |
posted Dec 16, 2011 6:33 AM by Ondi Gottesman
Salary Grade 73
Tracking Code 5975
The person in this position will work collaboratively with a
team of librarians to deliver an extensive array of curriculum-integrated
instruction classes on the medical campus; provides instruction to students,
residents, faculty and staff; creates online tutorials in support of the
education program; serves as liaison to assigned medical campus
communities; provides reference services; participates in development and
maintenance of Library's website; provides reference services; completes
special projects; oversees Library services on Sundays (circulation and
computing); provides information skills instruction to students, staff and
faculty and provides web-based educational support for Library Instructional
Program including development of online tutorials, case-based in-class
exercises and development of web forms for data collection; Serves as Library
liaison to the School of Public Health or School of Dental Medicine, and
participates in developing classes for students, faculty and staff.
Develops instructional sessions for Human Resources staff development program.
Develops, designs and maintains Subject A-Z pages
on the database-driven Library Website in compliance with BU standards.
Position has basic knowledge of PHP to participate in development of the
Website. Develops skills and knowledge in the emerging area of e-Science for
librarians and utilizes this knowledge to develop classes and collaborations to
enhance the Library Education Program, and to develop collaborative
relationships. Provides Reference/Research support to students, faculty,
residents and staff at the Reference Desk. Oversees the Library and Computing
Services on Sundays. Participates on BU Open Access/Institutional
Repository Working Group.
A Master’s Degree in
Library Science (or equivalent degree) is required along with 1-3 years in a
similar role.
Knowledge of PHP preferred.
The schedule for this position is Sunday 9:30am- 6pm; and Monday through
Thursday 8:30am to 5pm.
Job Location
Boston, MA, US.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Salary
Grade 73
Please apply at http://www.bu.edu/hr/jobs/open-job-opportunities/
(Boston University Medical Campus Job Posting)
For more information on our institution, please visit: http://www.bumc.bu.edu/
Boston University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer.
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posted Aug 4, 2011 8:46 AM by Amanda Schmidt
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updated Dec 16, 2011 9:53 AM
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Senior Systems LibrarianBrandeis University, a private research university in the metropolitan Boston area, seeks an experienced, innovative and service-oriented Senior Systems Librarian to serve as an integral member of the library systems team. The primary responsibility of the position is to implement, develop and support complex software systems for the Libraries. The Senior Systems Librarian will serve as the primary administrator and support person for a variety of commercial and open source systems, and develop, maintain and enhance integration between library systems, other campus systems and cloud services. Responsibilities include:- Providing project management and oversight of technical operations, in partnership with the Manager of Library Systems
- Developing integration between library systems, other campus systems and cloud services
- Providing administration, support and enhancement of a variety of library systems, including but not limited to the integrated library system, link resolver, proxy server, federated search system, archives management system, interlibrary loan management system
- Perform ad-hoc scripting, report writing and data munging
Qualifications include:- Master's degree in library science or related field and 3-5 years demonstrated experience administering library systems, preferably in an academic setting. Relevant work experience may be substituted for some of the required education.
- Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems, Apache, and relational databases
- Proficiency with HTML and XML, Javascript, Perl (or PHP), SQL
- Experience maintaining and supporting library automated systems and resources, especially including, but not limited to, Aleph, Metalib, SFX, EZProxy, ILLiad.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues and vendors
- Strong analytical, technical and troubleshooting skills for complex applications
The successful candidate will be flexible, creative, and enthusiastic, with a strong interest in exploring and implementing emerging technologies and innovative services. S/he will have a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and possess a strong service commitment, with a demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate and carry out complex projects. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the ability to operate and maintain library systems, knowledge of current issues and trends in library technology, knowledge of contemporary web design and development, and project management abilities. How to apply:Submit cover letter and resume as a single document at http://www.brandeis.edu/humanresources/jobs/external.html Job ID 520056 Closing Statement:Brandeis University operates under an affirmative action plan and encourages minorities, women, disabled individuals, and eligible veterans to apply. It is the policy of the University not to discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or on the basis of any other legally protected category. |
posted Apr 15, 2011 9:35 AM by Amanda Schmidt
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updated Dec 16, 2011 6:36 AM by Ondi Gottesman
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