[Metadatalibrarians] Institutional Repository and Digital Collections Librarian - Missouri S&T

[LaDonna Pierce]

Institutional Repository and Digital Collections Librarian

The Curtis Laws Wilson Library of the Missouri University of Science and
Technology invites applications for the position of Institutional Repository
and Digital Collections Librarian. Missouri S&T, 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, Missouri S&T’s Institutional Repository (http://scholarsmine.mst.edu).
Innovate and grow the Repository’s collection and system to be a
trend-setting leader in repository form and function. Interact with faculty
to discover new collections, present the repository concept to various
campus groups and perform general outreach activities regarding repository
functions. Additionally, both as part of the Scholars’ Mine operation and in
general, act as advisor on copyright concerns from both the author and
publisher standpoint to ensure compliance in all areas as the Scholars’ Mine
adds materials.

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.
Ability to communicate successfully with all types of people, both in person
and via written communication, one-on-one and in groups. Additionally,
knowledge of the higher education research and education process is
desirable.

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 cover letter, resume, and names of three current
references to: Human Resource Services, Reference Number: R 00036089,
Missouri University of Science and Technology, 300 W. 12th Street, 113
Centennial Hall, Rolla, MO 65409-1050 or send email to hrsinfo at mst.edu.
Review of complete applications will begin July 15, 2009 and will continue
until position is filled. Questions may be directed to Maggie Trish, Chair
of the Search Committee, at trishm at mst.edu . The Missouri University of
Science and Technology is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action employer
committed to increasing diversity among faculty, staff and students. Members
of minority groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Missouri S&T participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify,
please contact DHS at: 1-888-464-4218.

Full Job Description can be viewed here:
http://library.mst.edu/generallibinfo/employment/IRDC.html