Web Archiving Project Librarian
Columbia University
New York
Summary Description: Columbia University
Libraries/Information Services is seeking an experienced information
professional to take the lead in a 2 year grant-funded project to expand
and improve its program for collecting and archiving web content. Over
the past four years, the Libraries have built a web archiving program
using the Archive-It software and Columbia's Fedora repository, with
thematic collections focused on human rights, historic preservation, and
New York City religious institutions, as well as content related to the
University Archives and special collections. The new grant project will
explore and develop technical improvements for web archiving,
collaborative models for collecting web content, and scholarly uses of
web archives. The Web Archiving Project Librarian will work with
Columbia's collecting partners at other research libraries to identify
content areas of mutual interest, propose and test models for
collaboration using Columbia's web archiving infrastructure, and
identify issues relating to policy, governance and financing of a
collaborative program. Through data mining and interviews with scholars
at Columbia and elsewhere, the Web Archiving Project Librarian will
identify current and potential uses of web content and archives in
scholarly research, and identify any changes in strategy or procedures
for the web archiving program to improve outcomes. The incumbent will
work with website managers at Columbia and elsewhere to identify and
test technical changes that would improve harvesting of the website, and
alternate means of acquiring content. The incumbent will also
participate in, and provide support for, a program of incentive awards
to encourage development of software applications that will improve the
process of web archiving and the use of archived content. This is a
temporary 2-year position, commencing in March 2013. One of the world's leading research
universities, Columbia provides outstanding opportunities to work and
grow in a unique intellectual community. Set in the Morningside Heights
academic village, Columbia also presents the unmatched dynamism,
diversity and cultural richness of New York City. We offer a salary
commensurate with qualifications and experience and excellent benefits
including assistance with University housing.
Minimum Qualifications: -2-3 years related experience in an academic/ research library or information technology organization -Knowledge of web archiving tools and techniques -Broad knowledge of academic research methods -Analytical skills and project management skills. -Ability to work collaboratively across organizational units -Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications: -1-2 years experience working in a web archiving program and/or in research library collection development -Detailed knowledge of web archiving tools and techniques -Knowledge of scholarly literature of human rights
As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Council of Ivy Group Presidents (Ivy League), it is imperative that members of the Columbia University community, in all matters related to the intercollegiate athletics program, exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with regard to adherence to NCAA, Conference, University, and Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education rules and regulations.
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Minimum Qualifications: -2-3 years related experience in an academic/ research library or information technology organization -Knowledge of web archiving tools and techniques -Broad knowledge of academic research methods -Analytical skills and project management skills. -Ability to work collaboratively across organizational units -Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications: -1-2 years experience working in a web archiving program and/or in research library collection development -Detailed knowledge of web archiving tools and techniques -Knowledge of scholarly literature of human rights
As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Council of Ivy Group Presidents (Ivy League), it is imperative that members of the Columbia University community, in all matters related to the intercollegiate athletics program, exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with regard to adherence to NCAA, Conference, University, and Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education rules and regulations.
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
