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Position announcement



Dear colleagues,

The position announcement below represents an outstanding opportunity for
an archivist interested in making a significant contribution to the
development and implementation of automated systems and digital resources
for archives.  It is a permanent, full-time position in an institution with
major ambitions for enhancing our programs and capabilities in these
areas.

Applications should be sent as noted in the announcement.


Richard Szary
Director, Manuscripts and Archives
Yale University Library

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SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL RESOURCES ARCHIVIST
Manuscripts and Archives, Yale University Library

Normal Work Schedule:Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 37.5 hours
per week
Minimum Rank: Librarian II

THE UNIVERSITY AND LIBRARY
The University Library, which is a highly valued partner in teaching and
research at the University, has more than 10 million volumes housed in the
Sterling Memorial Library and over 20 school and department libraries.  It
employs a dynamic and innovative staff of nearly 600 FTE who have the
opportunity to work with the highest caliber of faculty and students,
participate on committees and are involved in other areas of staff
development.  A full spectrum of library resources, from rare books and
manuscripts to a rapidly expanding network of electronic resources,
constitutes one of Yale's distinctive strengths. The Library is engaged in
numerous ambitious projects such as the renovation of the main library
building, the complete conversion of the Library's catalog, and various
automation projects, which include network access to scholarly information
and digital preservation.

GENERAL PURPOSE
Reporting to the Director, Manuscripts and Archives, the incumbent of this
position will be responsible for the planning, design, implementation, and
maintenance of the department's automated management and descriptive
systems, and of systems for the creation, maintenance, and delivery of
original and surrogate digital resources.  The incumbent will provide
technical leadership and support to the Archives 300 project in the design
and implementation of an integrated system for the delivery of information
on Yale history and archival materials as well as in the development of
standard record structures and systems for the recording and retrieval of
Yale historical and biographical information.  The incumbent will also plan
and supervise user and systems support activities for the department.

Success in this position will be measured by the degree to which systems
and digital resources are deployed in a timely fashion and are reliable,
efficient, intuitive, and sustainable.


RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinates systems and digital resources planning in Manuscripts and
Archives taking into account professional and industry trends and
projections as well as university, library, and departmental plans. Keeps
abreast of professional and technological developments affecting the
department's automated systems and digital resources and recommends
upgrades, software and equipment purchases, and migration strategies,
consistent with university and library objectives and policies.
Communicates and coordinates systems and digital resources plans with
appropriate professional, university, and library groups through reports,
service on committees, and active professional contacts.  Serves as
technical liaison with the Library Systems Office and the university's
Information Technology Services department for systems, electronic records,
data warehousing, and related issues. Develops resources needed to advance
priority systems and digital resources programs and projects in Manuscripts
and Archives through internal budget and resource planning and grant and
development proposals. Provides technical and project management leadership
and coordination for systems and digital resources development,
implementation, and maintenance projects. Coordinates and provides
technical leadership for the development, implementation, and maintenance
of systems to support management of and research access to the Yale
University Archives, ensuring the effective integration of historical and
contextual information, record descriptions, electronic records, and
digital surrogates of the holdings of the Archives. Directs the
department's systems and user support activities to ensure that systems and
applications are reliable and that staff are fully trained in their use.
Coordinates the use of library and other external systems. Supervises
systems and user support staff. Recommends the selection and coordinates
the work of outside vendors hired for systems and digital resources
projects. Participates in departmental strategic and action planning and in
the formulation of departmental policies and procedures by assembling
information, drafting policy and procedure memoranda, and making
recommendations on proposed policies and procedures. Makes recommendations
on personnel selection, staffing requirements, and equipment and supply
needs.

Participates in library planning activities and is active professionally.
Manuscripts and Archives is aggressively committed to the utilization of
appropriate digital technologies for the management, discovery, and
delivery of its holdings and services to the Yale and scholarly
communities.  The department is also strongly committed to the development
and implementation of accepted professional and industry standards in these
technologies and to the integration of its systems and digital resources
with similar resources at Yale and other educational and research
institutions.

QUALIFICATIONS
M.A. degree in history, computer science, or related discipline and/or ALA
accredited M.L.S. Formal archival and records management, library science,
computer science, or related training or education. Two years experience in
an archival, records management, library, or similar environment with
increasing responsibility for systems development, implementation, or
maintenance.

Familiarity with professional standards for management and descriptive
information in archives and libraries, including MARC, AACR2, APPM, and
EAD.

Experience with encoded text applications (XML, SGML and HTML) in an
archival or other academic or research setting. Experience with relational
database systems, preferably SQL Server or Access. Experience with
delivering content in web-based applications. Excellent oral and written
communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team setting with
administrative, professional, and support staff.

Preferred: Experience with developing or administering programs for the
support and training of computer users. Experience with planning and
selecting automated systems. Programming experience, preferably with Visual
Basic or Perl. Professional archival, library, or systems experience in an
academic or research setting.
Supervisory experience.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
Competitive salary and full benefits package available.  Please submit a
letter of application, resume and the names of three references to Diane Y.
Turner, Director, Library Human Resources, P.O. Box 208240, New Haven, CT
06520-8240, Source Code EAYU8458.  Application deadline is March 31, 2000;
applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Yale University is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

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