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Position at Duke - Digital Encoding Archivist




I have learned that the announcement of this position which I sent on Friday was
received in truncated form by some, so I am resending it and also including it
as an attachment.  My apologies for the duplication.

(See attached file: Dig Enc Arch short pos desc.doc)


DUKE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

Digital Encoding Archivist
Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library
(Temporary position)

Under the supervision of the Director of Planning and Project Development, the
Digital Encoding Archivist has principal responsibility for managing the
activities to complete an 18-month grant-funded project to make accessible via
the Internet a prototype union database of archival finding aids from the TRLN
libraries (Duke, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, North Carolina State
University, and North Carolina Central University) and from the North Carolina
Department of Archives and History.  Oversight for this project, known as
NC-EAD, is the responsibility of the NC-EAD Working Group, consisting of staff
from the participating institutions.  The Digital Encoding Archivist has primary
responsibility for liaison and collaboration with the Working Group, further
development and implementation of the encoding tool kit, and developing database
and interface specifications.  He/she will also work with the North Carolina
Department of Archives and History on a related grant project to encode selected
finding aids in connection with a state-wide digitization project.

Responsibilities
1.   Works with N.C. Dept of Archives and History coordinating the encoding of
finding aids for LSTA project and collaborating on linking mechanisms for Web
display of digitized microfilm records.
2.   Working with staff of participating libraries, gathers representative
samples of archival finding aids.
3.   Refines and further develops uniform practices and protocols for encoding.
4.   Develops and tests tools for retrospective conversion of finding aids
samples.
5.   Determines encoding requirements for creation of new finding aids, based on
?best practices? and current archival practices at participating institutions.
6.   Develops tools for encoding new finding aids in EAD, taking into account a
range of acceptable practice.
7.   Coordinates testing of encoding tools by staff at participating
institutions.
8.   Evaluates, adapts, and implements distributed indexing and common database
options.
9.   Explores and develops implementation strategy for indexing of SGML and XML.
10.  Develops Web interfaces to allow effective access to database of encoded
finding aids.
11.  Communicates regularly on progress with relevant staff at participating
institutions.

Qualifications
Required:  master's degree from an ALA-accredited program, master's degree in
archival administration, or advanced degree in information or computer science;
expert professional knowledge of standard archival theory and procedures
including creation of finding aids, Encoded Archival Description, and project
management; extensive knowledge of PC, Mac, and UNIX computer systems and
software; knowledge of SGML, XML, and the principles of text encoding; knowledge
of digital library technology related to scanning systems and Optical Character
Recognition; ability to perform detail-oriented quality control procedures to
ensure consistency and accuracy of project data; ability to research and learn
new and developing technologies; and strong interpersonal as well oral and
written communication skills.

Salary and Benefits
Salary dependent on qualifications and experience; $32,800 minimum.
Comprehensive benefits package includes 20 days vacation, 12 days sick leave, 13
holidays; health, dental, disability and life insurance; retirement plan
options; educational assistance and tuition grants.

Application
Send cover letter, detailed resume, and names, mailing and e-mail addresses, and
telephone numbers of three references to: Sharon A. Sullivan, Director,
Personnel Services, Perkins Library, Box 90194, Duke University, Durham, NC
27708.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled.


Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  The
Perkins Library System has a strong commitment to Affirmative Action and is
actively seeking to increase the racial and ethnic diversity of our staff.

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