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Digitization Librarian, Univ. Southern Miss.



Digitization Librarian: The University of Southern Mississippi Libraries,
just 90 miles from the Gulf Coast, includes Cook Library, McCain Library
and Archives, and the Cox Library at the Gulf Coast campus and is in need
of a librarian to participate in its Special Collections Digital Program.
Duties include digital capture of library and archival materials in
accordance with established standards, describing and managing digital
collections, quality control of outcomes, and developing standards and
procedures for digitization projects.  Supervises one paraprofessional and
reports to the Head of Special Collections.  Librarians at The University
of Southern Mississippi hold tenure-track, 12-month positions and have
faculty status and rank.  Professional activity and service are expected.
Salary: $34,000.  Benefits include choice of retirement plans, health
insurance, and 33 days combined personal and sick leave.  REQUIRED: MLS
from an ALA-accredited program. Knowledge of the Dublin Core metadata
standard, HTML, and digital imaging practices and standards.  Good oral,
written, and interpersonal communication skills.  Familiarity with
intellectual property issues.  PREFERRED: Familiarity with library
preservation issues, experience handling rare and fragile materials, and
supervisory experience.  Review of applications will continue until
position is filled.  Send letter of application, resume, and the names,
addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current
professional references to Dr. P. Toby Graham, Head, Special Collections,
McCain Library and Archives, Box 5148, The University of Southern
Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5148.  AA/EOE/ADAI
<http://www.lib.usm.edu/~spcol/>
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P. Toby Graham, PhD
Head, Special Collections                phone (601)266-5077
McCain Library & Archives                fax   (601)266-6269
The University of Southern Mississippi   email Toby.Graham@usm.edu
Box 5148
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5148
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