Mellon Digital Initiatives Coordinator: Five Colleges of Ohio

The Five Colleges of Ohio seeks applications for Mellon Digital Initiatives Coordinator, a challenging full-time, two-year position, funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, cf: http://www.ohio5.org/announcements.htm Home-base could be at any of the consortial colleges; Oberlin College is the preferred location.

Requirements: ALA accredited MLS/MLIS/MIS degree or advanced degree in related IT area; two years' academic library or related experience; experience with digitization equipment, techniques, standards; experience in metadata creation using XML schema including Dublin Core and EAD; knowledge of metadata harvesting; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively; positive record of working well with others.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience creating web-based interfaces; web-based meetings and training; DSPACE; CONTENTdm; data crosswalks.

The Five Colleges of Ohio members are The College of Wooster, Denison University, Kenyon College, Oberlin College, and Ohio Wesleyan University, cf: http://www.ohio5.org.

To Apply: See full posting at https://employment.kenyon.edu/applicants/Central?q.... Application to include a cover letter, curriculum vitae or résumé, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Employment contingent upon a successful background check.

Five Colleges of Ohio employees are hired through Kenyon College, an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the college's policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, ancestry, disability, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, political belief or activity, or status as a veteran. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from women and minority candidates.