Visiting Project Coordinator, IMLS "Beyond the Basics" Program, and Visiting Assistant Professor of Library Administration Digital Imaging and Media Technology Initiative University of Illinois Library at Urbana-Champaign Position Available: December 31, 2002. A full-time, temporary position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor of Library Administration, funded for two years, by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services program on Museum/Library Collaboration. Duties and Responsibilities: This project will be a collaborative effort involving investigators from the University Library (http://www.library.uiuc.edu), the Illinois Heritage Association (http://illinoisheritage.prairienet.org/), and the Illinois State Library (http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/library/isl/isl.html), working closely to develop, implement and evaluate a model professional training program throughout Illinois for the digitization of cultural heritage materials. The Project Coordinator will have operational responsibility for developing and implementing all aspects of this model program of training in the digitization of library, museum, and archival materials. Specific responsibilities will include (but not be limited to): project planning; the development and teaching of training modules (both paper- and Web-based) that focus on different aspects of digitization; organization and delivery of workshops (including on-site, on-line, and at several locations in the state of Illinois); and the development and maintenance of a Web site to provide access to resources related to various aspects of text and graphics digitization for libraries and archives. Training modules will consist of instruction in the area of project planning, scanning, metadata creation, materials evaluation, hardware and software evaluation, storage and retrieval. Additional responsibilities include working with the project team to design and carry out the project evaluation; preparing regular project reports to the funding agency, professional conference presentations and publications related to the project; coordinating collaboration with state and regional professional associations for libraries, museums, and archives. This position involves some travel, mostly in Illinois. Qualifications: Required: Master's Degree (or higher) in an accredited program of Library and Information Science, Computer Science, Museum Studies, or equivalent experience in a related field relevant to the project; experience with digitization methods (i.e., scanning print documents and graphical materials for archival purposes); experience with format and metadata standards for creating and managing digital information in a library, museum, or archives setting; knowledge of and experience using library online catalogs or other bibliographic index applications, word processing software, HTML or XML authoring software, Web browser software, and E-mail software; knowledge of and/or experience using metadata with collections in a library, museum, or archives setting; knowledge of and experience with current PC technologies, including current Windows operating systems, and Web technology and standards; excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. Preferred: Experience with professional education program development; report and grant-writing experience; experience with leadership roles in project coordination; experience with digitization of museum, library, or special collections. Salary: Salary is competitive and is commensurate with experience and credentials. Terms of Appointment: Twelve month appointment; 24 work days vacation per year, 11 paid holidays, 12 days annual sick leave (cumulative) plus an additional 13 days (non-cumulative) per year if necessary; health insurance, requiring a small co-payment, is provided to employees (coverage for dependents may be purchased); participation in the State Universities Retirement System, which includes several private options, is compulsory (8% of staff member's salary is withheld and is refundable upon termination); newly hired university employees are covered by the Medicare portion of Social Security, and are subject to its deduction. Apply: For more detailed information contact reference below, or to apply, send a letter of application and complete resume with names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses (where available) of three references to: Cindy Kelly, Head, Library Human Resources, University of Illinois Library at Urbana-Champaign, 1408 West Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL 61801. E-mail [log in to unmask] Electronic applications are acceptable initially, but must be followed by a hard copy with signature. Phone (217) 333-8169. Deadline: In order to ensure maximum consideration, applications and nominations should be received by December 6, 2002. Interviews may occur before the closing date with a decision made as soon as possible after closing date. THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . 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