Message-Id: <199705062024.NAB42814@dns.ccit.arizona.edu> Date: Tue, 6 May 1997 16:13:37 -0400 From: David Barber <mailto:david@OHIOLINK.EDU> Subject: Position Available at OhioLINK To: mailto:IMAGELIB@LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU
Below is a description of a job opening at OhioLINK. The successful applicant will be responsible for taking the lead in developing a central image and multimedia repository for OhioLINK.The job has also been posted ot VRA-L. Sorry for the cross-posting.
Any questions about this job should be addressed to Anita Cook, mailto:anita@ohiolink.edu
David Barber Director, New Service Development OhioLINK
Assistant Director of Library Systems -- Multi-Media Databases --- OhioLINK
The Ohio Library and Information Network (OhioLINK) is seeking an Assistant Director of Library Systems - Multi-Media Databases. OhioLINK is a consortium providing information services to 53 public and private universities and colleges in Ohio, and the State Library of Ohio.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Library Systems, with other OhioLINK staff, and with personnel from OhioLINK member institutions in planning, implementing, and managing the OhioLINK project with a primary emphasis on non-traditional and multi-media database management. This position will provide the successful candidate with an exciting opportunity to work with one of the largest and most ambitious digital library projects in the U.S. To serve its more than 500,000 faculty, staff, and student users, OhioLINK is building a central repository that will contain images, audio, video, and other forms of multi-media. This collection is expected to exceed one terabyte in size within the next couple of years and will contain millions of images of all types and from all subject areas, from x-rays and satellite images to images of historic manuscripts. The successful candidate will help to build this collection by working with commercial vendors and with staff at member institutions who are working on local imaging and other multimedia projects of interest to OhioLINK.
The qualified candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree, preferably with a emphasis in the visual arts or electronic imaging. A Master's of Library Science is desired but not required. The candidate must have production experience in creating and managing a multi-media database. Project management skills must be evident. Knowledge of current imaging and other multi-media standards, hardware, and software is required. Knowledge of HTML and current Web technology is desired. The candidate should also demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work successfully in group settings to facilitate discussion and build consensus.
Salary will be $40,000 minimum annually plus an excellent benefits package.
Salary may be higher depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant. OhioLINK is an EEO/AA employer.
Interested individuals should submit a letter of application, a current resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to Anita Cook, Director of Library Systems, OhioLINK, Suite 300, 2455 North Star Road, Columbus, OH 43221.
Questions regarding this position should be e-mail to Anita Cook at mailto:anita@ohiolink.edu
First consideration of candidates will begin on May 12, 1997, and will continue until the position is filled.