2 Stellen an der University of Oxford - Oxford Digital Library

[Norbert Lossau <nl _at__ university-libraries.oxford.ac.uk>]

Liebe Kollegen,

anbei die Ausschreibung zweier Stellen im Bereich der 
Digitalen Bibliothek an der University of Oxford zur 
freundlichen Kenntnisnahme.

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1)
UNIVERSITY OF
OXFORD
Oxford University Library Services /
The Oxford Digital Library 

+++Oxford Digital Library (ODL) Digital Imaging 
Adviser+++

Academic-Related Grade 2: £20,267 - 26,229
(2 year contract)

Oxford University Library Services (OULS) is establishing
the Oxford Digital Library (ODL) as a new core service. 
With the digital conversion process as an integral 
component for ODL, the rich complexity and diversity of 
the Oxford collections and their often unique historical 
significance demands a post-holder with substantial 
experience in various digital imaging techniques. For 
candidates with exceptional skills there will be 
opportunity to progress beyond the scale (final packages 
could reach £32,215).

The ODL Digital Imaging Adviser will be a member of a new
service team reporting directly to the Head of Oxford 
Digital Library. S/he will support digital production and
workflow for the whole range of still image capture 
according to internationally recognized standards for 
conversion projects in libraries. The post-holder will 
provide advice to academics and researchers of Oxford 
University at a high level, in order to ensure common 
standards and best practices for digital imaging for 
Oxford University Libraries and ODL projects. 

Candidates should be educated to degree level or 
equivalent and have rich practical experience and a high 
level of communication skills. 

Further details are available from Emma Leeson, 
Departmental Secretary of The Systems and Electronic 
Resources Service (SERS), 65 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LU 
(tel: +44 (0) 1865 278276; fax: +44 (0) 1865 278175; 
email: emma.leeson _at__ sers.ox.ac.uk).  The Applications, 
including curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of
two referees, should also be sent to this address.  The 
closing date for applications is 4 January 2002.  
Interview will be held as soon as possible after the 
closing date.

To discuss this post informally, please contact the Head 
of ODL, Dr Norbert Lossau, email: odl _at__ ulib.ox.ac.uk.


2)
UNIVERSITY OF
OXFORD
Oxford University Library Services /
The Oxford Digital Library 

+++Oxford Digital Library (ODL) Metadata Services 
Co-ordinator+++

Academic-Related Grade 3: £27,273 - 32,215


Oxford University Library Services (OULS) is establishing the Oxford Digital Library (ODL) as a new core service.  It is responsible for researching, developing, and implementing the latest advances in digital library technology within the University.  The creation and utilization of metadata on various levels is fundamental to all online accessible digital resource.  This position demands a post-holder with the ability to take on a strategic role within ODL by providing advice and training to academics and researchers to ensure that common standards and best practices for metadata capture for Oxford University Libraries and ODL Projects are achieved.

The ODL Metadata Services Coordinator will be a member of
a new service team reporting directly to the Head of 
Oxford Digital Library. S/he will advise, liase, 
co-ordinate and ensure quality assurance and validation 
of metadata in the ongoing ODL projects, so that the 
capture of metadata and full text is according to ODL 
standards.
The post-holder will be responsible for, amongst other 
tasks, the maintenance of metadata component of ODL 
system, including maintaining indexes, introducing 
extensions and correcting errors.

Candidates should be educated to degree level or 
equivalent and have strong and proven experience, 
leadership skills and a high level of communication 
skills. 

Further details are available from Emma Leeson, 
Departmental Secretary of The Systems and Electronic 
Resources Service (SERS), 65 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LU 
(tel: +44 (0) 1865 278276; fax: +44 (0) 1865 278175; 
email: emma.leeson _at__ sers.ox.ac.uk).  The Applications, 
including curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of
two referees, should also be sent to this address.  The 
closing date for applications is 4 January 2002.  
Interview will be held as soon as possible after the 
closing date.

To discuss this post informally, please contact the Head 
of ODL, Dr Norbert Lossau, email: odl _at__ ulib.ox.ac.uk.


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Dr. Norbert Lossau
Oxford University Library Services (OULS)/
Head of Oxford Digital Library (ODL)
99 Banbury Road
Oxford, OX2 6JX
nl _at__ ulib.ox.ac.uk OR
odl _at__ ulib.ox.ac.uk