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Job Posting Northeastern University seeks energetic, creative, and self-motivated individuals to join its newly re-energized, service-oriented, and forward-looking Library team. Data Curation Librarian Are you interested in applying your skills to a new area of information management and working alongside world-class researchers as you do so?  Do you think about the future of libraries, open-access to research data, and digital repository services?  If so, consider becoming our data curation librarian! As part of the Digital Library Management department, the Data Curation Librarian provides a wide range of curatorial services, including data documentation, assistance with developing appropriate data management plans, and preparation of data for storageRead More →

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While I’ll miss this one, lots of folks from Florida will be attending. Bobby Parker (from UF) is on the conference planning committee and this should be a great conference for everyone working on ETDs. Conference Announcement The USETDA 2011 Conference Planning Committee is pleased to announce registration is now open at the ultra-low rate of $95.    USETDA 2011 will be held at the Holiday Inn – Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando, Florida on May 18-20, 2011 – discount lodging is now available for only $95 per night.  Additionally, you may join USETDA while registering for the conference at a 50% discount ($25 forRead More →

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The Georgia Tech Library & Information Center is seeking applications for a Digital Initiatives Librarian position reporting to the Head of Scholarly Communication and Digital Services.  We seek a technical, service-oriented person interested in digital library services and technologies that support the management of locally created scholarly content. Responsibilities include: Providing leadership in the management, enhancement, and ongoing assessment of existing and future digital publishing services, which currently include online journals and conference proceedings support; Providing project management and oversight of technical operations; Coordinating and/or performing quality control, workflow design and analysis, software training, copyright assistance, metadata maintenance, and production and post-production services; Formulating policiesRead More →

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Portland State University Library Position Description – January 27, 2011 Digital Initiatives Librarian The Digital Initiatives Librarian will provide leadership, project management, and work in the creation, development, and production services associated with the Library’s digital collections and related projects. This innovative, energetic individual will work collaboratively with colleagues to develop and implement policies, procedures, workflows, and metadata standards for the Library’s digital collections program; manage assigned digitization projects; and participate in the overall management of digital collections. This position reports to the Associate University Librarian, and is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position with the rank of Assistant Professor. The incumbent will be expected toRead More →

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News Release from the University of Miami Libraries (a dLOC partner): Coral Gables, FL. – The University of Miami Libraries and the College of Arts and Sciences have received a generous grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to rebuild the technical and organizational infrastructure for the Cuban Theater Digital Archive (CTDA), a unique digital collection of Cuban theater resources. “The CTDA is a fantastic example of how the University of Miami Libraries support interdisciplinary scholarship using innovative new media,” said Dean and University Librarian William Walker. “We are grateful for the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s recognition of our commitment to this unique scholarly resource.Read More →

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The MITH Workshop: Off the Tracks–Laying New Lines for Digital Humanities Scholars produced a draft set of recommendations in the “Collaborators’ Bill of Rights” that anyone interested or working in the digital humanities should read. The final draft of this will be a critical element in supporting digital humanities scholars and fostering digital humanities as a field.Read More →

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The Head of Digital Scholarship and Production Services provides leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the Duke University Libraries’ services to support digital scholarship and the Libraries’ production of digital content primarily from their distinctive holdings, both of which involve work by staff in multiple departments. She/he cultivates a forward-looking, collaborative environment and sets high user-centered service standards; works closely with faculty and students as well as other library staff; and directs the staff and administers the budget of the Digital Scholarship and Production Services Department. Responsibilities Working with colleagues throughout the Libraries, develops a cohesive program and suite of services that support scholars engagedRead More →

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A THATCamp is being held in Orlando, Florida on February 19-20, 2011. See the website for more information: http://florida2011.thatcamp.org/ Registration is being accepted now through February 5, and this will certainly be an exciting event and well worth attending! Description from the website: Announcing THATCamp Florida!  The University of Central Florida will be hosting a regional THATCamp on the weekend of February 19-20, 2011 in sunny Orlando.  The gathering will involve about 75 people drawn broadly from the Humanities and will include Professors, Librarians, Graduate Students and interested parties (writers, musicians, etc.) who are engaged in sorting through the many and varied ways that ourRead More →

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The University of Florida Center for Latin American Studies will sponsor Library Travel Research Grants for summer 2011. Their purpose is to enable faculty researchers from other U.S. colleges and universities to use the extensive resources of the Latin American Collection in the University of Florida Libraries, thereby enhancing its value as a national resource.  The grants are funded by a Title VI National Resource Center grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Six or more travel grants of up to $1250 each will be made to cover travel and lodging expenses. Grantees are expected to remain in Gainesville for at least one week and,Read More →

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Reposted from Caribbean Library and Information News (CARIB LIN): ACURIL 2011 Conference The region’s flagship conference is back, but this time it will be held outside of the Caribbean sea, in the United States. Event: ACURIL 41st Conference Location: Tampa, Florida, U.S.A. Date: May 30- June 3, 2011 Theme: The role of libraries and archives in disaster preparedness, response and research. URL: http://guides.lib.usf.edu/ACURIL_2011 OR: http://guides.lib.usf.edu/content.php?pid=165192&sid=1393320 “This year, the conference is hosted in the United States for the first time in 14 years.”Read More →