From: "Jesse T. Koennecke" <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2015 14:29:34 +0000

Colleagues,

We have a great opportunity at Cornell University.  Please check it
out and feel free to pass it on to anyone who might be interested.

Thank you,

Jesse

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Web Archiving and Emerging Formats Librarian
Cornell University Library,
Ithaca, New York

Salary: Starting at $52,500

Status: Full-time

Posted: 07/21/15

Deadline: 08/24/15

Web Archiving and Emerging Formats Librarian

Cornell University Library’s (CUL) Acquisitions and E-Resources
Licensing Services (AERLS) within Library Technical Services (LTS) is
seeking a Web Archiving and Emerging Formats Librarian. Under the
general direction of the Director of AERLS, will perform daily
operations, including management and development of workflows and
services in emerging areas of acquisitions and e-resource management
such as streaming media, software, data sets, and archived Websites.

CUL acquires resources in a wide variety of physical and online
formats. The Web Archiving and Emerging Formats Librarian works with
selectors, other library staff, and vendor contacts to investigate and
implement workflows and procedures related to emerging library
acquisitions areas. Since 2011, CUL has actively built web archives
with a focus on areas of interest to selectors, faculty and special
collections units across campus. In collaboration with colleagues
across the CUL, will support and expand web archiving activities at
CUL by performing  daily operations related to web archiving with a
primary focus on web crawling activities.

The Web Archiving and Emerging Formats Librarian monitors and
participates in external developments, standards development and
changing needs to further CUL’s initiatives. Will collaborate in CUL
partnerships, such as 2CUL, and play an active role in professional
organizations inside/outside of the CUL community.

This is a two-year academic-status term position with possibility for renewal.

Duties and Responsibilities

Web Archiving (45%)

Performs daily operations of web archiving activities, including
collaborating with selectors, notifying website stakeholders of CUL's
activities, managing crawls, etc.;  Manages new and recurring crawls
of websites archived in CUL collection;  Identifies and monitors
national areas of interest and developments in web archiving

Emerging Formats Acquisition (45%)

Researches and plans for policy, licensing, and workflow needs
involved in the acquisition of new formats;  Actively participates in
solving issues with acquisitions, licensing, access and discovery &
delivery systems, particularly with new and emerging resource formats;
 Works closely with colleagues on the negotiation/licensing of online
resources, executing licensing agreements with information providers
ensuring that such agreements comply with established guidelines

Professional Activities (10%)

Monitors and contributes to the development of local, national, and
international policies and standards;  Actively participates in
professional working groups, task forces, instruction programs, and
committees, including support of system-wide policy development;
Conducts research and contributes to professional publications and
forums especially in areas related to web archiving, acquisitions and
e-resources;  Maintains strong working relationships and communicates
regularly with staff within CUL.

Required Qualifications

ALA-accredited MLIS or equivalent advanced degree/experience
Knowledge of web archiving practices, techniques and tools and/or
knowledge of acquisitions and e-resource terminology/ tools
Ability to troubleshoot/research solutions to complex problems
Aptitude for learning new technologies/standards
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Strong service orientation and interest in library users' values and needs
Excellent communication and analytic skills, including the ability to
work well in a team-based environment with a diverse group

Preferred Qualifications

1-2 years of experience performing web archiving activities and/or
experience in library acquisitions and e-resource management
Understanding of web infrastructure and related technologies with
experience building and managing websites
Experience working on digital preservation issues
Experience managing and scoping crawls using Archive-It
Understanding of intellectual property issues for digital materials,
including websites.

Application Procedure:

Deadline for application is August 24, 2015. To apply for this
position go to Cornell Careers  and search for position #28723 -  Only
online submissions will be accepted.  Please include a cover letter,
resume, and the names, phone numbers, and addresses for three
references.    Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage.
We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected
Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

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Jesse Koennecke
Director of Acquisitions and E-Resource Licensing Services
Cornell University Library
110C Olin Library
Ithaca, NY 14853
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