Melvyl and Database Transitions
The CDL has created, and the University Librarians and SOPAG have endorsed, two temporary positions considered crucial to successful transitions for the Melvyl Catalog and A&I databases [see CDLINFO issues Vol. 3, No 17; available at: <http://www.cdlib.org/news/cdlinfo/cdlinfo112900.html> and Vol. 3 No. 18; available at: <http://www.cdlib.org/news/cdlinfo/cdlinfo120600.html> for the latest items on these transitions]. In each case the ideal candidate would be drawn from among UC library staff, with the CDL helping to arrange a leave of absence from their current positions and providing an administrative stipend above current salary level. The detailed descriptions mentioned below include contact information. Please share this announcement with your colleagues.
a. Senior Associate for Education, Usability and Outreach (2yr full-time appointment)
The transition plans will create significant challenges, along with expected gains in functionality and ease of use, for users and for the design and delivery of related public services to those users throughout the UC system. Providing leadership to collaboratively address these challenges, and to contribute to the transition’s success and benefits via usability studies, education and outreach, needs to be a priority of the transition process.
The Sr. Associate will lead and facilitate systemwide collaboration in these areas. He/she will report to CDL’s Director for Education and Strategic Innovation. Scheduled start date: as soon as possible.
Detailed Description [“http://www.cdlib.org/libstaff/recruitments/educationassociate.rtf”]
b. Melvyl Project Manager (2yr full-time appointment)
Catalog implementation plans include the formation of functional teams to address the major implementation areas of Database Development, Services, Architecture and Infrastructure, and Usability and Education. These teams will draw upon the considerable talents and experience of the CDL and campus staff. However, the success of the project depends on having a manager who can provide leadership for the project as a whole. The Project Manager will oversee and manage all aspects of the implementation process to completion, coordinate the work of functional implementation teams, and communicate with the CDL University Librarian, the ULs, SOPAG, UCOL and SLASIAC, other campus constituencies, and the vendor.
The Project Manager will report to CDL’s Director for Digital Library Services. Scheduled start date: Spring 2001.
Detailed Description [“http://www.cdlib.org/libstaff/recruitments/.rtf”]