Please see the posting below for an exciting Digital Projects Librarian 
position with the Nashville Public Library's Special Collections Division, 
located at the Main Library downtown.  I'd be happy to answer any questions 
anyone might have.  Please see the division's new and much improved website 
at http://www.library.nashville.org/localhistory/his_specialcoll.asp for 
more information about us and our collections.  This is an entry-level 
position, and we will consider August grads.  Closing date for this position 
is July 31, 2006.  While the position is non-civil service, it does come 
with a Metro benefits package.

Nashville Public Library

ANNOUNCEMENT

Librarian 1-Special Collections Digital Projects Librarian

Grant-funded, non-civil service position               Salary  $36,619

Effective January 1, 2003, Metro requires as a condition of employment that 
all newly employed individuals, former employees that have been re-hired or 
employees promoted to a new classification will receive their paychecks by 
way of automatic direct deposit.

Position Description: This position with the Nashville Public Library 
coordinates digital projects in the Special Collections Division and assists 
researchers and the general public at the Main Library in the use of special 
collections.  Key responsibilities include, but are not restricted to:

Developing, implementing, and maintaining digital projects, including 
multi-media virtual exhibits and displays for the Special Collections Center 
and content for the Special Collections Division’s website, CONTENTdm 
project, and database applications

Assisting in developing policies and procedures for digital projects and the 
preservation of and access to digital resources, including intellectual 
access and copyright

Providing reference services to the public by participating in staffing the 
division’s public service desk(s), by developing & maintaining knowledge of 
collections within the division;  providing tours and instruction as needed

Processing non-book collections, including the creation of finding aids and 
MARC records, in accordance with accepted professional standards

Converting analog materials to digital format & selecting/ negotiating with 
vendors for preservation transfer of materials

Demonstrating the ability to do original cataloging of special collection 
materials

Assisting in the supervision of interns and volunteers

Operating and instructing others in the operation of a variety of electronic 
equipment used in recording and providing access to audio, video, and 
digital collections

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited college or university, 
experience working with digitization/digital projects.  The Library Science 
degree must also be accredited by the American Library Association.  No 
substitution.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

In addition to the required Master of Library Science Degree from an 
accredited college or university, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a field 
related to special collections

Broad range of knowledge of special collections library service, American 
history, African-American studies, American Literature

Ability to conduct effective reference interviews according to established 
professional standards

Effective written and oral presentation skills

Experience with web site design

Working knowledge of a variety of image file formats and various popular 
software products )

Working knowledge of CONTENTdm software

Experience working with archival film, video, and audio formats, including 
oral histories, and knowledge of archival principles, practices, and 
standards

TO APPLY:   Send cover letter of interest and resume to:
NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY,  Human Resources,  615 Church Street,  Nashville,  
TN  37219             Attention:  Chase Adams.

DEADLINE   July 31, 2006


Aimee Berry James, C.A.
Manager, Special Collections Division
Nashville Public Library
615 Church Street
Nashville, TN 37219
(615) 862-5842
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