Jump-Start Your Career as a Digital Librarian

The skills of digital librarianship are more crucial than ever, and these same skills are in high demand outside the field, from tech start-ups undertaking digitization projects to digital humanities centres bringing together professors, computer scientists, and information technologists. Map out your career in this fast-growing field with the full range of perspectives gathered in this clear, concise overview of the core concepts and competencies of digital librarianship. Twenty-one experienced practitioners from a variety of settings offer realistic views of today s job market, typical project dynamics, and employer expectations. Whether you’re a new graduate just starting out or a seasoned professional transitioning from a more traditional area such as cataloguing or archives, you’ll benefit from this books valuable coverage of topics such as

• Activities and roles of the digital librarian, including management of digital projects and collaboration
• Developing and using transferable skills
• Becoming familiar with metadata
• How digital librarians are re-shaping scholarly publishing
• The concept and framework of digital preservation best practices
• Technical competencies such as XML and content management systems

Familiarity with digital practices is increasingly important for all information professionals, and this book offers a solid foundation in the discipline.