[jats-list] XML position at World Bank

Subject: [jats-list] XML position at World Bank
From: "Wendell Piez wapiez@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <jats-list-service@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 3 Apr 2015 18:58:20 -0000
JATS friends,

At the request of acquaintances at the World Bank (ECRPK), I forward
(below) a job listing they have recently posted. I can also report
something not stated in the post, namely that there is a significant
NLM/JATS component to the job (which is what makes it potentially of
interest on this list), although in a mixed environment (as
described). Or at any rate - knowing JATS would be a great place to
start. I think this would be a fantastic opportunity for the right
kind of person.

If you happen to know anyone you think would be good -- someone
talented, who's got the "XML bug", please feel free to pass this along
-- regards, Wendell

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Electronic Publishing Coordinator (Short-term consultant)

Background and General Description

The World Bank Groupbs research and knowledge products are an
important prism through which the outside world views the Bank Group
and its mission. The Publishing and Knowledge division of the External
and Corporate Relations Vice Presidency (ECRPK) works to advance the
Bank's research, knowledge, learning, and communications goals by
publishing Bank knowledge in multiple formats for multiple audiences.
World Bank publications and electronic products are a highly visible,
key component of the World Bank Group.

The Publishing Systems and Electronic Product Development team in
ECRPK has four main areas of responsibility. 1) The team manages and
supports the main systems underlying the publishing workflows, such as
the title management system (Klopotek), content management system
(PCMS/RSuite), and digital asset distribution system (DAD via
CollectionPoint) for the formal book program. 2) The team leads
cross-functional efforts to maintain and update; curate and transform
content and metadata for; and enhance features and functionality of
ECRPKbs major Open Access database (Open Knowledge Repository [OKR])
and major subscription database (World Bank eLibrary). 3) The team
conceptualizes and develops other electronic products, including
mobile applications and enhanced ebooks, as required. 4) The team uses
and supports the tools, scripts, and outputs required for digital book
publishing and dissemination, eproduct development, and reporting,
including working with the World Bank DTDs and reviewing and
repurposing the resulting XML/XHTML files.

The team works closely with ECRPKbs Acquisitions,
Editorial/Production, Marketing, and Rights teams and liaises
externally with technology vendors, conversion houses, co-publishers,
international institutions, and other partnering institutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

This specialist reports to the Manager of the Publishing Systems and
Electronic Product Development team and works very closely with other
team members and other ECRPK staff as well.

1. Support eLibrary plus other eProducts (approximately 20 hours per week b
50%)

Under the guidance of the relevant manager, supervisor, or task team
leader (TTL), the consultant will perform the following tasks, as
required:

B7         Prepare, or assist in the preparation of, metadata and
content for use in the eLibrary, including some curation of metadata
from authors
B7         Upload, or assist in the upload, and QA of content and
metadata in the eLibrary platform
B7         Perform functional, content-based, and other QA for eLibrary
B7         Update, or assist in the updating of, static pages, widgets,
and other parts of eLibrary
B7         Contribute to and follow issues in the internal Issue
Tracker (Sharepoint) and the vendorbs bug-reporting system for
eLibrary, as needed
B7         Assist with the planning and implementation of enhancements
and new functionality in eLibrary, as needed
B7         Support eproducts, as assigned, including preparing and/or
organizing metadata, content, and other assets; and performing
functional, content-based, and other QA

2. Support Digital Asset Distribution, Publishing Systems, and the
Team (approximately 20 hours per week b 50%)

Under the guidance of the relevant manager, supervisor, or TTL, the
consultant will assist with the support of digital asset distribution,
publishing systems, and the team, including:

B7         Update Klopotek, PCMS, and/or DAD with required metadata,
including metadata from Author Questionnaires and ONIX
B7         Coordinate and assist in the distribution of eBooks and
related metadata to internal and external channels, including QA, via
the DAD
B7         Track down missing metadata, and respond to vendor and other
queries, as needed
B7         Assist in organizing assets and uploading legacy content in PCMS
B7         Assist in testing, supporting, and tracking issues with PCMS
and Klopotek
B7         Support other activities of and analysis for the team, as needed
B7         Upon further implementation of the PCMS, assume or share
additional responsibilities for triggering content deliveries and
distributions to various endpoints and vendors

Selection Criteria

B7         BA/BS (Communications, English, Economics, Journalism,
International Relations, Publishing, Computer Science, or related
technical fields)
B7         At least 3 yearsb experience in electronic publishing,
preferably academic book, reference book, or scientific book
publishing
B7         Experience managing or working with content and metadata for
electronic products and/or databases
B7         Experience working in title management, content management,
and/or vendor systems that underlie publishing workflows and
electronic products
B7         Ability to trouble shoot and apply judgment and good
problem-solving skills when documentation does not address specific
circumstances
B7         Ability to learn new systems and workflows and to adapt to
changing business needs
B7         Excellent oral and written communication skills
B7         Attention to detail and ability to perform tasks consistently
B7         Experience working with and participating in
cross-functional teams as a team player
B7         Familiarity with XML and HTML, including editing tools and
software, a plus
B7         Proficiency with taxonomic and publishing metadata,
including standards such as ONIX, a plus
B7         Familiarity with ePUB as used in ebooks and other
epublishing standards a plus

If you are interested, please send your resume and cover letter, with
subject line bElectronic Product Coordinator,b to Vivian Klein
(vklein@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx) by April 6, 2015






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