Georgetown University Lauinger Library
(http://www.library.georgetown.edu/) invites applications for the
position of Metadata Librarian/Special Collections.
Reporting to the Head of Metadata Services, the Metadata Librarian will
work collaboratively with other
Metadata Librarian(s) and Metadata Specialists to support the discovery
of and access to Library acquired materials in a variety of languages
and formats, special collections and digital content through metadata
creation, analysis, enrichment, and maintenance according to local and
national cataloging and metadata standards. The Librarian ensures timely
access to our entitlements through accurate description of resources;
participates in the evaluation of the effectiveness of metadata and
performs necessary maintenance tasks on both MARC and non-MARC metadata
to ensure its accuracy and continued resource discovery and access for
the Georgetown University community; serves as a resource; and
collaborates with others as needed to accomplish the goals of the Unit,
Department, and Library.
Primary responsibility is the original and complex metadata creation for
special collections/rare
books/digital collections in a variety of subject areas and languages,
creating metadata according to
nationally accepted standards including descriptive cataloging rules
found in the Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials and Books
[DCRM(B)]. In cataloging rare books, uses related standards, such as the
RBMS genre terms thesauri and AMREMM (Descriptive Cataloging of Ancient,
Medieval, Renaissance, and Early Modern Manuscripts). Also describes
digital resources using the appropriate metadata schema (preservation,
access, description, etc.) to support the Georgetown University
Library's digital collections. Metadata is provided within the digital
library systems and/or within OCLC for inclusion in the local system.
Support and serve as a resource to colleagues on metadata issues and
practices for special and digital collections.
Required:
*Masters in Library/Information Science from an ALA accredited
university required. Additional
training or certification in working with rare books or special
collections is preferred.
*Minimum 2 years of professional metadata creation experience in an
academic or research
library, and a minimum of two years professional experience creating
metadata for rare and
special collections are required.
*Demonstrated knowledge of MARC and non-MARC metadata formats, standards
and schema,
such as Dublin Core, METS, EAD, TEI, MODS and AAT
*Working knowledge of descriptive bibliography and issues specific to
rare materials required
*Working knowledge of current metadata standards such as FRBR, Resource
Description and
Access (RDA), Program for Cooperative Cataloging/Library of Congress
Policy Statements,
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), Library of Congress
Classification (LCC), and
other emerging standards required
Preferred:
*Working knowledge of special collections and rare book metadata
standards including
Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials and Books (DCRM(B)),
Descriptive Cataloging of
Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, and Early Modern Manuscripts (AMREMM),
and RBMS (Rare
Books and Manuscripts Section) genre terms strongly preferred
*Experience using D-Space or other digital management system(s) preferred
*Experience with MarcEdit or other MARC editing tool a plus
*Prior attendance at Rare Book School a plus
Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package
including 21 days paid leave per year; medical; TIAA/CREF; tuition
assistance. This is a 12-month, Academic/Administrative Professional
(AAP) appointment.
Link to full job ad (PDF):
https://www.library.georgetown.edu/sites/default/files/Metadata%20Librarian%20Ad.pdf
To apply, go to
http://www12.georgetown.edu/hr/employment_services/joblist/jobs.cfm, and
then select the "Library Services" category from the Job Categories
drop-down menu.
Thanks,
-Shana
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Shana L. McDanold
Head, Metadata Services
Georgetown University Library
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington, DC 20057
(202) 687-3356
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
