I'm pleased to announce this four-year, term position within the Metadata Department at Stanford University. The position is responsible for developing and recording consensus between the descriptive metadata stakeholders within the Stanford University Libraries. It's a wonderful position at the center of a rapidly evolving metadata environment. Please apply via the Library's website: http://library.stanford.edu/using/employment-opportunities/current-openings.
-- Philip E. Schreur Head, Metadata Department Stanford University 650-723-2454 650-725-1120 (fax) __________________________________________ Metadata Coordinator, Metadata, Stanford University Libraries - Position 62719 Description This is a double posting at the 3P2/3P3 level. Responsible for the assessment and application of descriptive metadata principles and practices to information deposited to the Stanford Digital Repository (SDR). The focus will be to harmonize descriptive metadata structure and assignment across formats, projects, and programs to facilitate the goal of interoperability in discovery environments both within and outside of SUL, present and future. Coordinate and broker approaches and standards across descriptive metadata stakeholders within SUL. Ensure harmonization of descriptive metadata standards across the Stanford University Libraries (SUL) for resources deposited to the Stanford Digital Repository (SDR) to maximize discovery in a shared discovery environment(s). Proactively engage with Digital Library Systems & Services (DLSS) Project Managers in establishing appropriate approaches (both manual and automated) for the creation of descriptive metadata for individual projects. Coordinate those approaches with overall metadata strategies being developed in DLSS in support of the SDR. Coordinate policies and procedures in support of the harmonization goals. Broker acceptance of mutually agreed upon descriptive metadata standards across relevant stakeholders in SUL. Investigate and evaluate current and developing descriptive metadata best practices and their possible application to resources deposited to the SDR. Proactively ensure that SUL's descriptive metadata practices are complementary to national and international efforts to promote its interoperability. Qualifications Required: * Demonstrated experience with current cataloging procedures and principles as defined in RDA and AACR2, the MARC Bibliographic, Holdings, and Authorities formats * Demonstrated experience in formulating departmental policies and procedures * Knowledge of current and emerging models and tools for resource discovery and access and developing communication standards such as BIBFRAME * Ability to learn, analyze, and utilize existing and emerging metadata standards, such as Dublin Core, EAD, MODS, METS, OAI, TEI, and relevant thesauri or ontologies, as required by special projects. Ability to provide mapping between different metadata standards in a dynamic environment * Familiarity with RDF, XML, and other machine actionable metadata languages * Ability to successfully deliver mutually agreed upon policies and procedures in a timely fashion * Excellent analytical and problem solving skills combined with attention to detail for complex, detail-oriented work * High level of proficiency using PC-based applications (Windows, word processing, spreadsheets) and other computer applications (email, Internet, Integrated Library Systems); high level computer competency kept up to date through continuous learning * Excellent oral and written communications * Ability to work independently, as a team member, and across organizational boundaries in a fast-paced environment * Flexibility to be organized, productive and effective in a dynamic environment, involved with a variety of simultaneous projects * 3-5 years of job-related experience Preferred: * Broad knowledge of library repository functions, services, and requirements * Experience with metadata transformations and cross-walking tools * Familiarity with Stanford University Libraries and its Digital Library environment * MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited library school or the equivalent is highly desired
