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Head, Metadata and Description
About MRU
Mount Royal has carved out a distinct niche by offering smaller class sizes, a
robust liberal education and unique undergraduate programs. Currently, nearly
14,000 credit students choose from 12 bachelor degrees and 32 majors.
We invest in the wellness and development of our employees, knowing that it
benefits both the individual and the university as a whole. Our culture, along
with many services, resources and programs, encourages a healthy, productive
workplace. As we strive to enhance our culture of innovation and excellence, we
support faculty, staff and management to be innovative in their work -- in our
classrooms and across our campus. This is a place where employees feel a sense
of community and belonging. Where people feel supported in their work and enjoy
the friendliness and familiarity that only a small campus can provide.
Mount Royal University is located in the traditional territories of the
Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in southern
Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut'ina and
the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow
River. The traditional Blackfoot name of this place is "Mohkinstsis," which we
now call the city of Calgary. The city of Calgary is also home to the Métis
Nation.
About the Library
Housed in the Riddell Library and Learning Centre, the University Library is an
integral part of the MRU experience. The Library values a healthy inclusive
workplace, encourages a culture of innovation and teamwork, and provides
support for professional development. Staff also enjoy a strong benefits
program, access to recreation facilities and support for parental leave, among
other benefits. The Library team is comprised of approximately 60 employees.
The services, facilities, programming and expertise available in the Library
support innovative teaching, learning, and scholarship across campus. The
Library includes the Archives and Special Collections, and specialized and
technology-enriched teaching and learning spaces, including information
literacy classrooms, a Maker Studio, audio production rooms, and a range of
visualization, simulation, and immersive spaces.
About the Role
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Associate Dean, Collections and Digital Services (AD-CDS), the
Head, Metadata and Description provides leadership and coordination in all
aspects of cataloguing/metadataand authority control services for print and
digital materials and plays a key role in managing discovery interfaces. The
position works closely with faculty librarians, managers, and staff to plan,
implement, and support projects involving description and discovery of
resources in all formats.
The Head, Metadata and Description is an excellent communicator with a high
attention to detail and a real passion for providing high-quality metadata and
responsive discovery services to bring MRU collections to the MRU community and
the wider world. They are dedicated to ethical and professional metadata
practice that respects and listens to communities and partners.
Provide professional oversight of the cataloguing, metadata, and discovery
operation
Handle management, maintenance, evaluation, and loading of metadata/cataloguing
records for electronic and physical resources.
Assume primary responsibility for developing policies and procedures to
optimize the discoverability of the Library’s resources.
Support configuration, maintenance, and ongoing operations of the discovery
layer and other discovery applications.
Work collaboratively with other units in the Library to identify ways to ensure
interoperability of metadata and discovery systems and to improve resource
discoverability.
Maintain professional understanding and deep knowledge of discovery
technologies as well as cataloguing and metadata standards and practices
Work with the AD-CDS and the Manager, Library Collections to develop unit goals
and priorities that align with the Library and University strategic plans.
Provide supervision of 4-6 paraprofessional staff.
Oversee processing of physical materials, including physical inventory control
and maintenance.
Oversee unit workflow analysis, adjust and document policies and procedures as
well
Actively seek out ways to improve unit processes and workflows and
discoverability of Library materials
Lead staff in change management relating to evolving practices, user needs, and
emerging trends and technologies relating to resource description and discovery.
Serve on the Service Desk, chat and other duties, including responding to
patron feedback and reported issues.
Qualifications & Skills
To be successful in this position the incumbent would require a minimum
credential of an ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library & Information
Science or equivalent experience and/or training and have 3-5 years working in
a metadata management and/or systems area of an academic library or equivalent
combination of education and training.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated skills in planning, problem-solving, technical troubleshooting,
goal setting, and project management.
Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work in a
team as well as independently.
Experience managing and supervising staff
Skills and experience with the cataloguing/resource management functionality of
library service platforms and practical experience with the administrative
features of discovery layers.
Practical experience in cataloguing and metadata in an academic environment,
including working knowledge of cataloguing standards and practices, including
MARC21, RDA/AACR2, LCSH, and authority control.
Working knowledge of metadata, linked data, and interoperability standards,
including RDF, Dublin Core, BIBFRAME, XML, MODS, OAI-PMH and Oracle Business
Intelligence/ Alma & Primo Analytics.
Experience leading or playing a significant role in the management or
administration of a discovery system, such as Primo or Summon, is strongly
preferred.
Knowledge of Alma and Primo VE would be considered a strong asset
Knowledge or experience with the following applications/platforms would be an
asset: AtoM, DSpace, Islandora, Springshare suite of services
Review of resumes will begin Friday, April 19, 2019
A complete dossier including a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, and a
list of three (3) references should be submitted. Please title your .pdf
document as follows: [Job Title], [Requisition Number] [Title of Contents].pdf
(ex. Credit Contract Faculty, X00000, Curriculum Vitae.pdf).
Salary Grade: $2872.17 - $3107.25 semi-monthly
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an
interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status
of your application through your Career Centre. All qualified candidates are
encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given
priority.
Mount Royal University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to
fostering diversity as a source of excellence, intellectual and cultural
enrichment, and social strength. We welcome applications from those who would
contribute to the further diversification of our staff, faculty and their
scholarship including but not limited to Indigenous Peoples, women, persons
with disabilities and persons of any sexual or gender identity, ethnic,
national or socio-economic background, religion or age.
Salary Grade: Grid 30: 1-3
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