[CODE4LIB] Position announcement: Metadata Librarian at Michigan State University Libraries
Position Metadata Librarian, Librarian I Salary $52,000 Position Summary Reporting to the Metadata Coordinator, this creative librarian will generate metadata for past and future digital projects covering a variety of media types. The librarian shall work collaboratively with staff across the Library, the University and beyond on services and projects that depend upon metadata for success. Utilizing standards and best practices the librarian will establish efficient workflows for data creation and maintenance, including descriptive, technical and administrative metadata. Emphasis will be placed on activities that facilitate user discovery, access and the long-term stewardship of Library collections. This librarian will participate approximately quarter-time in a secondary assignment based on qualifications, interests and need; may include work in areas such as cataloging, catalog services, reference, or collection development. Librarians are appointed as regular faculty in the continuing appointment system and are engaged in professional development and scholarly activities related to their position in addition to serving on library and university committees as elected or assigned. Michigan State University Libraries serve more the 4,900 faculty, 36,000 undergraduates, and 11,000 graduate and professional students on a park-like campus of over 5,000 acres. The Main Library and 4 branch libraries have combined holdings of over 5 million volumes. East Lansing is a community of 50,000 located adjacent to Lansing, the State capital. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in information or library science from a program accredited by the American Library Association; Broad understanding of emerging trends in non-MARC metadata formats, standards and schema; Demonstrated experience with XML; Understanding of MARC 21 standard; Familiarity with linked data concepts and practices; Facility with selecting and applying controlled vocabularies; Knowledge of technologies for metadata management and interchange; Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; Ability to be flexible in a dynamic and changing environment; ability to work effectively with diverse faculty, students, and staff; Ability to work independently and collaboratively; Ability to prioritize and balance various unit needs; Attention to detail. As librarians are appointed as regular faculty in the continuous appointment system, also required are preparation and commitment to scholarly activity and service consistent with a librarian appointment; and capacity and commitment to engage independently in continuing professional development. Desired Qualifications Experience with MODS, Dublin Core; Experience in creating documentation; Knowledge of METS, XSLT, Python and JSON; Understanding of cataloging rules such as AACR2 and/or RDA; Understanding of RDF and other linked data serialization formats; Familiarity with repository software technologies, especially Fedora Commons and Islandora; Knowledge of preservation standards such as PREMIS. Closing Date 5pm on Tuesday July 5th, 2016 Special Instructions to Applicants Minimum $52,000; MSU provides generous fringe benefits. Interested applicants should provide a letter of application, resume and names, addresses and email addresses of three references to https://jobs.msu.edu posting number 3423. - Lucas Mak Metadata and Catalog Librarian Michigan State University Libraries
[CODE4LIB] Position Announcement: Metadata Librarian at Michigan State University Libraries
Message posted to multiple lists -- Position Metadata Librarian, Librarian I Salary $50,000 Position Summary Reporting to the Metadata Coordinator, this creative librarian will generate metadata for past and future digital projects covering a variety of media types. The librarian shall work collaboratively with staff across the Library, the University and beyond on services and projects that depend upon metadata for success. Utilizing standards and best practices the librarian will establish efficient workflows for data creation and maintenance, including descriptive, technical and administrative metadata. Emphasis will be placed on activities that facilitate user discovery, access and the long-term stewardship of Library collections. This librarian will participate approximately quarter-time in a secondary assignment based on qualifications, interests and need; may include work in areas such as cataloging, catalog services, reference, or collection development. Librarians are appointed as regular faculty in the continuing appointment system and are engaged in professional development and scholarly activities related to their position in addition to serving on library and university committees as elected or assigned. Michigan State University Libraries serve more the 4,900 faculty, 36,000 undergraduates, and 11,000 graduate and professional students on a park-like campus of over 5,000 acres. The Main Library and 4 branch libraries have combined holdings of over 5 million volumes. East Lansing is a community of 50,000 located adjacent to Lansing, the State capital. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in information or library science from a program accredited by the American Library Association. Broad understanding of emerging trends in non-MARC metadata formats, standards and schema; demonstrated experience with XML; familiarity with linked data concepts and practices; facility with selecting and applying controlled vocabularies; knowledge of technologies for metadata management and interchange; excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; ability to be flexible in a dynamic and changing environment; ability to work effectively with diverse faculty, students, and staff; ability to work independently and collaboratively; ability to prioritize and balance various unit needs; attention to detail. As librarians are appointed as regular faculty in the continuous appointment system, also required are preparation and commitment to scholarly activity and service consistent with a librarian appointment; and capacity and commitment to engage independently in continuing professional development. Desired Qualifications Understanding of MODS, Dublin Core, METS and RDF; knowledge of XSLT, Python and JSON; understanding of cataloging rules and tools, plus MARC; familiarity with repository software technologies, especially Fedora Commons and Islandora; and knowledge of preservation standards such as PREMIS. Closing Date 5pm on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 Special Instructions to Applicants Minimum $50,000; MSU provides generous fringe benefits. Interested applicants should provide a letter of application, resume and names, addresses and email addresses of three references to https://jobs.msu.edu posting number 1152. Please contact Jacquelyn Hansen (ahola...@mail.lib.msu.edumailto:ahola...@mail.lib.msu.edu) if you have any questions. Lucas (Wing Kau) Mak Metadata and Catalog Librarian Michigan State University Libraries 366 W. Circle Drive East Lansing, MI 48824 email: m...@mail.lib.msu.edumailto:m...@mail.lib.msu.edu Tel: (517) 884-0822 Fax: (517) 432-3693
[CODE4LIB] Position Announcement: Metadata Librarian, Northeastern University Libraries
Northeastern University seeks applications and nominations for an energetic, creative, and self-motivated individual to join its service-oriented and forward-looking Library team. NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES, BOSTON METADATA LIBRARIAN Reporting to the Supervisor of the Digital Metadata and Ingest unit, the Metadata Librarian provides descriptive and subject metadata for analog and digital resources according to nationally recognized data structure, content, value, and format/technical standards. The Metadata Librarian's responsibilities include creating, updating, and maintaining metadata in the Library's cutting-edge library management system (Alma), the digital repository service (Fedora), the Library's online discovery service (Primo), and other metadata repositories. He/She will resolve data-related problems, batch import and ingest records using automated data correction and import tools, and act as a resource within and beyond the Department for metadata creation. The Metadata Librarian will also manage and supervise metadata projects, including original and retrospective cataloging and classification projects using MARC and non-MARC standards. The successful candidate will have experience creating and maintaining metadata, a solid knowledge of established and emerging metadata standards, strong technical aptitude, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently in a team-oriented environment. Qualifications ALA-accredited master's degree in Library or Information Science required. Some academic library experience preferred using current metadata structure, content, value, and format/technical standards, and a bibliographic utility. Experience with Dublin Core and/or MODS, MARC, AACR2, RDA, LCSH required. Some experience with original metadata creation and retrospective metadata projects preferred. Knowledge of established and emerging national and international standards relating to metadata and classification. Familiarity with HTML, XML, XSLT, and various programming languages preferred. Knowledge of digital asset management software and experience with an XML editor such as Oxygen desirable. Excellent planning, analytical, interpersonal, communication, supervisory, project management and organizational skills. Self-motivated, detail-oriented, with good team-working skills, a strong service orientation, and a demonstrated commitment to staff development and diversity in the workplace. Knowledge of trends and issues in academic libraries, scholarly communications, higher education, publishing, and metadata developments. Working knowledge of a modern foreign language desirable. About Northeastern University Libraries The Northeastern University Library is at the hub of campus intellectual life. Resources include over 900,000 print volumes, 500,000 e-books, and 60,000 electronic journals. The Snell Library building welcomes 1.5 million visitors a year on the Boston campus and the library's web site serves users around the world. The library provides award-winning research and instructional services, a growing focus on networked information, and extensive special collections that document social justice efforts in the Greater Boston area. The library has an ambitious vision to expand its digital initiatives by developing its digital repository, digitizing unique collections, constructing integrated collaborative spaces, and fostering the adoption of digital media and the creation of new knowledge. The Northeastern University Library leads the way in redefining library service in the 21st century. For more information, please visit http://www.library.northeastern.edu. About Northeastern Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. Our broad mix of experience-based education programs-our signature cooperative education program, as well as student research, service learning, and global learning-build the connections that enable students to transform their lives. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. See http://www.northeastern.edu. Applications received by June 1, 2014, will receive first consideration, though applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, visit: http://www.northeastern.edu/hrm/careers/index.html, where more details of the position's responsibilities, the University's outstanding benefits, and the salary range associated with this position are also available. For more information on the position, and to nominate candidates, contact Daniel Jergovic, Supervisor, Digital Metadata and Ingest, d.jergo...@neu.edumailto:d.jergo...@neu.edu. Northeastern
[CODE4LIB] Position Announcement: Metadata Librarian
Note that this message has been cross-posted to several lists. Please forgive and ignore any duplication. The Texas Tech University Libraries is looking to hire a second metadata librarian. The person who fills this position will be responsible for helping develop metadata standards and best practices for digital materials acquired by the Libraries. The person will also participate in providing access to library materials acquired by the University Libraries and will contribute to the development of departmental policies and procedures. This is an entry-level position. It is also a tenure-track faculty position. View the complete position announcement here: http://library.ttu.edu/hr/images/metadata.pdf To apply for this position, follow the instructions in the announcement, or visit http://jobs.texastech.edu/, click on search postings, and search for a requisition number of 76561.
[CODE4LIB] Position Announcement: Metadata Librarian
Note that this message has been cross-posted to several lists. Please forgive and ignore any duplication. The Texas Tech University Libraries is looking to hire a second metadata librarian. The person who fills this position will be responsible for the development of metadata standards and best practices for digital materials acquired by the Libraries. The person will also participate in providing access to library materials acquired by the University Libraries and will contribute to the development of departmental policies and procedures. This is an entry-level position. It is also a tenure-track faculty position. View the complete position announcement here: http://library.ttu.edu/hr/images/metadata%20librarian.pdf To apply for this position, follow the instructions in the announcement, or visit http://jobs.texastech.edu/, click on search postings, and search for a requisition number of 72946. Thanks, Jason Thomale Metadata Librarian Texas Tech University Library
