Metadata Management Librarian

Metadata Management Librarian
University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
Salary: $25,000 - $49,999
Status: Full-time
Posted: 01/23/08
Deadline: 03/01/08
Metadata Management Librarian
METADATA MANAGEMENT LIBRARIAN Posting #8012 This position plays a lead role in metadata management activities of the Digital Projects and Catalog Management (DPCM) Team: manages the Team’s metadata creation and quality review activities for the online catalog and digital asset management systems using a variety of standards, currently including AACR2, LCSH, MARC formats, and Qualified Dublin Core; oversees and participates in metadata creation for the Libraries’ digital collections; is responsible for integration of external sources of metadata into existing systems; participates in the selection, design and maintenance of metadata schemes, data dictionaries and controlled vocabularies; delivers staff training and instruction related to the library’s digital collections; documents and maintains policies and procedures related to bibliographic and content management systems used within the Team, currently including the Innovative Interfaces, Inc. online catalog, and digital asset management systems; as part of the Team Leaders group, assists with defining policies and determining workflows. The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment. Reports to the Head of Metadata Services and Digital Projects. Qualifications: Required ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS; experience using one or more metadata schemes and content standards; knowledge of AACR2, LCSH, MARC formats and integrated library systems; strong commitment to enhancing service through teamwork and responsiveness to users; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and with people of culturally diverse backgrounds; and potential to excel in a dynamic academic library environment, demonstrating flexibility, initiative and creativity. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated problem-solving, workflow analysis, and project leadership skills; experience with an integrated library system (especially Innovative Interfaces); experience with a digital asset management system (especially CONTENTdm or DSpace); experience using one or more of the following: MARC, AACR2, LCSH, LCNAF; knowledge of other metadata schemes or content standards. Salary: $40,000 minimum, depending on qualifications, education, and experience. The UO offers a generous benefits package. For details, see: http://hr.uoregon.edu/benefits. About the University of Oregon and Eugene: The UO has over 16,000 undergraduate students and approximately 4,000 graduate students, including 2,706 U.S. students of color and 1,175 international students, representing 87 countries. The university has an institutional commitment to diversity and multiculturalism, and the Library actively supports this goal with its Library Diversity Committee. The UO Libraries are known for their spirit of cooperation and collaboration, and for their ability to provide a variety of personal and professional opportunities that make a difference. Application Procedures and Deadline: Application review begins March 1, 2008 and continues until position is filled. Send Word or pdf attachments via e-mail and include the following: cover letter, résumé and names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references (one of whom must be indicated as most current supervisor) to: libapps@uoregon.edu. Hard copy follow-up documents with signature should be sent to: Ms. Laine Stambaugh, Director, Library Human Resources, 1299 University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, OR 97403-1299. (541) 346-1895; (541) 346-3485 (FAX). Academic Application Forms are available at http://appointments.uoregon.edu/application.htm and should be sent with hard copy documentation. For complete information, see: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/admnpers/metadata.html The University of Oregon is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employment/ADA-compliant institution strongly committed to cultural diversity.