Metadata Librarian
Posted to IASSIST on:
2016-05-12
Employer:
The University of Kansas
Employer URL:
http://ku.edu/
Description:
The University of Kansas
Libraries seeks a knowledgeable, enthusiastic and innovative individual
to articulate and execute a vision for enhancing resource access and
discovery in the evolving world of diverse library collections and
digital scholarship. The Metadata Librarian provides leadership to the
University of Kansas Libraries and the campus community on the
creation, analysis and curation of metadata. The position serves as the
Libraries’ primary resource for non-MARC metadata design, structure and
standards.
Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Information
Technology and Discovery Services, the Metadata Librarian is a member of
the Metadata, Data, and Discovery Services team. The Metadata
Librarian develops workflows for efficiently incorporating high-quality
metadata into repositories, publishing platforms, and other systems. In
close collaboration with colleagues throughout the Libraries, the
position defines, coordinates, and completes projects that improve
management of and access to digital resources. The Metadata Librarian
consults with faculty and campus researchers on metadata and data in
support of digital scholarship to enhance research, teaching, and
learning at the University of Kansas.
This is a full time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position. See Handbook for Faculty and Other Unclassified Staff for criteria.
70% Professional Responsibilities
Provides
expertise on metadata production and workflows for description,
discovery, access, administration and preservation of digital objects
Creates,
enhances, and curates metadata for digital collections that promote
interoperability and discovery, including migrating existing data into
new structures and formats
Collaborates with internal and
external partners in the selection, design, and adaptation of metadata
schema, controlled vocabularies, and data dictionaries
Expands
staff awareness of and experience with emerging metadata standards and
formats, developing documentation, and providing training.
Collaborates
with local, national, and international partners on research to advance
the effective use of metadata in digital library services.
20% Research
Contributes
to the profession's collective knowledge by engaging in scholarly
research activity. Research may involve the publication of articles,
books, book reviews, grant-supported inquiry, or editorial work.
10% Service
Engages
in service to the Libraries, the University and to professional
organizations by participating in committee work, projects, and other
contributory achievements.
Represent KU Libraries in regional,
national, and/or international professional organizations of relevance
to higher education and academic libraries. Participate in regional,
national, and/or international consortial collaborations.
Qualifications:
Required:
- ALA-accredited MLS by date of appointment.
- Demonstrated experience working with standard metadata formats (e.g., MODS, EAD, RDF, PREMIS, etc.) as evidenced by application materials
- Excellent written communication as demonstrated by application materials.
Preferred:
- Demonstrated initiative in investigating new ideas and implementing change.
- Excellent oral communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse constituents.
- Experience using a programming language (e.g., Python, Ruby, PHP) to automate tasks and interact with APIs.
- Familiarity with XML/XSLT and JSON.
- Experience transforming metadata between standard formats.
- Familiarity with principles of cataloging, controlled vocabularies, and linked data.
- Ability to provide effective individual and group training.
- Engagement in national/international standards and professional organizations related to metadata.
- Experience with DSpace, Fedora Commons, Islandora, and/or ArchivesSpace.
Application Procedure:
A complete
application will include the online application, cover letter that
addresses how you meet the required and preferred requirements, resume,
and three professional references.
Application deadline is June 3, 2016.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience and education
More Info URL:
https://employment.ku.edu/academic/6075BR
Archive Date:
2016-05-12
