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Subject: [metadataLibrarians] position announcement

The Washington University Libraries in St. Louis are seeking an
innovative, energetic individual to be responsible for ongoing
multiple aspects of metadata as a Digital Library Services team member
for the growing digital library. The person chosen will lead the
effort, with the Digital Library Team Subcommittee on Metadata, to
develop and promote metadata and related standards for the Washington
University digital library and archival DAMS. Will develop and adapt
other localized schemes (i.e., system-specific schemes) as needed;
contribute to digital object modeling and workflows as they relate to
metadata creation for digital projects, for internal (library) and
external (faculty and other) digital projects; provide excellent
customer service to all clients; document developed standards and
workflows; monitor trends on metadata issues and inform colleagues
about key developments; monitor issues of digital asset metadata
migration, interoperability and curation, and make recommendations for
emerging best practices in these areas. Will serve on library
committees as needed and reports to the Director of the Digital
Library.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required -MLS (MLIS) degree from an ALA accredited
library school, or other advanced degree and/or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of principles and practices in organizing information,
including key metadata format and content standards. Knowledge of
and/or experience with two of the following metadata standards: OAI,
EAD, MODS, METS, VRACore, RDF, and/or relevant thesauri or ontologies.
Experience with HTML and related web technologies. Advanced computer
literacy including experience with the Microsoft Office suite. Strong
customer service experience / orientation and commitment to a culture
of assessment. Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner
with staff and users at all levels, in both verbal and written
communications. Excellent analytic and problem solving skills,
including an aptitude for complex, analytical, and detailed work.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and implement projects and to participate
successfully in multiple, simultaneous projects. Excellent
organizational skills. Ability to work independently as well as
collegially in a rapidly changing environment with diverse library
staff members, as well as faculty members and other external
customers. Preferred - Knowledge of a wide variety of metadata
standards and emerging digital library standards and best practices.
Experience working with one or more digital library asset management
systems, such as LUNA, DLXS, CONTENTdm, DSpace, Fedora, etc.
Experience with CSS, XML and XSLT and XML-native databases. Experience
with standard HTML and XSL tools such as Dreamweaver, oXygen, EMACS
etc. Knowledge of UNIX / Linux operating systems and tools. One year
experience in library, museum, or academic setting. Experience with
workflow analysis and project management.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Washington University, located at the western
edge of the city of St. Louis, is a medium-sized, independent,
research university founded in 1853, and is internationally known for
excellence in teaching and research and for the quality of its faculty
and student body. Washington University Libraries, a member of the
Association of Research Libraries, includes the John M. Olin Library
and twelve school and departmental libraries and holds over 3.7
million volumes. The University is a member of MOBIUS, a consortium of
academic institutions in the state which provides online direct patron
borrowing through an INN-Reach union catalog.

APPLICATION INFORMATION: Visit www.wustlcareers.com to apply. For full
consideration, attach a letter of application, resume, and the names
of three references (including e-mail & phone number). Review of
applications will begin immediately and continue until position is
filled. Employment eligibility verification required upon hire.
Washington University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
employer.

Andrew Rouner
Director of the Digital Library
Washington University Libraries
Campus Box 1061
1 Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130-4862

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