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Subject: [Metadatalibrarians] Position announcement: Metadata
Coordinator
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Metadata Coordinator
University of Houston Libraries
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of Cataloging and Metadata
Services, this position will identify and coordinate the application of
appropriate descriptive, administrative, and structural metadata schemas
for digitized and born-digital materials; oversee documentation,
training, and quality control for metadata projects; work closely with
other departments and units to develop policies and workflow for digital
collections; develop effective strategies for translating metadata
between formats and integrating metadata from a wide variety of sources
to improve search and retrieval within and across collections; supervise
the work of 1 FTE Metadata Specialist and provide training and
assistance to others in the department supporting metadata services; and
participate in local, state and national metadata initiatives, including
the Texas Digital Library.
The UH Libraries recently adopted a set of strategic directions
(http://info.lib.uh.edu/strategic_directions.pdf) and we seek
individuals who will be interested in supporting and implementing this
plan. The Libraries support the ongoing professional development of
librarians and our goal is to recruit librarians committed to continuous
learning. Librarians hold academic ranks pursuant to the University of
Houston Librarians' Governance document. They are expected to develop a
record of service and professional involvement.
Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited masters degree; experience
with one or more non-MARC metadata tools and formats including Dublin
Core, EAD, METS, MODS, OAI-PMH, PREMIS, or TEI; familiarity with MARC
bibliographic and authority formats; awareness of current issues and
trends in metadata and digital library development; excellent oral and
written communication skills. Preferred: Supervisory or training
experience; strong technology orientation including experience with XML
and XSLT; familiarity with the technical issues that accompany rights,
preservation, and structural metadata; ability to perform analytical and
detailed work within the context of broader service goals.
Salary: $44,000 to $48,000 expected hiring range, depending on
qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package; choice of retirement
programs including TIAA-CREF; tax-deferred annuity program available;
release time to take a class up to 3 hours/week; no state or local
income tax.
Library Information: The UH Libraries are a member of the Association
of Research Libraries, the Greater Western Library Alliance, and the
Texas Digital Library Alliance. The Libraries hold over 2 million
volumes. Total staff includes 48 professionals and 120 support staff.
Additional information available at: http://info.lib.uh.edu.
General Information: The University of Houston campus comprises 13
colleges and schools offering close to 80 degree programs with an
enrollment exceeding 35,000 students, 7,200 of whom are enrolled in
graduate studies. Reflecting the multicultural community of
metropolitan Houston, UH is one of the most ethnically diverse research
university campuses in the nation.
Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States, offers all the
cultural and recreational opportunities of a great city and is within
easy reach of the Gulf of Mexico. It enjoys a very reasonable cost of
living and was rated eighth among livable North American cities by
Places Rated Almanac.
For additional information, including information about its housing
market, flourishing arts scene, low cost of living, plus other
interesting information, visit out Web site at:
http://info.lib.uh.edu/houston/.
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position
is filled. Send letter of application, names and contact information of
3 references, and resume to John Lehner, Assistant Dean for Library
Systems, Planning and Personnel, University of Houston, 114 University
Libraries, Houston, Texas 77204-2000. Potential applicants seeking
further information should contact John Lehner at 713-743-9801 or
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THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
EMPLOYER. MINORITIES, WOMEN, VETERANS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE
ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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Anne M. Mitchell
Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services
University of Houston
114 University Libraries
Houston, TX 77204-2000
Phone: 713-743-9685
Fax: 713-743-9748
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