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Subject: [Metadatalibrarians] Job posting: University of Miami
MetadataLibrarian

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Metadata Librarian

The University of Miami Libraries seek a creative, enthusiastic
professional for the position of Metadata Librarian. Reporting to the
Head of Cataloging & Metadata Services, the Metadata Librarian provides
leadership and guidance in the planning, development, creation, and
implementation of metadata standards for the Libraries, and actively
participates as a resource and liaison to the University community in
regards to metadata practices.

THE UNIVERSITY: The University of Miami is one of the nation's leading
research universities in a community of extraordinary diversity and
international vitality. The University is privately supported,
non-sectarian institution, located in Coral Gables, Florida, on a
260-acre subtropical campus. The University comprises 11 degree granting
schools and colleges, including Architecture, Arts and Sciences,
Business Administration, Communication, Education, Engineering, Law,
Medicine, Music, Nursing, and Marine and Atmospheric Science
(www.miami.edu).

THE LIBRARY: The University of Miami Libraries (www.library.miami.edu)
ranks among the top 50 research libraries in North America with a
combined collection of approximately 3 million volumes, 45,000 current
serials, and over 29,000 E-journal titles. The University of Miami
Libraries include, the Otto G. Richter Library which lies in the heart
of the Gables campus, the Paul Buisson Architecture Library, the Judi
Prokop Newman Business Information Resource Center, and the Marta &
Austin Weeks Music Library, and the Marine and Atmospheric Science
Library located at the Virginia Key campus. The campus also has an
independent Medical and Law library. The Libraries provide support and
services for approx. 10,100 undergraduates, 5,100 graduate students, and
10,000 full and part time faculty and staff. The Libraries has a staff
of 37 Librarians and 86 support staff and is a member of ARL, ASERL,
CLIR, NERL, OCLC, RLG, and SOLINET.

POSITION:  Reporting to Head of Cataloging & Metadata Services and
working collaboratively with all library units, the Metadata Librarian
plays a major role in the Libraries' digital projects; is responsible
for the creation of metadata for a variety of digital collections;
serves as the local authority for metadata standards, keeping abreast of
developments in metadata standards and practices; documents and
implements adopted metadata standards, practices, and workflows;
provides training to the Libraries' faculty and staff in metadata
creation; participates in quality control activities for the Libraries'
bibliographic and metadata repositories; works closely with the Digital
Initiatives, Resources, and Services, and other stakeholders to plan
digital collections and projects; networks, collaborates and actively
participates in local, regional, national, or international
organizations regarding issues in librarianship, metadata services, and
the development of resource disc
 overy tools and services; serves as the Libraries' metadata liaison to
the University; serves on/participates in University and Libraries
committees, task forces, and teams as appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Master's degree from an ALA accredited program
or foreign equivalent, or Ph.D. with required library experience.
Working knowledge and experience with two or more metadata schema and
protocols such as Dublin Core, EAD, VRA Core, MODS, METS, etc.;
Knowledge of cataloging rules, standards, and controlled vocabularies;
awareness of current issues and trends in metadata and digital library
development; demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately in a
service and production-oriented environment and adapt to a fast paced
rapidly changing environment; ability to plan and implement routines and
processes that ensure optimum production, and monitor projects through
to completion in a cost-effective manner; demonstrated ability to work
independently, as well as collaboratively with diverse constituencies;
Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Highly desirable: Experience with applying metadata standards to
describe digital collections using CONTENTdm or other digital management
system(s); Familiarity with related XML technology such as XSLT or
XLINK; Familiarity with relational database structure; Experience with
archives and archival practice; One year of experience in a medium to
large research library or similar organization; Cataloging experience in
an academic library; Reading knowledge of Spanish.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation will be competitive and commensurate
with experience and qualifications of the person selected. This is a
non-tenure track twelve-month faculty appointment at the Librarian
Assistant/Associate Professor rank. The position offers a comprehensive
benefits package including: paid pension plan; partially paid medical
and dental insurance plans; life, disability, and long-term care
insurance available; tuition remission; 13 paid holidays; and 22 days'
annual vacation. Additional employment benefits available include Credit
Union; Employee Assistance Program; public transportation, Shared
Appreciation Mortgage Program (SAM), bookstore and sporting event
discounts; optional fee-based membership in a state-of-the-art wellness
center, moving allowance, and no state or local income taxes. More
information on benefits can be found at:
http://www.miami.edu/benefits/pdf/bensum-faculty06.pdf.

APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS: Applications and nominations will be
accepted until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted
electronically and must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae,
and the names of three references. The candidate will be notified prior
to contacting references. Send nominations and applications to:

Yolanda Cooper
Deputy University Librarian
Otto G. Richter Library
University of Miami
P.O. Box 248214
Coral Gables, FL 33124-0320
e-mail: [log in to unmask]

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action
Employer. The University has a strong commitment to diversity and
encourages applications from candidates of diverse cultural backgrounds.



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