From: UTK School of Information Sciences
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Subject: Re: [METS] Job Posting: Metadata Librarian (fwd)
> Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 13:34:41 -0600
> From: Jody DeRidder <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: Metadata Encoding and Transmission Standard <[log in to unmask]>
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> Subject: [METS] Job Posting: Metadata Librarian
>
> (apologies for cross posting)
>
> THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA LIBRARIES
>
> METADATA LIBRARIAN
>
> RESPONSIBILITIES: The University of Alabama Libraries is seeking a
> dynamic, highly motivated individual for the position of Metadata
> Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Cataloging & Metadata Services
(CMS),
> the metadata librarian plays an important role in the Libraries'
> digital program. This position works closely with Digital Services
and
> the other metadata librarian in CMS to support the discovery of and
access
> to UA Libraries digital content through metadata creation, analysis,
> enrichment, and maintenance; collaboratively develop policy and best
> practices for descriptive, technical, preservation, and administrative
> metadata and maintain documentation; track developments in metadata
> standards of all types (descriptive, technical, preservation, and
> administrative) to recommend and design appropriate metadata schema
for
> discovery and access; keep abreast of issues and trends in digital
> libraries and repositories and their impact on metadata standards;
> coordinate with constituencies within and outside the Libraries on
> metadata issues; and serve as metadata expert and provide metadata
> training and technical assistance.
>
> REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program or
> equivalent; knowledge of metadata schema such as Dublin Core, EAD, VRA
> Core, MODS, METS, etc. and content standards and controlled
vocabularies;
> experience with applying metadata standards to describe digital
> collections using CONTENTdm or other digital management system(s);
> demonstrated understanding of all aspects of metadata; familiarity
with
> the OAIS reference model; demonstrated ability to work independently,
as
> well as collaboratively with diverse constituencies; effective oral,
> written and interpersonal communication skills; evidence of ability to
> meet University requirements for promotion and tenure.
>
> PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1-2 years experience working in digital
> projects; experience in database design, cross-walking, XSLT, and
> scripting.
> ENVIRONMENT: The University Libraries maintains membership in the
> Association of Research Libraries, SPARC, the Center for Research
> Libraries, the Coalition for Networked Information, SOLINET, and the
> Network of Alabama Academic Libraries. The Libraries use Ex Libris'
> Voyager Integrated Library System. The Libraries' homepage may be
accessed
> at http://www.lib.ua.edu.
>
> SALARY/BENEFITS: 12-month tenure track appointment. Rank and salary
> commensurate with qualifications and experience. Strong benefits
> including professional development support and tuition fee waiver.
> Substantial moving allowance may be available.
>
> TO APPLY: Go to http://jobs.ua.edu to apply for this posting. When
> applying, include complete contact info for references along with
cover
> letter and vita.
>
> Open until filled. Applications received by January 31, 2009 are
assured
> of receiving full consideration.
>
> THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
EMPLOYER
>
>
> Jody DeRidder
> Digital Services
> University of Alabama Libraries
> Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487
> (205) 348-0511
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>
Chris Hodge
University of Tennessee
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