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-----Original Message----- From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Beth Picknally Camden Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 2:03 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [metadataLibrarians] Job posting: Metadata Specialist - Universityof Pennsylvania Metadata Specialist (Programmer Analyst B) BASIC PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Reporting to the Director, Goldstein Information Processing Center (IPC), supports the work of IPC in providing access to library materials in all formats including journals, books, newspapers, video recordings, microforms, and electronic resources. Extracts and loads files of metadata records. Works on special projects to edit metadata records. Creates and runs Voyager reports. Provides specialized software support. Coordinates work with the Information Technology and Digital Development (iTaDD) department. RESPONSIBILITIES: 30% 1. Works with files of metadata records, including machine-readable cataloging (MARC) records and non-MARC records, and descriptive, technical, administrative, preservation and other metadata. Extracts records for export to vendors and/or loading in other systems. Loads files provided by vendors into local systems, including the Franklin/Voyager database, following standards and specifications. 25% 2. Creates programs and scripts to edit files of metadata records. Projects may include enhancing quality of the records, transforming the metadata from one standard to another, and/or moving data from one local system to another. Works with professional staff to define and revise project expectations. 20% 3. Creates and runs periodic and one time reports using data from the Voyager system. Reports may include statistics and/or lists of items. Works with professional staff to define and revise report expectations, including content and formatting. 15% 4. Provides software support for the specialized products used by the staff of the IPC, including Voyager clients, RLIN21, OCLC Connexion, SFX, and BIS (binding). 10% 5. Coordinates activities with Information Technology and Digital Development (iTaDD) department, and may participate in joint projects. Keeps abreast of new technologies and provides information to the IPC Director and Department Heads on ways technology could improve the work of the IPC. Performs other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS: BA/BS degree in computing or information science, or equivalent in theory and practice. Two or more years of progressively responsible work experience. Knowledge of databases and their applications. SQL experience preferred. Ability to work with a wide variety of colleagues, both technical and non-technical. Excellent spoken/written communication skills required. Good time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects of varying duration. Interest in, or familiarity with, academic library operations preferred. For further detail and application requirements, please see http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/ and search postings for reference# 060720281. _______________________________________________ metadatalibrarians mailing list [log in to unmask] http://lists.monarchos.com/listinfo.cgi/metadatalibrarians-monarchos.com