From: Barrie Howard
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Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006
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Subject: Metadata Librarian,
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Metadata Librarian
The Pennsylvania State University Libraries seeks an innovative and highly
motivated librarian to provide creative leadership and expertise in developing
and maintaining metadata to effectively provide access to the Libraries’
digital resources covering all subjects and languages according to nationally
recognized standards. This
is a tenure track faculty position and the Metadata Librarian is a member of
the University Libraries faculty.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the head of Cataloging and Metadata Services,
the successful candidate will be responsible for providing expertise and
leadership to the Libraries’ digital and scholarly communications
initiatives by providing metadata and metadata guidelines for digital
collections. Collaborate with other librarians and library staff, Penn
State Press staff,
Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited or equivalent degree;
experience with one or more of the following standards: EAD, Dublin Core, XML,
OAI, METS, VRACore and PBCore; knowledge of AACR2r, LCSH, LC classification,
USMARC formats, integrated library system software, and OCLC Connexion; strong
technical skills and problem-solving abilities; excellent oral, written, and
interpersonal communication skills; strong commitment to excellent service and
the ability to work independently and collaboratively; reading knowledge of a foreign
language; ability to work well with a diverse employee and user community and
to work within a collegial environment. Preferred: Two years experience
with initiatives to provide access to digital resources.
The University Libraries:
Established in 1855,
Salary and Benefits: Potential for
promotion and tenure will be considered based upon University standards in
librarianship, research, service, and outreach. Salary and rank
commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent fringe benefits
include liberal vacation, excellent insurance and health care coverage. State
or TIAA/CREF retirement options, and educational privileges.
Applications: To apply, send
nominations or letters of application (including current resume and name and
contact information of three professional references) to: Libraries Human
Resources, Box MDL-DLF, The Pennsylvania State University, 511 Paterno Library,
Penn
State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and diversity of
its workforce.