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For a full job description and information on how to apply, see:
http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_057030.html
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries seek a creative,
experienced, team-oriented professional to serve as
Metadata Librarian
for the University of Wisconsin
Digital Collections Center (UWDCC).
Working with UWDCC and other library staff and faculty, the
successful
candidate will coordinate the formulation and
implementation of policies
and standards for
descriptive, structural, technical, and administrative
metadata that are used to support the production and management of, and
access to, the Libraries' digital collections. The
Metadata Librarian
will work with librarians, faculty,
and other project partners to
determine appropriate
methods of developing metadata for the libraries'
digital collections, train project participants in all areas of metadata
creation, and collaborate with appropriate librarians
and working groups
locally and nationwide to advise on
the application of current and
emerging metadata
standards to facilitate access to and preservation of
digital content.
The Metadata Librarian is responsible for planning and
overseeing the
implementation of UWDCC's metadata
strategies, profiling existing
standards to meet current
needs while also researching emerging
standards for
potential future adoption. This position will also
collaborate in the development of metadata workflow processes; manage
metadata entry, quality control, and data exports
performed by UWDCC
student and other staff; and
coordinate production schedules with
Reformatting Unit,
ensuring efficient and timely workflows to meet
project
deadlines.
The Metadata Librarian will conduct workshops and presentations
on UWDCC
resources, tools and services to librarians,
faculty, and students, and
participate in other outreach
activities.
--
Stephen Meyer
Library Application Developer
UW-Madison
Libraries
312F Memorial Library
728 State St.
Madison, WI 53706
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608-265-2844
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"Just don't let the human factor fail to be a factor at
all."
- Andrew Bird, "Tables and Chairs"
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