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-----Original Message----- From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Karen Tschanz Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2007 1:06 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [Metadatalibrarians] Job Posting: METADATA LIBRARIAN Dear Listers: We are pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the position described below. Please reply to [log in to unmask] Thanks! Karen S. Tschanz Chair, Content Management Robert B. Greenblatt Library Medical College of Georgia Augusta GA 30909 Ph: 706-721-9912 [log in to unmask] ************************************************************************ **** ***************************************************************** Metadata Librarian - Assistant or Associate Professor The Robert B. Greenblatt, M.D. Library invites applications for Metadata Librarian. As a member of the Content Management team, the Metadata Librarian assumes a leadership role in cataloging and metadata creation, and in management and quality assurance for bibliographic and digital projects and databases. The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is the only academic institution in Georgia dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. It has over 2,000 students in its Schools of Allied Health Sciences, Dentistry, Graduate Studies, Medicine and Nursing, a hospital with over 80 specialty clinics and centers and an award winning Children's Medical Center. Augusta, located along the banks of the Savannah River adjacent to South Carolina, has a population of over 200,000. It is the second oldest city in Georgia and is rich in history and architectural diversity. Host of the renowned Masters Golf Tournament, the springtime display of azaleas and dogwoods has earned the city the title of the "Garden City." With mild winters and tropical summers, Augusta attracts history buffs, nature lovers, art and museum visitors and sports fans. Responsibilities The Metadata Librarian develops and streamlines processing models and workflows in support of print and digital initiatives, creates digital collections and develops online finding aids and preservation efforts utilizing digital technology. This librarian performs original cataloging of monographs, serials, theses, historical and archival materials, media and databases. Working within the team environment, the Metadata Librarian oversees staff performing copy cataloging and serves as a resource expert for metadata, cataloging, historical collection and preservation, and digital databases. The Metadata Librarian cooperatively plans, initiates and implements projects involving digital collections, digital preservation, digital or institutional repositories, enhancement of information resource and database access, usability and improvement of data quality. This librarian ensures quality of bibliographic and digital databases through application of national and local metadata standards, best practices, schemas, taxonomies, thesauri and data elements. The Metadata Librarian is the primary in-house expert for the online public access catalog and in this capacity collaborates to design and implement enhancements to the catalog and its interfaces. Qualifications The Metadata Librarian must have a Masters degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program, minimum of two years of experience in an academic or research library, and the ability to function as a faculty member in areas of education, scholarship and research. Appointment as an Associate Professor requires meeting the criteria established by MCG for promotion to that rank. The successful candidate will have knowledge of metadata formats and standards, recent experience working with a major integrated library management system, experience cataloging resources in a variety of formats, including original cataloging, and library database management experience. Familiarity with current trends, best practices and emerging issues in metadata, cataloging, digitization, preservation, repositories, and scholarly communication is expected. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of metadata formats and standards, such as MARC, Dublin Core, EAD, XML, METS, MIX, MODS, VRA, and commonly applied cataloging and classification schemes. The successful candidate will be collaborative, analytical and a skillful communicator capable of multitasking and effective project management. Additional Preferred Qualifications Experience cataloging and classifying health sciences resources and experience working with Ex Libris Voyager are preferred. Also preferred are candidates with experience working with historical and archival materials and development of finding aids, digitization project management, and use of a digital repository tool such as D-Space. Further information about this position and the Medical College of Georgia Greenblatt Library can be found at http://www.lib.mcg.edu/ Salary and Benefits This position has faculty rank and status (non-tenure track). Benefits include a competitive health package, and TIAA/CREF and other retirement options. Minimum salary is $42,000. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of professional reference to: Marianne Brown, Head Library Business Services Greenblatt Library, AB-217 Medical College of Georgia Augusta, GA 30912-4400 Ph. 706.721.4677 Fax 706.721.2018 Email: [log in to unmask] AA/EEO/Equal Access/ADA Employer _______________________________________________ Metadatalibrarians mailing list [log in to unmask] http://lists.monarchos.com/listinfo.cgi/metadatalibrarians-monarchos.com