Emory University in Atlanta announces the following position openings:
Metadata Librarian (2)
The Emory University Libraries invites applications for two new
Metadata
Librarian positions. We seek candidates with a
flexible and forward-thinking
approach to challenges and
opportunities. Implementation of an aggressive
strategic
plan is underway and among the initiatives affecting this position
are numerous digital projects, a mass digitization project, and
the
development and implementation of next generation
search, discovery and
delivery tools. For more
information on the libraries' strategic plan,
please
see
http://web.library.emory.edu/about/publications/Five_Year_Strategy_2007.html
Responsibilities: The Metadata Librarian provides leadership and
guidance to
evaluate and apply appropriate metadata
schemas for description and access
to digital content
acquired or created by the General Libraries. S/he works
with the Metadata and Advanced Cataloging Team Leader and the
Technical
Services Coordinating Group in determining
resource allocations for digital
projects, including a
digitization program. Key responsibilities include:
* Analyzes digital project
requirements and develops strategies for
the creation of
appropriate metadata to provide description and access for
textual and non-textual digital objects; contributes to the formulation
and
implementation of the General Libraries' local
policies and standards for
metadata; participates in
metadata creation, remediation and transformation;
and
serves as resource for staff in all university libraries;
* Collaborates with staff in digital
programs and the digital curation
center in the
evaluation of project requests and implementations; works with
the team leader and others to establish workflows; and maintains
documentation;
* Trains staff in metadata
implementation and creation for digital
objects; and
* Participates in
the library's research and development efforts and
contributes to local and national discussions on the full range of
metadata
issues.
Qualifications: Education, Experience & Training: Requires
ALA accredited
MLS and minimum of one year professional
experience applying a non-MARC
metadata schema and
standard; record of active involvement in professional
activities. Preferred: cataloging experience in an academic library
and
experience with SIRSI Unicorn. Knowledge, Skills,
Ability: The successful
candidate will have broad
knowledge of cataloging principles and of non-MARC
metadata schemas (particularly XML, MODS, Dublin Core, VRA Core or
EAD),
standards, best practices, and applications.
Proven excellence in
communication, interpersonal and
time-management skills; strong service
orientation;
ability to work independently and as part of a team in a
dynamic environment. Current awareness of national trends and
developments
in metadata standards and information
retrieval. Demonstrated project
planning and
management abilities; analytical and problem-solving skills;
aptitude for complex, detailed work.
Salary and Benefits: Salary and rank dependent upon
qualifications and
experience. Comprehensive benefits
package, including tuition benefits.
Several retirement
plan options are available, including TIAA/CREF. Generous
support for moving expenses.
Application: Send letter of interest, resume, and the names,
addresses and
telephone numbers of three references to:
Dianne M. Smith, Library Human
Resources Officer, Robert
W. Woodruff Library, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
30322-2870. E-mailed applications are encouraged (with materials as
Word
attachments) sent via Linda Nodine at
[log in to unmask]; applications may be
faxed to
404/727-0805. Application review begins November 2007 and
continues until position is filled.
Environment: Emory University is recognized internationally for
its
outstanding liberal arts college, superb
professional schools, and one of
the leading health care
systems in the Southeast. Emory is enriched by the
legacy and energy of Atlanta, whose downtown area is just 15 minutes
away.
Emory's future is being guided by an ambitious
strategic plan and
implementation will transform its
campus and positively influence local and
global
communities. The Libraries of Emory University include the General
Libraries and Libraries for health sciences, law, theology,
business and
Oxford College. Holdings of the five Emory
Libraries
<http://www.emory.edu/libraries.cfm>
total approximately 3.1 million
volumes. The libraries
also provide access to thousands of electronic
information resources, including more than 20,000 e-journal titles.
The
Woodruff Library's Center <http://web.library.emory.edu/>
for Library and
Information Resources (CLAIR), provides
an integrated service environment.
It brings together
technology specialists and librarians in a facility that
includes a learning commons, e-classrooms, a distance learning
classroom,
Emory <http://www.ecit.emory.edu/> 's Center
for Interactive Teaching, the
Heilbrun Music and Media
<http://info.library.emory.edu/musicmedia/>
Library, the Electronic Data <http://einstein.library.emory.edu/>
Center,
group study rooms, comfortable study space with
data connections, and
Jazzman's Cafe. Wireless access is
available throughout the building and in
the Matheson
Reading Room in Candler Library. The Manuscript, Archives and
Rare Book <http://marbl.library.emory.edu/>
Library contains modern
literary manuscript archives,
notable African American collections,
University
archives, and other major manuscript and rare book holdings
acquired for research and teaching. The Emory Libraries are members of
the
Association of Research Libraries, OCLC, the Center
for Research Libraries,
the Coalition for Networked
Information, and the Digital Library Federation.
Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer and
encourages women and minority
candidates.
Susan H. Pinckard
Metadata & Advanced Cataloging Team Leader
Woodruff General Libraries
Emory University
Atlanta, GA 30322
Phone: 404.727.1143 Email: [log in to unmask]
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