| Metadata Librarian | |
| Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina | |
| Salary: $25,000 - $49,999 | |
| Status: Full-time | |
| Posted: 01/15/08 | |
| Deadline: 06/30/08 | |
| Metadata Librarian | |
| Metadata Librarian (#2949) Hunter Library seeks an enthusiastic librarian with strong interest in emerging metadata schema to join its service-oriented staff. The Metadata Librarian will play a major role in planning and implementing digital projects including exploring new technologies in metadata applications; metadata scheme adaptation; developing standards, policies and procedures; training library staff and partners to create and apply metadata; conducting project assessment; and project management. The metadata librarian will create metadata using both emerging and traditional metadata schema. The ideal candidate will work well with diverse stakeholders, be able to manage complex workflows and be capable of creating digital projects that have both immediate appeal and lasting significance. This position will report to the Head of Cataloging, but will work in close collaboration with other library units. The Metadata librarian will be involved in ongoing projects such as the Crafts Revival project and encoding WCU Special Collections finding aids in EAD and will also be expected to provide leadership in the development of new digital projects. The metadata librarian will also have some responsibility for cataloging traditional library materials. New library school graduates with relevant knowledge/experience are encouraged to apply for this position. Qualifications: A Masters of Library Science from an ALA accredited school is required. Knowledge of one or more of the following metadata standards: Dublin Core, EAD, HTML, XML, MODS, etc. Knowledge of AACR2, MARC, LCSH and LC classification and OCLC. Knowledge of integrated library systems such as Innovative Interface’s Millennium system. Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with project teams. Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. An entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to seek out and implement new initiatives. Preferred qualifications include experience with applying metadata standards to describe digital collections; experience with CONTENTdm; experience cataloging traditional library materials; experience with digital image and text creation (scanning); experience with archives and archival practice; experience with programming languages such as Perl and experience in an academic library environment. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications. Minimum salary is $40,000. This is a twelve-month, tenure-track position with a generous 24 days of vacation leave annually. Choice of retirement plans includes Fidelity, Lincoln, TIAA-CREF, VALIC, or the North Carolina State retirement system. Hunter Library shares an online catalog with two other university libraries that comprise the Western North Carolina Library Network. Western Carolina University is one of the 16 senior institutions of the University of North Carolina and is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Western is a fast growing, regional comprehensive university with approximately 9,100 students. The university is located in one of the major recreational areas in the Southeast, situated between the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The university is only one hour from Asheville and three hours from Atlanta and Charlotte. Salary Range: Minimum $40,000 Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants are asked to apply online. Hard copy applications materials will not be considered. You will be required to attach a letter of application, resume and a list of three references (include names and telephone numbers). For more information, contact Margaret Watson at 828-227-2325 or [log in to unmask]. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. WCU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University and conducts background checks prior to employment. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment. Official transcript required upon employment. Application Information Contact: Margaret Watson Hunter Library Western Carolina University Phone: 828-227-2325 Online Application Form: https://jobs.wcu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51153 | |