POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Metadata Coordinator
University of Houston Libraries
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services, this position will identify and coordinate the application of appropriate descriptive, administrative, and structural metadata schemas
for digitized and born-digital materials; oversee documentation, training, and quality control for metadata projects; work closely with other departments and units to develop policies and workflow for digital collections; develop effective strategies for translating metadata between formats and integrating metadata from a wide variety of sources to improve search and retrieval within and across collections; supervise the work of 1 FTE Metadata Specialist and provide training and assistance to others in the department supporting metadata services; and participate in local, state and national metadata initiatives, including the Texas Digital Library.
The UH Libraries recently adopted a set of strategic directions
(http://info.lib.uh.edu/strategic_directions.pdf) and we seek individuals who will be interested in supporting and implementing this plan. The Libraries support the ongoing professional development of librarians and our goal is to recruit librarians committed to continuous learning. Librarians hold academic ranks pursuant to the University of Houston Librarians' Governance document. They are expected to develop a record of service and professional involvement.
Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited masters degree; experience with one or more non-MARC metadata tools and formats including Dublin Core, EAD, METS, MODS, OAI-PMH, PREMIS, or TEI; familiarity with MARC bibliographic and authority formats; awareness of current issues and trends in metadata and digital library development; excellent oral and written communication skills. Preferred: Supervisory or training experience; strong technology orientation including experience with XML and XSLT; familiarity with the technical issues that accompany rights, preservation, and structural metadata; ability to perform analytical and detailed work within the context of broader service goals.
Salary: $44,000 to $48,000 expected hiring range, depending on qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package; choice of retirement programs including TIAA-CREF; tax-deferred annuity program available; release time to take a class up to 3 hours/week; no state or local income tax.
Library Information: The UH Libraries are a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Greater Western Library Alliance, and the Texas Digital Library Alliance. The Libraries hold over 2 million volumes. Total staff includes 48 professionals and 120 support staff.
Additional information available at: http://info.lib.uh.edu.
General Information: The University of Houston campus comprises 13 colleges and schools offering close to 80 degree programs with an enrollment exceeding 35,000 students, 7,200 of whom are enrolled in graduate studies. Reflecting the multicultural community of metropolitan Houston, UH is one
of the most ethnically diverse research university campuses in the nation.
Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States, offers all the cultural and recreational opportunities of a great city and is within easy reach of the Gulf of Mexico. It enjoys a very reasonable cost of living and was rated eighth among livable North American cities by Places Rated Almanac.
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Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send letter of application, names and contact information of
3 references, and resume to John Lehner, Assistant Dean for Library Systems, Planning and Personnel, University of Houston, 114 University Libraries, Houston, Texas 77204-2000. Potential applicants seeking further information should contact John Lehner at 713-743-9801
or [log in to unmask].
THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. MINORITIES, WOMEN, VETERANS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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Anne M. Mitchell
Head of Cataloging and Metadata
Services
University of Houston
114 University Libraries
Houston, TX 77204-2000
Phone: 713-743-9685
Fax: 713-743-9748
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