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From: Open Lib/Info Sci Education Forum [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Debra Shapiro
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 3:07 PM
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Subject: Metadata teaching opportunity at University of WI-Madison


Lecturer for LIS 875, Topics in information processing & retrieval:
Metadata and Markup Languages


Degree and area of specialization: Minimum of Masters' degree in Library
& Information Science

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Required: Two years experience in creating/implementing non-MARC
metadata in a library setting, or equivalent teaching experience.
Current familiarity with a range of metadata-related standards,
including specific metadata schemes, such as Dublin Core, EAD, METS,
MODS; XML.

Desired: Knowledge of cataloging rules and bibliographic standards and
their relationship with evolving metadata practices; experience with
digital library projects

Principal duties:

Under the general supervision of the Director of the School of Library
and Information studies, teach LIS 875, Topics in Information Processing
and Retrieval (Topic: Metadata and Markup Languages), during
Intersession 2008. Duties include preparation of the syllabus (syllabi
from previous offerings of the course will be provided) ; preparing and
grading assignments and examinations, and consulting with students. This
course is taught entirely online, and runs for 3 weeks, from May 27 -
June 15, 2008.

Please Note: Since this is a short term appointment, no UW PVL (position
vacancy listing) will be posted. To apply, please send a resume or
curriculum vita, cover letter addressing the specific criteria, and 3
references to:

Debra Shapiro
UW-Madison SLIS
Helen C. White Hall, Rm. 4282
600 N. Park St.
Madison WI 53706
608 262 9195
mobile 608 712 6368
FAX 608 263 4849
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To insure full consideration, applications must be received by: April
15th, 2008
Submission by email or fax is acceptable



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Debra Shapiro
UW-Madison SLIS
Helen C. White Hall, Rm. 4282
600 N. Park St.
Madison WI 53706
608 262 9195
mobile 608 712 6368
FAX 608 263 4849