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-----Original Message----- From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kelly Stover Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 12:50 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [Metadatalibrarians] Bucknell University - Metadata Librarian Metadata Librarian Bucknell University seeks to hire a Metadata Librarian who will manage and coordinate activities related to metadata production for Bucknell's growing digital collections. S/he is responsible for the intellectual access to Bucknell's digital collections, ensuring that users are able to find and retrieve materials, making recommendations for improving the intellectual access to digital objects, and implementing such changes. This individual will be responsible for metadata and associated authority control, quality control, knowledge of changing metadata standards, and other duties associated with the creation and maintenance of data related to both digital and print materials. While the primary focus of the work will be working with metadata for digital objects, this individual will also serve as a resident authority on traditional cataloging standards and emerging trends related to the intellectual access and organization of information. The Metadata Librarian is part of Library and Information Technology's Digital Initiatives Group and will report to the Digital Initiatives Group Leader. S/he will work closely with members of the Digital Initiatives Group, Special Collections/University Archives, Technical Services, and Research Services. Duties and Responsibilities Primary responsibilities include: - Maintaining knowledge of national and international descriptive, technical, and administrative metadata standards. Interpreting and adapting those standards for local needs. - Selecting the appropriate metadata scheme for digital projects. - Coordinating the creation of metadata and long-term maintenance of data for projects. Working with faculty, staff, students, and administrators to establish and implement best practices for individual collections. - Establishing workflows for metadata projects. Coordinating metadata work assigned to other staff and student workers. Overseeing training on related software and tasks. - Experimenting with promising new metadata/cataloging tools or technologies. Developing strategies for integrating new technologies and services into the existing framework. - Seeking to create more efficient workflows for data creation, manipulation, clean-up and storage. Exploring, recommending, and implementing processes to automate work. - Participating in training campus users on digital object storage, presentation, and cataloging software. Tools currently in use include Fedora, Luna Insight, ARTstor, ImageDB (a locally-developed image database), DSpace, and Archivists' Toolkit. - Anticipating future trends in an evolving digital environment. Maintaining current awareness of national and international developments affecting metadata, cataloging, and information retrieval. Attending professional meetings and workshops to monitor changes in metadata standards and practices. Secondary responsibilities include: - Representing the Digital Initiatives Group, Library and Information Technology, and Bucknell University by serving on university-wide, departmental, and consortial committees as appropriate. - Working with other members of the Digital Initiatives Group to publicize existing digital collections, solicit new materials, and encourage faculty integration of digital materials into courses. - Maintaining knowledge of national and international cataloging standards and best practices. Providing support for cataloging books and electronic resources. Staying abreast of changes in traditional cataloging (i.e., the shift from MARC/AACR2 to RDA). - Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications - Master's degree in Library Science or Information Science is required. - Knowledge of existing and developing metadata schemas, standards, and protocols such as Dublin Core, VRA Core, LOM, MODS, METS, CCO, and OAI-PMH; traditional cataloging rules and standards including MARC and AACR2; subject thesauri such as LCSH, ULAN, AAT, TGN, and MeSH; emerging standards such as RDA are required. - Ability to adapt to changing digital technologies and metadata standards is required. - Proficiency in standard computer applications, spreadsheets, databases, integrated library systems, the Internet, as well as traditional library resources is required. - The ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly is required. - Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. - The ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and in teams is required. About the Organization In August 1997 Bucknell University integrated its library and computing organizations to form Library and Information Technology Department. We focus on strengthening natural areas of collaboration and creating synergies among staff members. We strive to create an information-rich environment for the campus, and enjoy a strong service reputation. Library and Information Technology is committed to supporting the professional development of its 85 staff members. Bucknell is a highly selective, predominately undergraduate residential university with strong liberal arts and professional programs. There are approximately 3400 undergraduates and 150 master's degree students. The campus is in a beautiful rural setting adjacent to the Susquehanna River. Harrisburg and State College (home of Penn State University) are about an hour away; New York, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are approximately a three to four hour drive. The university supports an active program of cultural events and opportunities for recreation. Contact Information To learn more about our Bucknell University's Library and Information Technology, explore our website at http://www.bucknell.edu/x1263.xml. For maximum consideration, post a cover letter, resume, and names of three references by midnight, July 15, 2008 on Bucknell University's online recruiting website at www.bucknell.edu <http://www.bucknell.edu/> , "Working at Bucknell", followed by "Jobs at Bucknell". Bucknell encourages applications from women and members of minority groups (EEO/AA). _______________________________________________ Metadatalibrarians mailing list [log in to unmask] http://lists.monarchos.com/listinfo.cgi/metadatalibrarians-monarchos.com