[Asis-l] Metadata / Digital Collection Librarian to work at NASA Goddard Library (Washington DC)

[Patty De Anda]

Library Associates Companies (LAC) seeks candidates for the position of Metadata / Digital Collection Librarian to work at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Library.  This position is located in Washington DC.
 
 
Overview of Position
 
Our ideal candidate is a motivated, energetic individual who will fill a full-time position as Metadata / Digital Collection Librarian ("Metadata Librarian"). The Metadata Librarian is responsible for collecting, preserving, and presenting digital information in all formats, applying indexing terms and metadata, and maintaining the Library's bibliographic and archival databases.  This includes metadata application, authority control, quality control, and other duties associated with the creation and maintenance of item- and collection-level data for a variety of print and digital materials.
 
As a member of the Electronic Library Systems Team, the Metadata Librarian reports to the Team Lead and works independently as well as with teammates, Library colleagues, Library users/patrons, and community partners to develop and provide access to information and materials that support the scientific and engineering research and public outreach needs of the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.
 
 
Primary Responsibilities
 
* Perform original and copy cataloging for a wide range of formats, including serials, non-print materials, and e-resources, using traditional cataloging principles and practices to input records into OCLC and the local ILS, SirsiDynix Unicorn 
* Stay abreast of new developments relevant to metadata, cataloging, and digitization 
* Serve as a resource person concerning OCLC, cataloging, classification, database maintenance, record loading, and workflow issues 
* Archive digital images, video files, audio files, multimedia assets and assets in other formats 
* Assure the quality of archived material and databases 
* Plan and coordinate digitization projects 
* Employ emerging metadata schemas to make Library resources available to our patrons 
* Maintain statistics and produces monthly reports.
 
 
Qualifications
 
1. Master's degree in library/information science, or archives administration, or other relevant field from an accredited program.  
2. Minimum of one year experience cataloging book and non-book formats in an automated environment using OCLC and an ILS, such as SirsiDynix Unicorn.  
3. Knowledge of electronic and traditional cataloging standards (AACR2R, LC classification, LCSH, MARC formats) and emerging cataloging standards, such as Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR).   
4. Experience with relevant thesauri or ontologies and one or more metadata schemas or tools (OAI/PMH, XML, Dublin Core, MODS, METS, EAD, etc.). 
5. Demonstrated knowledge of file formats, media/data migration, metadata, database management, and digitization techniques.  
6. Knowledge and recent experience with digital-asset-management (DAM) initiatives and repositories, such as DSpace.  
7. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic and changing environment.  
8. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
 
 
To Apply
 
* For immediate consideration please email your resume to the attention of Patty De Anda to jobs at libraryassociates.com with a courtesy copy to Patty De Anda, pdeanda at libraryassociates.com .
* Please indicate "Metadata Librarian, position #851" in Subject line of your email.
* LAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer that values diversity in the workforce.
 
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