[Asis-l] Bucknell University - Metadata Librarian

[Kelly Stover]

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).

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