[Metadatalibrarians] JOB OPENING: Metadata Coordinator, Houston, TX

[Dean James]

 Metadata Coordinator 

The Houston Academy of Medicine - Texas Medical Center (HAM-TMC) Library
seeks an innovative and energetic Metadata Coordinator. This individual
will be responsible for making decisions and recommendations regarding
the bibliographic treatment and handling of all Library materials,
including print and electronic monographs and serials, analyzing subject
matter of materials and assigning appropriate subject headings, creating
and updating item records in the Library's database and meeting client's
requests by performing rush cataloguing. This position reports to the
Associate Director for Collections Management. 

Job Responsibilities: 

1.      Coordinates all cataloging activities for the Library's
collections and serves as resource person for all metadata creation and
maintenance 

2.      Oversees monograph acquisitions activities for both print and
electronic formats 

3.      Oversees the work of copy catalogers and provides quality
control for cataloging, classification, and physical processing 

4.      Collects, maintains, and distributes statistics on technical
services activities (e.g., acquisitions, bindery, cataloging,
withdrawals and transfers, etc.) 

5.      Serves as chief authority control officer for the Library's
cataloging activities 

6.      Serves as the Library's representative on appropriate THSLC
teams, such as the Technical Services Standards Team and the Resources
Management Team 

 

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills): 

1.      A graduate degree in Library or Information Science from a
program accredited by the American Library Association and a minimum of
three years of library experience 

2.      Minimum of three years experience of cataloging in a health
sciences library environment, with some experience of authority control
and revision of copy cataloging and processing desired; thorough
knowledge of NLM classification and MeSH required 

3.      Strong knowledge of bibliographic control standards 

4.      Excellent communications skills, both written and oral 

5.      Some knowledge of collection development (both print and
electronic) and the appropriate tools 

 

The HAM-TMC Library offers a complete benefits package which includes
health, dental, life and long-term disability insurance. In addition to
a comprehensive benefits package, the Library provides paid holidays,
vacation, a monthly transportation subsidy and a retirement plan. 

The HAM-TMC Library is an equal opportunity and affirmative action
institution providing access to employment without regard to age, race,
color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's
status, political affiliation, or disability. 

Starting salary range: $42,000 - $48,000 

Please email CV or Resume and cover letter addressing qualifications to:


Andrea Thomas, Human Resources Specialist 

Houston Academy of Medicine - Texas Medical Center Library 

1133 John Freeman Boulevard 

Houston, Texas 77030 

Fax #: 713.799.7129 

Email: andrea.thomas at exch.library.tmc.edu

 

Dean James, Ph.D., M.S.L.S.

Associate Director, Collections Management

Houston Academy of Medicine-

Texas Medical Center Library

1133 John Freeman Blvd.

Houston, TX  77030

(P) 713-799-7122; (F) 713-799-7180

Email: dean.james at exch.library.tmc.edu
<mailto:dean.james at exch.library.tmc.edu> 

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