[Metadatalibrarians] Metadata Librarian Position - USASK

[Bindle, David]

For anyone who is interested

 

There is a posting for a tenure track Metadata Librarian at the
University of Saskatchewan Library.

 

Please forward this link to persons whom might be interested. 

 

https://library.usask.ca/employment

 

Tenure - Track Position 

Metadata Librarian 

The University Library provides opportunities for professional growth
and development in a dynamic and flexible work environment. We operate
within a supportive campus community focused on innovation,
collaboration and engagement. We are strategically aligned with the
University's vision focusing on the teacher-learner experience,
researcher, scholar and practitioner interactions, and building broad
relationship and engagement opportunities. We are constantly improving
our operational effectiveness with a strong focus on employee
engagement.  

 

Accountabilities of the Position 

This position reports to the Bibliographic Services Librarian who is the
administrative head of the Monographs Unit. 

Librarians, as faculty, are assigned duties aligned with the practice of
professional skills in the Library Standards for Promotion and Tenure
(2003, as amended). Duties may cover the development of the collections,
organizing collections, teaching information research skills,
information services, information technology, administration, and
research/scholarly work. 

Practice of Professional Skills 

 

** Development of Collections 

Develops, coordinates, and supervises workflow for digitization,
archiving and retrieval of local holdings 

 

** Organizing Collections 

Provides cataloguing and metadata creation for library materials in all
subjects and formats, especially electronic; develops, implements and
evaluates procedures standards and workflow relating to cataloguing and
metadata creation, digital library production, and digital asset
preservation; develops, coordinates, and supervises workflow related to
e-book cataloguing, link resolving and link checking; provides metadata
expertise for digital project initiatives, e.g. Electronic Theses &
Dissertations, Indigenous Studies Portal, institutional repository,
electronic resource license archive; trains staff in procedures of
metadata creation. 

 

** Information Services 

Provides point-of-need assistance to faculty and students relating to
metadata issues and digitization 

 

* Research and Scholarship 

Identifies and develops an active program of research and scholarly
work, which is required of all librarians at the University of
Saskatchewan 

 

Administration and Public Service 

Administration, public service, and outreach are also assigned duties
within the Library Standards for Promotion and Tenure. These include
active participation in collegial library and university committees as
position/rank allows as well as in academic or professional
organizations. 

 

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies 

A Master of Library Science or equivalent degree from a
university/institution recognized by the University of Saskatchewan is
required. 

Candidates should also possess: 

 

** A thorough knowledge of current and emerging metadata standards and
applications, and technical services workflows 

 

** Experience using traditional cataloguing tools and standards 

 

** Experience using current standards for metadata storage and retrieval


 

** Experience with metadata creation, mapping, manipulation and
conversion 

 

** Experience working on digital library initiatives 

 

** Experience in academic librarianship 

 

** A commitment to continuing development of professional knowledge and
skills 

 

** Excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills 

 

** Knowledge and understanding of current and emerging library and
information systems, educational tools, and databases 

 

** Strong analytical, organizational and customer service skills 

 

** Demonstrated capacity to lead and motivate people 

 

Candidates must be able to: 

 

** Be flexible in a changing and dynamic environment 

 

** Highlight their commitment to service 

 

** Demonstrate ability to work independently as well as in a collegial
team environment 

 

** Demonstrate ability to develop and manage collections in multiple
formats 

 

** Demonstrate development of professional knowledge and skills on a
continuing basis 

 

The appointment is subject to a probationary period of three to five
years and specific duties are assigned by the Dean of the Library.
Librarians and Archivists are members of the U of S Faculty Association.
Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The salary range for this position is $50,101 to $62,101. Librarians at
the U of S enjoy an excellent benefits plan as well as research start-up
support. 

 

About the University Library 

The University of Saskatchewan Library (library.usask.ca) is one of
Canada's leading research libraries and, as such, is a member of the
Association of Research Libraries and the Canadian Association of
Research Libraries. In addition to its electronic services and seven
campus locations, the Library's 150 FTE faculty and staff serve over
27,000 faculty, staff and students. The Library consists of three major
areas - Services to Clients, Services to Libraries, and the Dean's
Office. The Metadata Librarian is a member of Services to Libraries, the
67-member strong technical services team that provides support and
advice to staff and users. The Monographs Unit consists of the Head, the
Metadata Librarian, and fourteen staff who are collectively responsible
for monograph acquisitions, cataloguing, and digital library
development. 

The Library Strategic Plan (2008-2013) sets an ambitious program for the
transformation of library resources, facilities and services, designed
to ensure the Library's continued growth and development over the course
of the University's second century of development. Planning is currently
underway for an Academic Health Sciences Library as part of a new
Academic Health Sciences Complex, with 2013 as the anticipated
completion date for the Library. Another major initiative is
transforming the Murray Library's user-centered space to create an
enhanced Learning Commons - a collaborative initiative of the Library,
the University Learning Centre, and University Information Technology
Services.

 

About the University of Saskatchewan and the City of Saskatoon 

Having celebrated its centenary in 2007, the University of Saskatchewan
(usask.ca) is one of the leading medical-doctoral universities in
Canada. Its Strategic Directions and Integrated Plan outline a vision
focused on international standards in all activities, academic
pre-eminence, and a sense of place. The opening of a Canadian Light
Source synchrotron, construction of an International Vaccine Centre, the
establishment of new graduate Schools of Public Health, Public Policy,
and Environment and Sustainability, and significant capital building
projects to revitalize Law, Veterinary Medicine, Health Sciences, and
Library buildings on campus are just some of the University's recent
achievements. The University also boasts one of the most attractive
campuses in the country. 

Saskatoon (saskatoon.ca), a city of approximately 207,000, is situated
on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River. The city offers a scenic
accessible riverbank, many parks, a diverse and thriving economic base,
a vibrant social and cultural community, and a superior quality of life.


 

To Apply 

The Search Committee comprises all Librarians holding probationary or
tenured appointments within the Library. The CVs of all applicants will
be made available in confidence to the members of the Search Committee. 

Applicants wishing to apply should send their curriculum vitae, the
names of three references, and a statement outlining their knowledge,
experience, and abilities related to the position by January 30, 2009. 

Please send applications to: 

Jill Mierke, Human Resources Manager 

University of Saskatchewan Library 

Murray Library University of Saskatchewan Room 156 Murray Building 3
Campus Drive Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A4 

Fax: 306-966-5932 

Email: library.jobs at usask.ca 

Confidential inquiries can be directed to Jill Mierke, Human Resources
Manager, 

Telephone 306-966-5927 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority. The University is committed
to Employment Equity. Members of Designated Groups (women, Aboriginal
peoples, people with disabilities and visible minorities) are encouraged
to self-identify on their applications.