[Metadatalibrarians] Job posting: Metadata Librarian, Arizona State University

[Joe Altimus]

Please excuse multiple postings.


*Metadata Librarian*

The ASU Libraries invites applications for the position of Metadata
Librarian in the Bibliographic & Metadata Services department. The
department’s six librarians and 21 staff is responsible for managing the
Libraries’ approximately $11 million collections budget, acquiring
materials in all formats, and creating and maintaining metadata to
facilitate discovery of library resources. The department, serving ASU
libraries on five campuses plus ASU Online, works closely with other
library staff on digital initiatives and projects. Primary assignment is to
support and improve the ASU Libraries resource discovery services by
maintaining and improving the Libraries ability to process and load
bibliographic data to the integrated library system (Sierra), and manage
and improve resource description activities for special collections
resources and Arizona government documents. Responsibilities also include:
contributing to departmental productivity and efficient operation through
documentation and reporting of dataload activities, collaboration with
staff performing resource description activities; determining policies and
practices for assigned workflows; supporting metadata needs of the
department; working in close collaboration with library staff devoted to
acquisitions, batch processing, electronic resources management,
repositories, etc. Associated duties include supporting the metadata needs
of the ASU Digital Repository, and the digital projects and research data
management teams. The Metadata Librarian works as a member of the Metadata
unit, reporting to the Librarian for Metadata Analysis within the
Bibliographic & Metadata Services department. This is a year-to-year
academic professional position.

*Required Qualifications: *American Library Association accredited MLS, MIS
or equivalent advanced degree in library or information science to be
completed by date of hire; demonstrated experience in bibliographic data
processing; demonstrated experience in resource description; demonstrated
experience with standards for bibliographic and authority data (e.g. MARC,
AACR2, RDA, LCSH, LCC).

*Preferred Qualifications: *Demonstrated experience with integrated library
systems and complex bibliographic databases; strong service orientation and
excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; successful experience with
project management and collaborative project development; demonstrated
ability to effectively organize and manage multiple, simultaneous projects,
develop efficient workflows and procedures and balance competing demands;
demonstrated experience creating and working with authority data (LC
Authorities, VIAF); experience with non-Marc metadata, particularly Dublin
Core, EAD/EAC, METS and PREMIS; demonstrated experience in documenting
procedures and writing specifications; experience with metadata analysis
tools and editors; experience working on digital repository records and
projects; experience with knowledge bases and other process-control
devices, applied to bibliographic services; knowledge of character encoding
systems and methods; knowledge of semantic web, linked data principles and
RDF; aptitude for learning new technologies and metadata standards;
excellent communication and analytic skills, including the ability to work
well in a team-based environment.

*Salary:* $49,000 minimum; rank of Assistant or Associate, depending on
experience.

*Application Procedures:* Application packet consists of a cover letter,
comprehensive vita or resume, and names, addresses, phone numbers and email
addresses of 3 recent professional references. Send Attn.: Search Committee
Automated Metadata Librarian. The application should be sent as a single
(one) complete electronic file to Lillie Johnson, Lillie.Johnson at asu.edu.
Questions regarding the position can be addressed to Marcia Anderson,
Marcia.Anderson at asu.edu.

*Application Deadline: *Application deadline is March 25, 2016. If not
filled, applications will be reviewed weekly thereafter until the search is
closed.

*Other Information: *Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the
United States. A background check is required for employment. For more
information regarding ASU visit www.asu.edu and our web site: lib.asu.edu.
For the Tempe and/or Phoenix area please go to www.visitarizona.com.
Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be
considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin,
disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.