[Metadatalibrarians] Job Posting: Map Metadata & Curatorial Specialist at UC Berkeley

[Susan Powell]

Due to system downtime last week, our deadline for applications has been
extended to November 7, 2016. Please pass this on to anyone who might be
interested.

To apply, please search for job #22282 at http://jobs.berkeley.edu/
job-listings.html. Job description below.

Thanks,
Susan


UC Berkeley is hiring a Map Metadata & Curatorial Specialist to work in our
> Earth Sciences & Map Library. Please pass this on to anyone who might be
> interested.
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> Map Metadata & Curatorial Specialist #22282
>
>    - Job ID: 22282
>    - Location: Main Campus-Berkeley
>    - Full/Part Time: Full-Time
>    - Regular/Temporary: Regular
>    - Department: Library AdministrationAbout Berkeley
>
>    The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's most
>    iconic teaching and research institutions. Since 1868, Berkeley has fueled
>    a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and
>    social value in California, the United States and the world. Berkeley's
>    culture of openness, freedom and acceptance-academic and artistic,
>    political and cultural-make it a very special place for students, faculty
>    and staff.
>
>    Berkeley is committed to hiring and developing staff who want to work
>    in a high performing culture that supports the outstanding work of our
>    faculty and students. In deciding whether to apply for a staff position at
>    Berkeley, candidates are strongly encouraged to consider the alignment of
>    the Berkeley Workplace Culture with their potential for success at
>    http://jobs.berkeley.edu/why-berkeley.html
>    <http://jobs.berkeley.edu/why-berkeley.html>
>    Application Review Date
>
>    The First Review Date for this job is: 10/19/16
>    Departmental Overview
>
>    The Library's Engineering and Physical Sciences Division includes five
>    libraries - Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Earth Sciences & Map,
>    Engineering, Mathematics Statistics, and Physics-Astronomy. These libraries
>    are primary service points and provide research-level print and digital
>    collections to support the research and teaching programs of the College of
>    Engineering, College of Chemistry, and College of Letters & Science's
>    Mathematical and Physical Sciences Division. Researchers throughout the
>    university community and beyond heavily use these libraries. Collectively
>    the staff consists of 6 librarians, 10 career staff, and over 30 student
>    library employees.
>
>    Catalog & Metadata Services (C&MS) is responsible for cataloging,
>    metadata maintenance, and physical treatment of all new monographs,
>    serials, and other material types in all physical and digital formats and
>    languages (except Chinese, Japanese, and Korean) for the Doe/Moffitt
>    Libraries and Subject Specialty Libraries. Within Catalog & Metadata
>    Services, the Metadata Creation Unit's focus is on the creation of new
>    library metadata and the use or expansion of existing metadata. C&MS works
>    closely with other Library units on projects to improve catalog quality and
>    to identify and create non-MARC metadata for digital library projects.
>
>    This position reports to the Head of the Engineering & Physical
>    Sciences Division with a dotted line to the Head of Catalog & Metadata
>    Services.
>    Responsibilities
>
>    Creates and upgrades metadata/catalog records for maps, map sets,
>    atlases, and digital geospatial data for the Earth Sciences & Map Library
>    and other campus libraries. Prepares and assigns metadata to digital map
>    sets and geospatial data for ingestion into digital collections. Performs
>    complex database maintenance by resolving conflicts and improving or
>    correcting bibliographic, item, holdings, and/or authority records in the
>    UCB online catalog, OCLC, and/or other library databases. Selects maps for
>    purchase, storage, or weeding under the direction of the GIS & Map
>    Librarian. Performs and/or trains student employees in performing
>    bibliographic searching and submits map orders on behalf of the GIS & Map
>    Librarian. Physically prepares maps, map sets, and atlases for
>    accessioning, storage, or deaccessioning per established procedures and/or
>    trains and directs student employees in this work. Provides reference and
>    instruction services related to the map collection. Performs map scanning
>    for the large format scanning service, interlibrary loan, and digital
>    projects. Creates and maintains relevant documentation. Analyzes,
>    evaluates, interprets and revises or proposes revisions to established
>    guidelines. Represents the Earth Sciences & Map Library on the Cataloging &
>    Metadata Council and participates in Earth Sciences & Map Library,
>    Engineering & Physical Sciences Division, and Catalog & Metadata Services
>    unit meetings.
>    Required Qualifications
>    - Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent
>    experience/training
>    - Professional proficiency with current cataloging standards,
>    practices, and tools for original and complex copy cataloging such as RDA,
>    MARC21 formats, Library of Congress Classification (particularly
>    classification schedule G), Library of Congress Subject Analysis,
>    Cataloger's Desktop, RDA Toolkit, and other resources of relevance to map
>    and geospatial data cataloging.
>    - Minimum 1 year experience performing full original cataloging.
>    - Experience using OCLC Connexion and integrated library systems.
>    - Excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving,
>    interpersonal, and communication skills.
>    - Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to work creatively
>    and effectively both independently and as a team member.
>
>    Preferred Qualifications
>
>    - One or more years of experience cataloging maps and geospatial
>    resources.
>    - Demonstrated understanding of cartographic and geospatial resources
>    and concepts.
>    - Experience with the Millennium integrated library system.
>    - Experience working with existing and emerging metadata standards
>    such as MODS, Dublin Core, METS, XML, and FGDC and/or ISO standards for GIS
>    data.
>    - Experience assisting library patrons through reference and
>    instruction.
>    - Experience with GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS.
>
>    Salary & Benefits
>       - Annual salary is $48,700 - $70,000.
>
>       For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by
>       the University visit: http://ucnet.university
>       ofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
>       <http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html>
>       How To Apply
>
>    Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when
>    applying.
>    Conviction History Background
>
>    This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a
>    background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley
>    does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received
>    in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the
>    right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the
>    background check.
>    Equal Employment Opportunity
>
>    The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
>    Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
>    employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
>    orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected
>    veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see:
>    http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
>    <http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf> For
>    the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative
>    action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/400
>    0376/NondiscrimAffirmAct.
>
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