[Metadatalibrarians] Job Posting: Library Assistant III - Tisch Library (MA)

[May, Alexander B.]

Library Assistant III - Tisch Library (MA)

Ready to make an impact? Tisch Library at Tufts University is looking for an innovative, service-oriented Library Assistant III to be part of our Digital Initiatives team.

Reporting to the Digital Initiatives Librarian, the LAIII for cataloging and metadata services will be responsible for metadata creation and maintenance of digital content added to the institutional repository. She/He will also be responsible for original and complex copy cataloging of materials in multiple formats received in the library. The position is part of a collaborative team that implements policies and procedures to provide cataloging and metadata services at the University.

Ideally, you will have experience creating and maintaining metadata, a solid knowledge of established and emerging metadata standards (MARC, Dublin Core, MODS), strong technical aptitude, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently in a team-oriented environment. Familiarity with markup languages such as XML, and XML editing software such as Oxygen is a plus.

Tisch Library supports Tufts University School of Arts & Sciences and the School of Engineering, providing services and resources to assist members of the Tufts community in their teaching, learning and research. Tisch Library provides collections, expertise, and technology-rich environments to support the creation and dissemination of scholarship.

The Resource Management and Repository Services Department provides support for the creation, management, and preservation of scholarship. The department cultivates teamwork and collaborative relationships within and outside Tisch Library to provide high-quality resources and services for our users.

The full job description is available online at: http://tufts.taleo.net/careersection/ext/jobdetail.ftl?job=18001334&lang=en
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