[Metadatalibrarians] Job Posting: Metadata Analyst, Rice University

Mira E Greene mgreene at rice.edu
Wed May 29 15:29:52 PDT 2019


*Metadata Analyst*

Rice University is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Metadata Analyst 
who will provide leadership in evaluation and application of current and 
emerging metadata standards.This position will expand use of non-MARC 
metadata schemas for content description and access, collaborating with 
others on local and regional digital projects as appropriate.In 
addition, the Metadata Analyst provides training or technical advice to 
library staff regarding resource description and metadata assignment. 
This position serves as a primary resource person for the library on 
metadata practice, providing significant input on relevant policies and 
procedures.The position reports to the Head of Cataloging and Metadata 
Services Department in Technical Services.The Department includes 8 
exempt, 5 non-exempt, and 2 part-time temporary staff, plus student workers.

*Responsibilities*:Provides leadership in a team environment to evaluate 
and apply appropriate metadata schemas to provide description and access 
for various digital projects of the library and Rice 
University.Responsible for associated authority and quality 
control.Assists in development and ongoing review of local policies and 
procedures for such applications.Stays up-to-date with national metadata 
standards and schemas and is responsible for interpreting and adapting 
those for local purposes.Acts as liaison for metadata projects with 
other departments within the library and/or other campus groups and 
individuals.Provides training or technical advice to library staff 
regarding resource description and metadata assignment.


Assists and/or manages special cataloging projects undertaken by the 
Department as assigned by the Department Head. May lead project 
staff.Participates in departmental and library-wide committees and work 
groups established to further various aspects of the Fondren Library 
mission.Assists in other cataloging activities as needed.

*Requirements include:*ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library 
Science; three years of related experience specializing in metadata or 
cataloging.Successful project management experience.Excellent oral and 
written communication skills; project management skills; proven ability 
to solve problems; leadership and training skills and an ability to 
reach consensus with diverse constituencies; ability to recommend 
solutions in areas not under direct supervision;; thorough knowledge of 
MARC and non-MARC metadata standards and practices (e.g. Dublin Core, 
EAD, TEI, MODS, METS, OAI, etc.) and demonstrated knowledge of current 
and emerging metadata practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of 
institutional repository platforms, preferably DSpace; knowledge of OCLC 
and vendor services; knowledge of integrated library systems, preferably 
Alma.

*Preferred qualifications:*Experience as a librarian in an academic 
library.Familiarity with DSpace. Experience with scripting & programming 
languages (such as Python, JavaScript, etc.). Knowledge of MarcEdit and 
an additional MARC data manipulation tool (such as OpenRefine, Trifacta, 
etc.). Experience with APIs.

*Salary & benefits*:$55,000 minimum, with hiring salary commensurate 
with experience and qualifications; no state or local income tax; 21 
benefit days; 8 study days; a range of retirement options including 
TIAA/CREF; health and life insurance; and tuition waiver.

*Environment:*Rice University provides a stimulating work environment, 
with opportunities to participate in the delivery of innovative library 
services supported by leading edge technologies. Fondren Library 
(http://library.rice.edu/) is a research library with over 2.9 million 
volumes and over 170,000 serial subscriptions.  The Library has a 
state-of-the-art offsite shelving facility and completed a major 
building renovation project in 2006.  An active program of digital 
resource development and delivery is underway.

Houston is a vibrant, multicultural city, with world-class visual and 
performing arts ranging from the traditional to the avant-garde. The 
fourth largest city in the country, Houston enjoys a moderate cost of 
living and easy proximity to the Gulf Coast.

For more information, see:

http://www.explore.rice.edu/explore/General_Information.asp

http://www.visithoustontexas.com/media/neighborhoods

Applications received by July 8, 2019 will receive first consideration. 
Please apply with cover letter, resume, and the names, titles, 
addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references 
at: https://jobs.rice.edu/postings/19796.Inquiries:  Melinda Reagor 
Flannery, Assistant University Librarian/Search Coordinator at (713) 
348-3773 or e-mail reagor at rice.edu <mailto:reagor at rice.edu>.  Rice 
University is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.



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