[Metadatalibrarians] Job Opportunity: Head of Metadata Services, University of California Berkeley

[Salwa Ismail]

Direct link to the position: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF02846/
(apologies for cross-posting)

Come work with us! It's a great and supportive work environment, where
innovation is encouraged and new ideas are received enthusiastically...and
the campus is super gorgeous too (for when we return post-COVID).
I am happy to answer any questions!

Hiring range: Librarian

Salary Range: $86,534 to $104,276 annually (salary based on qualifications)
This is a full-time appointment

The University of California, Berkeley Library seeks an innovative and
engaged information professional to lead the Metadata Services unit and to
help provide guidance and strategic direction for the future of resource
description for the Library, colleagues in the UC consortium, and beyond.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Head of the Collections Services Division and working
closely with unit heads for Acquisitions and Preservation, and other
collaborating units in the Library, the Head of Metadata Services will
oversee the creation of metadata for materials acquired and created by the
University and provide vision for the delivery of new services within the
area of resource description and discovery.
The Head of Metadata Services will build the metadata capabilities in the
unit by fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation,
accountability, and ongoing learning. This may be accomplished by assessing
staff training and development, promoting library-wide collaboration, and
keeping abreast of current and new practices within the rapidly evolving
realm of information management and discovery. The Head will also serve as
an authoritative resource person for metadata related questions, supervise
and contribute to the creation of original and complex adaptive catalog
records using MARC 21, RDA, LCSH and LCC, and support the UC Berkeley
Library’s participation in the Program for Cooperative Cataloging. The Head
of Metadata Services will help lead the implementation of Linked Data at
Berkeley.
The Head of Metadata Services is responsible for supervising staff and
librarians in the unit.
The Head of Metadata Services is expected to be a key player in building
effective relationships with colleagues both nationally and internationally
as new metadata standards emerge.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum basic qualification at time of application
● Advanced Degree

Additional Qualification:
• Minimum three years of experience in an academic library (must be met by
the start of the job)

More details are at this URL: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF02846/
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*Salwa Ismail*
*Associate University Librarian for Digital Initiatives and Information
Technology*
*Associate CIO for UC Berkeley Library*
*Doe Annex 255G*
*UC Berkeley Library*
*o: (510) 664-5484*
*salwa.ismail at berkeley.edu <salwa.ismail at berkeley.edu>*
*Schedule with me? Use: https://calendly.com/salwa-ismail
<https://calendly.com/salwa-ismail>*