[Metadatalibrarians] Job Opportunity: Metadata Librarian, University of Arkansas

Sat Feb 10 07:21:04 PST 2024

Metadata Librarian
University of Arkansas Libraries
Fayetteville, Arkansas

Reporting to the Director of Metadata and Preservation Services, the Metadata Librarian serves as the primary metadata specialist for the Libraries' CONTENTdm digital collections, working collaboratively with the department head, the Digital Services Department, the Special Collections Division, and other departmental staff to complete individual projects. The librarian also collaborates with the Office of Scholarly Communications and User Services to create metadata for University of Arkansas Department of Music concert recordings in the ScholarWorks (Digital Commons) institutional repository. The librarian creates metadata for other types of digital projects and collections as needed and performs original and complex copy cataloging for media materials in a variety of formats. The librarian maintains knowledge of current and emerging standards, tools, and best practices and will document metadata and cataloging procedures for assigned areas of responsibility. The librarian serves on the department's leadership team.

Librarians hold faculty status and contribute to the teaching, service, and research mission of the University. Library faculty are vital members of the scholarly community and engage with current professional trends and literature, pursue the discovery of new knowledge related to their field of expertise, share the results of their scholarly work through presentations and publications, and engage in professional service at the Libraries, campus, state, and national levels.

Relocation allowance available. Benefits include TIAA or Fidelity Investments, 22 days of annual leave, tuition reduction, health insurance, and funding support for research, service, and professional development activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

  *   Serves as the metadata specialist for the majority of the Libraries' CONTENTdm digital projects
  *   Along with the department head, serves on the project team for each CONTENTdm digital project, making recommendations about the timeframe, metadata elements, and controlled vocabulary to be used
  *   Collaborates with other departmental staff assigned to work on CONTENTdm projects, promoting consistency, and assists with training as requested
  *   Manages remediation to ensure that the metadata for older digital collections is updated to current practice
  *   Creates metadata for University of Arkansas Department of Music concert recordings hosted in ScholarWorks
  *   Creates metadata for other types of digital projects and collections as needed
  *   Together with the department head, serves as a metadata consultant for other Libraries' departments, including responding to requests about metadata standards and procedures, controlled vocabulary, and crosswalking metadata from one platform to another
  *   Maintains the Libraries' application profile, the CONTENTdm Cookbook, and creates and maintains cataloging procedures for assigned formats
  *   Performs original and complex copy cataloging of media materials for the main collection, including scores, sound recordings, and video recordings, in accordance with local and national standards (RDA, Library of Congress Program for Cooperative Cataloging Policy Statements, MLA best practices, etc.)
  *   Stays informed of evolving cataloging and metadata trends, changes in best practices and standards, new software applications, and local technology changes
  *   Takes part in professional development activities, including attending workshops, webinars, and conferences, to augment existing training and skills
  *   Serves on the Content Services leadership team

Minimum Qualifications

  *   Masters in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent institution
  *   Experience with non-MARC metadata standards for digital materials such as Dublin Core, MODS, or EAD
  *   At least one year of demonstrated relevant experience cataloging library materials, including original cataloging and applying controlled vocabulary
  *   Demonstrated experience using MARC21, RDA/AACR2, Library of Congress (LC) Subject Headings, and classification schemes such as LCC
  *   Demonstrated experience with OCLC Connexion or a similar bibliographic utility and the technical services related functions of an integrated library system

Preferred Qualifications

  *   More than one year of relevant professional experience with cataloging and authority work in a mid- to large size academic or research library or equivalent
  *   Demonstrated experience with digital repository systems/software such as CONTENTdm or Digital Commons
  *   Demonstrated experience using Ex Libris' Alma-Primo ILS
  *   Demonstrated experience with documenting technical processes
  *   Demonstrated experience with music or media cataloging

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  *   Familiarity with cataloging tools like Cataloger's Desktop, RDA Toolkit, and Classification Web
  *   Knowledge of tools for manipulating bibliographic data such as MarcEdit, OpenRefine, XSLT, or Oxygen
  *   Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills including meeting project deadlines
  *   Ability to work independently and to collaborate with others
  *   Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  *   Bibliographic knowledge of one or more non-English languages
  *   Working knowledge of word processing software and spreadsheets
  *   Commitment to building and supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility

Additional Information

Interested in learning more about this position or the application process? Attend a confidential information session via zoom:

Tuesday, February 13, 3-4 pm CDT: https://uark.libcal.com/event/11958482

The zoom link will be emailed to registered participants 24 hours prior to the session.

University Libraries

The University Libraries share in the stewardship of the University's goals and take responsibility for the health of the research and teaching collections as well as programs that further support the academic and land grant missions. The University Libraries are comprised of Mullins Library and three branch libraries: Chemistry & Biochemistry, Fine Arts, and Physics, as well as two off-site facilities. For more information, visit the Libraries' website: https://libraries.uark.edu<https://libraries.uark.edu/>

Values of the University Libraries

The University of Arkansas Libraries aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Enriching campus diversity and inclusion is a guiding principle at the University of Arkansas. The University of Arkansas Libraries asserts that the responsibility for creating, supporting, and maintaining an inclusive workplace belongs to all of us. We can strengthen our culture and organization by approaching each other and our work with intentional goodwill, honesty, empathy, and trust as we encourage others to hold themselves and each other accountable to do the same.

We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. For more information regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion and the University Libraries, please visit our website at https://libraries.uark.edu/diversity/

Salary Information

Minimum salary: $55,000, commensurate with education and experience

Application Materials

For the full posting, or to apply, please go to: https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/job/Fayetteville/Metadata-Librarian--Open-Rank-_R0051026. When completing your application, please upload the following: letter of application highlighting education and experience related to the position qualifications, curriculum vitae, and a list of three current references (names, addresses, emails, and telephone numbers).  Candidates who received international degrees in library and information science not accredited by ALA will need to submit the foreign credential evaluation determination. Deadline: 12:01 a.m. CT 03/9/2024.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Deb Kulczak
Director of Metadata and Preservation Services
University of Arkansas Libraries<http://libraries.uark.edu/>
365 North McIlroy Avenue
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701-4002

E-Mail: dkulczak at uark.edu<mailto:dkulczak at uark.edu>
Phone: (479) 575-4811
FAX: (479) 575-5558
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers