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[Davis, Betty Jean]

INDIANA UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES BLOOMINGTON
METADATA LIBRARIAN
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The Indiana University Bloomington Libraries are seeking an innovative and
dynamic individual to lead the Libraries in the analysis and use of metadata
and to contribute to the Libraries' traditional and non-traditional efforts
to improve access to all information resources.  The Indiana University
Bloomington Libraries are one of the leading academic research library
systems in North America, providing strong collections, quality service and
instructional programs, and leadership in the application of information
technologies. The Digital Library Program at Indiana University has created
more than 300,000 digital objects to date in many formats, including
electronic text, digital images, and sound. In addition, the Libraries are
rapidly expanding their commercially produced digital collections.
Responsibilities: Reports to the Associate Dean & Director of Technical
Services and works closely with a variety of constituents within the library
system to determine appropriate methods of providing access to information
resources. Advises on the application of metadata schema for digital objects
and assists in defining Digital Library Program and other digital project
parameters. Provides descriptive, administrative, and structural metadata
needed to support the Libraries' expanding digital collections and may also
work with traditional MARC cataloging. Participates in the translation of
metadata between formats and its integration from a variety of sources.
Stays abreast of national metadata initiatives and participates in library
committees, communicating with relevant selectors, curators, subject
specialists regarding metadata in digital libraries. Qualifications:
Required: ALA-accredited degree in library or information science or
equivalent combination of degrees and experience. Knowledge of the concepts
and applications used in the standards and practices of organizing
information. In addition to MARC, experience with one or more of the
following metadata standards: EAD, TEI, VRA Core, Dublin Core, RDF, CIDOC,
or others. Experience with creation and/or management of digital objects in
various text, image, sound, and/or video formats. Ability to work
independently as well as collegially in a complex, rapidly changing and
culturally diverse environment with various groups of library staff.
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to plan,
coordinate, and implement projects. Good organization skills and an aptitude
for complex analytical and detailed work. Ability to meet the requirements
of a tenured-track appointment. Preferred: experience in one or more of
these areas: experience with SGML and/or XML. Experience with computer
programming languages particularly Perl and Java. Experience with multiple
computer platforms including Linux, UNIX, Windows, and MacOS. Experience in
applying for or managing grant proposals. Salary and Benefits: Salary and
rank are negotiable and competitive dependent upon qualifications and
experience. This is a tenure-track academic appointment that includes
eligibility for sabbatical leaves. Benefits include a university health care
plan, TIAA/CREF retirement/annuity plan, group life insurance, and liberal
vacation and sick leave. To Apply: Review of applications will begin on
March 15, 2002. The position will remain open until filled. Send letter of
application, professional vita, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers
of four references to: Yolanda Cooper-Birdine, Libraries Human Resources
Officer, Indiana University Libraries, Main Library 201A, Bloomington, IN
47405, (812) 855-8196; Fax: (812) 855-2576; e-mail: ycooperb at indiana.edu
<mailto:ycooperb at indiana.edu>. For further information concerning Indiana
University: <http://www.iub.edu>, or employment opportunities at the IUB
Libraries: <http://www.indiana.edu/~libpers>. Indiana University is strongly
committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university
actively encourages applications and nominations of women, persons of color,
applicants with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups.
Indiana University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Betty Davis
Libraries Human Resources
Main Library 201A
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN  47405
(812) 855-8196