[Web4lib] Job Announcement: Metadata Librarian, University of Miami Libraries

[Michael Kim]

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Metadata Librarian

The University of Miami Libraries seek a creative, enthusiastic professional
for the position of Metadata Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Cataloging
& Metadata Services, the Metadata Librarian provides leadership and guidance
in the planning, development, creation, and implementation of metadata
standards for the Libraries, and actively participates as a resource and
liaison to the University community in regards to metadata practices.

THE UNIVERSITY: The University of Miami is one of the nation's leading
research universities in a community of extraordinary diversity and
international vitality. The University is privately supported, non-sectarian
institution, located in Coral Gables, Florida, on a 260-acre subtropical
campus. The University comprises 11 degree granting schools and colleges,
including Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Business Administration,
Communication, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Music, Nursing, and
Marine and Atmospheric Science (www.miami.edu<http://www.miami.edu/>).

THE LIBRARY: The University of Miami Libraries (www.library.miami.edu<
http://www.library.miami.edu/>) ranks among the top 50 research libraries in
North America with a combined collection of approximately 3 million volumes,
45,000 current serials, and over 29,000 E-journal titles. The University of
Miami Libraries include, the Otto G. Richter Library which lies in the heart
of the Gables campus, the Paul Buisson Architecture Library, the Judi Prokop
Newman Business Information Resource Center, and the Marta & Austin Weeks
Music Library, and the Marine and Atmospheric Science Library located at the
Virginia Key campus. The campus also has an independent Medical and Law
library. The Libraries provide support and services for approx. 10,100
undergraduates, 5,100 graduate students, and 10,000 full and part time
faculty and staff. The Libraries has a staff of 37 Librarians and 86 support
staff and is a member of ARL, ASERL, CLIR, NERL, OCLC, and SOLINET.

POSITION:  Reporting to Head of Cataloging & Metadata Services and working
collaboratively with all library units, the Metadata Librarian plays a major
role in the Libraries' digital projects; is responsible for the creation of
metadata for a variety of digital collections; serves as the local authority
for metadata standards, keeping abreast of developments in metadata
standards and practices; documents and implements adopted metadata
standards, practices, and workflows; provides training to the Libraries'
faculty and staff in metadata creation; participates in quality control
activities for the Libraries' bibliographic and metadata repositories; works
closely with the Digital Initiatives, Resources, and Services, and other
stakeholders to plan digital collections and projects; networks,
collaborates and actively participates in local, regional, national, or
international organizations regarding issues in librarianship, metadata
services, and the development of resource discovery tools and services;
serves as the Libraries' metadata liaison to the University; serves
on/participates in University and Libraries committees, task forces, and
teams as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Master's degree from an ALA accredited program or
foreign equivalent, or Ph.D. with required library experience. Working
knowledge and experience with two or more metadata schema and protocols such
as Dublin Core, EAD, VRA Core, MODS, METS, etc.; Knowledge of cataloging
rules, standards, and controlled vocabularies; awareness of current issues
and trends in metadata and digital library development; demonstrated ability
to work quickly and accurately in a service and production-oriented
environment and adapt to a fast paced rapidly changing environment; ability
to plan and implement routines and processes that ensure optimum production,
and monitor projects through to completion in a cost-effective manner;
demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with
diverse constituencies; Effective oral, written and interpersonal
communication skills.

Highly desirable: Experience with applying metadata standards to describe
digital collections using CONTENTdm or other digital management system(s);
Familiarity with related XML technology such as XSLT or XLINK; Familiarity
with relational database structure; Experience with archives and archival
practice; One year of experience in a medium to large research library or
similar organization; Cataloging experience in an academic library; Reading
knowledge of Spanish.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with
experience and qualifications of the person selected. This is a non-tenure
track twelve-month faculty appointment at the Librarian Assistant/Associate
Professor rank. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package
including: paid pension plan; partially paid medical and dental insurance
plans; life, disability, and long-term care insurance available; tuition
remission; 13 paid holidays; and 22 days' annual vacation. Additional
employment benefits available include Credit Union; Employee Assistance
Program; public transportation, Shared Appreciation Mortgage Program (SAM),
bookstore and sporting event discounts; optional fee-based membership in a
state-of-the-art wellness center, moving allowance, and no state or local
income taxes. More information on benefits can be found at: http://www.miami
.edu/benefits/pdf/bensum-faculty06.pdf.

APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS: Applications and nominations will be accepted
until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted
electronically and must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and
the names of three references. The candidate will be notified prior to
contacting references. Send nominations and applications to:

Yolanda Cooper
Deputy University Librarian
Otto G. Richter Library
University of Miami
P.O. Box 248214
Coral Gables, FL 33124-0320
e-mail: richter.recruiting at miami.edu<mailto:richter.recruiting at miami.edu>

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
The University has a strong commitment to diversity and encourages
applications from candidates of diverse cultural backgrounds.