[Web4lib] Metadata teaching opportunity at University of WI-Madison

[Debra Shapiro]

Lecturer for LIS 875, Topics in information processing & retrieval:  
Metadata and Markup Languages
Degree and area of specialization: Minimum of Masters’ degree in  
Library & Information Science

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Required: Two years experience in creating/implementing non-MARC  
metadata in a library setting, or equivalent teaching experience.  
Current familiarity with a range of metadata-related standards,  
including specific metadata schemes, such as Dublin Core, EAD, METS,  
MODS; XML.

Desired: Knowledge of cataloging rules and bibliographic standards  
and their relationship with evolving metadata practices; experience  
with digital library projects

Principal duties:

Under the general supervision of the Director of the School of  
Library and Information studies, teach LIS 875, Topics in Information  
Processing and Retrieval (Topic: Metadata and Markup Languages),  
during Intersession 2008. Duties include preparation of the syllabus  
(syllabi from previous offerings of the course will be provided) ;  
preparing and grading assignments and examinations, and consulting  
with students. This course is taught entirely online, and runs for 3  
weeks, from May 27 - June 15, 2008.

Please Note: Since this is a short term appointment, no UW PVL  
(position vacancy listing) will be posted. To apply, please send a  
resume or curriculum vita, cover letter addressing the specific  
criteria, and 3 references to:

Debra Shapiro
UW-Madison SLIS
Helen C. White Hall, Rm. 4282
600 N. Park St.
Madison WI 53706
608 262 9195
mobile 608 712 6368
FAX 608 263 4849
dsshapiro at wisc.edu

To insure full consideration, applications must be received by: April  
15th, 2008
Submission by email or fax is acceptable



dsshapiro at wisc.edu
Debra Shapiro
UW-Madison SLIS
Helen C. White Hall, Rm. 4282
600 N. Park St.
Madison WI 53706
608 262 9195
mobile 608 712 6368
FAX 608 263 4849