JOB: Discovery Metadata Librarian, Yale Univ.

Tue Apr 9 16:48:50 EDT 2013

*Discovery Metadata Librarian*

Catalog and Metadata Services****

Yale University Library****

New Haven, CT****

Rank: Librarian 1-3****

www.yale.edu/jobs****

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Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in
New Haven, Connecticut.  Conveniently located between Boston and New York,
New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources
that include two major art museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory
theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of
Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.****

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*The University and the Library:*

The Yale University Library, as one of the world's leading research
libraries, collects, organizes, preserves, and provides access to and
services for a rich and unique record of human thought and creativity. It
fosters intellectual growth and supports the teaching and research missions
of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide. A distinctive
strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including around 12.8 million
volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early
printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaging in numerous
projects to expand access to its physical and digital collections. Housed
in eighteen buildings including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke
Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the Bass Library, it employs a
dynamic and diverse staff of approximately five hundred who offer
innovative and flexible services to library readers.  For additional
information on the Yale University Library, please visit the Library's web
site at www.library.yale.edu.****

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Within the University Library, Technical Services departments pursue a
course of continual change and innovation in building integrated,
university-wide information access systems. These systems are designed to
provide readers timely access to new materials in all formats as well as a
high-quality bibliographic record of Yale's extraordinary library
collections, which have developed over the last three centuries. Our
collections continue to grow at more than 200,000 volumes per year,
including an increasing number of materials in digital form.****

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*Position Focus:*

Under the general direction of the Metadata Services and Catalog Management
Team Leader, the Discovery Metadata Librarian works closely with other
librarians and support staff in the department, and across the Library, to
support the discovery of, and access to, the library’s digital and print
content through metadata analysis, creation, consultation, enhancement, and
maintenance services for both analog and digital projects, within the
Library and across the campus. The Metadata Librarian will also be
responsible for developing metadata maintenance workflow and projects, and
providing training in basic and/or special metadata implementations to
other staff within the department and across the library. [711]****

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*Position Responsibilities:*

1.                Creates metadata records for the functional requirements
of a project; identifies and implements appropriate metadata standards for
digital projects that the team and department are engaged in; contributes
to the development and maintenance of the library’s metadata initiatives
and operations.****

2.                Designs and applies metadata mapping profiles for
conversion of metadata from one schema to another for production purposes;
develops and implements workflows and procedures for collection-specific
projects. Provides consultation and guidance to colleagues in other
departments or libraries and supports faculty members and/or students for
their teaching, research, and learning endeavors.****

3.                Participates in the planning and implementation of
library-wide digital initiatives and projects. Develops plans and monitors
the timely progress of the ongoing projects; and provides training and
documentation for project related activities.****

4.                Develops and implements metadata and cataloging tools and
applications. Assesses and analyzes the automation needs of the team and
department for both metadata and cataloging operations; explores,
evaluates, and implements both open source programs and commercial products
that support and improve the current metadata and/or cataloging functions;
customizes existing cataloging applications and toolkits to enhance
productivity and efficiency.****

5.                Applies programming and scripting languages in support of
the technical requirements and production needs for metadata creation,
conversion, implementation, and maintenance; develops and/or customizes API
applications and tools for automation and innovation.****

6.                Participates in the Library’s development of
next-generation discovery tools and interfaces. Coordinates metadata
activities and provides analysis and advice on metadata implementation,
enhancement, and troubleshooting.****

7.                Develops and provides technical training for staff within
the department and across the library in the application of metadata
standards and the Yale metadata best practices, and works closely with the
Training and Documentation Librarian in preparing training documents and
workshops.****

8.                Engages in continuous professional development, by
seeking professional training and learning opportunities inside and outside
of Yale, to keep up with the current metadata standards and practices,
linked data developments, and the evolving information discovery
technologies; participates in departmental and library-wide committees and
collaborative programs.****

9.                May be required to assist in disaster recovery efforts.
May be assigned to work at West Campus location in West Haven, CT.****

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*Principal Responsibilities:*

1.                The Librarian 1 is the beginning rank and is expected to
demonstrate excellence in meeting the position responsibilities, as defined
by the job description and annual goals.****

2.                Begin to fulfill the criteria for service to the library,
university, and/or community.****

3.                Begin to fulfill the criteria for professional
contributions.****

4.                For a complete description of the position and
department, please see the department URL.****

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*Required Education and Experience:*

Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association
accredited Library school. In selected instances, a post-graduate degree in
a related discipline may be required or substituted for an MLS. Appointment
to Librarian 1 rank is limited to two years at which time it is expected
that the individual will develop necessary requirements to meet
expectations of performance at the Librarian 2 level.****

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*Required Skills and Abilities:*

1.                Demonstrated ability in working with current and emerging
metadata standards and tools, including MARCXML, Dublin Core, MODS, and
METS. Knowledge of XML, XSLT, and XPath. Strong metadata analytical and
problem solving skills.****

2.                Strong computer skills and proficiency with heterogeneous
operating systems including Windows, Mac, and UNIX/Linux. Demonstrated
ability to work with computer hardware and software application related to
library services. Working familiarity with one or more local library
management system (preferably Voyager).****

3.                Ability to manage a variety of tasks and multiple
priorities. Demonstrated record of designing projects and bringing them to
a conclusion in a timely fashion.****

4.                Logical and enthusiastic approach to work; careful
attention to detail; initiative and follow-through in equal measure.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications and analytical
ability.****

5.                Demonstrated ability to work collegially and
cooperatively within and across organizations. Demonstrated ability to work
collaboratively and independently with varied groups within a complex
organization, and in a rapidly changing, team environment.****

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*Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: *

1.                Reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages other
than English.****

2.                Two years of experience with metadata creation and
production; experience developing library content discovery applications
and system improvements.****

3.                Skills in programming and scripting languages. SQL and
database query skills.****

4.                Knowledge of cataloging standards, authority control,
subject analysis, and controlled vocabulary.****

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*Salary and Benefits:*

We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence
of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great workplaces, Yale
University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and
true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide
variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and
educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive
recreational facilities, and much more. ****

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Applications consisting of a *cover letter, resume, and the names and
contact information of three professional references* should be sent by
creating an account and applying online athttp://www.yale.edu/jobs  for
immediate consideration - the STARS req ID for this position is *20479BR*.
Please be sure to reference #*20479BR* in your cover letter.****

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*Background Check Requirements:*

All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment
background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle and
credit checks based on the position description and job requirements.  All
offers are contingent on successful completion of the required background
check.  Please visit
http://www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional
information on the background check requirements and process.****

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*Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  Yale
values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly
encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority
groups.*

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