KU Libraries Metadata Coordinator position

From: Stuart Glogoff (stuartg@U.ARIZONA.EDU)
Date: Tue Oct 29 2002 - 10:53:38 CST

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From: Stuart Glogoff <mailto:stuartg@U.ARIZONA.EDU>
Subject:      KU Libraries Metadata Coordinator position
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    <pre> The KU Libraries are accepting applications for the position of Metadata Coordinator. For a full position description, please see:

    http://www.lib.ku.edu

    Review of applications begins November 4, 2002.

    The Metadata Coordinator participates as a member of the digital library team and as a member of the Cataloging Department. Analyzes and coordinates the use of metadata schemes for digital initiatives within the Library and elsewhere on campus. In addition, the Metadata Coordinator:

    ·Maintains knowledge of national metadata standards and schema;

    ·Helps establish and oversee metadata policies for the Libraries and other campus agencies;

    ·Participates as a member of the digital library development team, working closely with the Director of Digital Libraries to ensure integration of metadata from a variety of sources into the University's Digital Library;

    ·Guides the Cataloging Department in the application and use of non-MARC metadata cataloging standards;

    ·Works closely with a variety of constituents both within and outside the library system to determine appropriate metadata schemes and requirements for various repositories;

    ·Provides ongoing metadata coordination, instruction, analysis, promotion, documentation and other supporting activities.

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited MLS. Three years of academic library experience. Knowledge of the concepts and applications used in the standards and practices of organizing information. Knowledge of current cataloging rules and standards. In addition to MARC, experience with one or more additional major descriptive metadata standard: EAD, TEI, VRA Core, Dublin Core, or others. Ability to plan, coordinate and implement projects. Excellent organization skills with aptitude for complex analytical and detailed work. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a rapidly changing environment. Ability to provide effective individual and group training. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with the creation and/or management of digital projects. Familiarity with XML. Supervisory experience.

    SALARY AND BENEFITS: Annual salary is highly competitive and dependent upon qualifications. Benefits include 22 days vacation and 12 days sick leave per year; several paid holidays; group health and life insurance options; choice of four retirement programs; and eligibility to apply for sabbatical leave.

    APPLICATION DEADLINE & PROCEDURES: Applications received by November 4, 2002 will receive first consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

    For full consideration, applicants must provide a letter indicating how their experience relates to each of the required and preferred qualifications. In addition, please provide a current resume and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references. Please send this material to:

    Sandra K. Gilliland, Asst. to the Dean University of Kansas Libraries - 502 Watson Library 1425 Jayhawk Boulevard Lawrence, KS 66045-7544 phone: (785)864-8922 fax: (785)864-5311 email: mailto:sgilliland@ku.edu

    The University of Kansas is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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