Metadata Coordinator
Rice University
Houston

The Metadata Coordinator provides leadership in evaluation and application of
current and emerging metadata standards. S/he expands use of non-MARC metadata
schemas for content description and access, collaborating with others on local
and regional digital projects as appropriate. In addition, the Metadata
Coordinator provides training or technical advice to library staff regarding
resource description and metadata assignment. This position serves as a
primary resource person for the library on metadata practice, provides
significant input on relevant policies and procedures.

  
Education Required

  * Master's Degree
  * ALA-accredited master of library science degree
  * Experience may not be substituted for the education requirement.
  * Experience Required 2 years
  * Related experience specializing in metadata or cataloging with some successful project management experience.
  * Education may not be substituted for the experience requirement.
  * License/Certification Required
  
Other Skills Required

  * Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  * Project management skills.
  * Proven ability to solve problems.
  * Leadership and training skills and an ability to reach consensus with diverse constituencies.
  * Ability to recommend solutions in areas not under direct supervision.
  * Flexibility in performing different tasks as library needs change.
  * Commitment to enhancing services through teamwork.
  * Ability to prioritize work to ensure that departmental and library goals are realized.
  * Demonstrated commitment to staff development and continuing education.
  * Ability to work without close supervision.
  * Thorough knowledge of MARC and non-MARC metadata standards and practices (e.g. Dublin Core, EAD, TEI, MODS, METS, OAI, etc.) and demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging metadata practices and procedures.
  * Thorough knowledge of institution repositories platforms, preferably DSpace.
  * Knowledge of bibliographic utilities, preferably OCLC, and vendor services.
  * Knowledge of integrated library systems, preferably Sirsi.
Education Preferred

Experience Preferred Experience as a librarian in an academic
library.

License/Certification Preferred

Other Skills Preferred Familiarity with DSpace.

Physical Demands

Working Conditions

(e.g. Weekend/evening work, travel, inclement weather, hazards) Office
environment.

Grade 14

Salary Information Salary Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications,
minimum of $52,000.

Benefits Eligible Benefits Eligible

Job Posting Category Professional/Managerial

Eligible for Overtime No

Work Schedule Monday through Friday; 40 hours a week with a flexible schedule
approved by hiring manager.

Eligible for Shift Differential Not Shift Differential
Eligible

Security Sensitive Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants A list of three references to include
names, titles, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses must be
attached under 'Other Document'

  
NOTE: Applications received by February 11, 2014 will receive first
consideration.

  
Inquiries: Melinda Reagor Flannery @ 713-348-3773 or [log in to unmask]



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