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The Smithsonian Institution Libraries (SIL) has an opening for a Metadata
Librarian at a minimum starting salary of $55,706 per year (Federal grade
GS-11). Headquartered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., SIL serves
the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum complex, with
holdings of 1.5 million books, manuscripts, and other materials in 20
libraries throughout the Institution.

DUTIES: Incumbent creates descriptive metadata based on user needs and
cataloging principles and of non-MARC metadata schemas/standards such as
Dublin Core, XML, METS, MODS, or MADS or exchange protocols such as OAI.
Contributes MARC cataloging to OCLC and the Smithsonian Institution Research
Information System (SIRIS) using LCSH and LC Classification. Uses promising
new metadata/cataloging tools or technologies, and develops strategies for
integrating new technologies and services into existing practices.
Develops/modifies software tools to meet local metadata creating and
conversion needs. Provides metadata advice and support for digital asset
management systems. Participates in Smithsonian, national, and international
discussions related to the harvesting or production of descriptive,
administrative, technical, and structural metadata. Establishes local
policies, procedures, and guidelines for the harvesting/production of
metadata. Coordinates metadata production and trains support staff.
Establishes metadata evaluation and quality assurance procedures. Maintains
a central repository of information on current metadata standards as used at
Smithsonian Libraries. Provides specifications for outsourcing the
production of metadata for digital resources. Oversees the loading of vendor
supplied metadata. Analyzes metadata provided by external vendors to
determine conversions and enhancements needed to support access. Assists in
preparation of grant proposals for digital projects. Serves on SI or SIL
committees or task forces.

The full vacancy announcement #08-AD-293853-JNT-SIL with instructions for
applicants can be found at *
http://ohrweb.si.edu/d/vacancy/current/08-AD-293853-JNT-SIL.pdf*<http://ohrweb.si.edu/d/vacancy/current/08-AD-293853-JNT-SIL.pdf>as
well as the USAJOBS website at
*http://www.usajobs.opm.gov*<http://www.usajobs.opm.gov///ohttp://www.usajobs.opm.gov/>(applicant
must be
U.S. citizen). Information on careers at the Smithsonian Institution is
available at the Smithsonian Institution Office of Human Resources website
at *http://www.si.edu/ohr/* <http://www.si.edu/ohr/>. For further
information, please call (202) 633-6370 (voice) or (202) 633-6409 (TTY); or
email to *[log in to unmask]*<[log in to unmask]:[log in to unmask]>.


Suzanne C. Pilsk
Smithsonian Institution Libraries 40th Anniversary
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10th & Constitution Avenues, NW
P.O. Box 37012
Washington, DC 20013-7012
v. 202.633.1646
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