RESPONSIBILITIES: The University of Alabama Libraries is seeking a dynamic,
highly motivated individual for the position of Metadata
Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Cataloging & Metadata
Services (CMS) and working collaboratively with the 2 current metadata
librarians and appropriate units in the Libraries, this position supports the
discovery of and access to UA Libraries resources through metadata creation,
analysis and enrichment. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
assisting in metadata production work for digital collections (70%);
performing original and copy cataloging of non-book materials such as sound
recordings and video recordings (15%); participating in the Alabama Digital
Humanities Center projects and E-Science initiative (5%); evaluation of the
effectiveness of catalog data and metadata for resource discovery (10%); and
keeping abreast of current issues and trends in cataloging and metadata.

  
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited
program or equivalent; knowledge of cataloging and metadata standards and
schema such as AACR2, RDA, LCSH, MARC21, MODS, Dublin Core; demonstrated
understanding of all aspects of metadata; familiarity with
the OAI-PMH protocol; demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as
collaboratively with diverse constituencies; and effective oral, written and
interpersonal communication skills.

  
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1-2 years' experience in cataloging or metadata
production work; experience using OCLC Connexion, integrated library systems
(Voyager preferred) and/or digital content management system(s); experience in
analyzing and manipulating XML and other data formats; familiarity with
scripting languages.

  
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER



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