Metadata Integration and Delivery Specialist
University of Virginia Library
Charlottesville, VA

The University of Virginia Library seeks a Metadata Integration and Delivery
Specialist for Metadata Management Services. The University
of Virginia Library is place of infinite possibility! We
are looking for high energy, innovative professionals with integrity and a
strong work ethic. We seek individuals who are not afraid of taking risk and
have the proven ability and/or potential to get positive results, manage
change, and collaborate with others effectively. We want creative
professionals who possess a keen and deep understanding of what it takes to
continuously improve and maintain a major academic research library.

  
Metadata Management Services facilitates access to library managed content,
participates in partnerships to share expertise and provide innovation in data
management, and engages fully in the mission of the University of
Virginia. Reporting to the Metadata Librarian, the Metadata
Integration and Delivery Specialist supports that mission by collaborating
with colleagues within and outside of the department and Library to determine
and document best practices and workflows for non-MARC metadata creation. This
position is charged with finding creative, collaborative and sustainable
solutions for providing and managing metadata for a variety of physical and
digital resources. This position will also have responsibility for describing
resources in a variety of formats, following local and national standards. The
employee in this position is encouraged to be current with the community of
practice for non-MARC metadata and stay abreast of developments within the
broader field of information organization.

  
Qualifications

  
Required: Bachelor's degree. Experience with library
metadata standards and application, and demonstrated ability to work
independently and collaboratively across groups to achieve
objectives. Demonstrated ability to create metadata
according to established rules and standards. Ability to
communicate effectively orally and in writing. Excellent
interpersonal skills.

  
Preferred: Master of Science in Library Science or related
field.

  
To Apply: Complete a Candidate Profile, attach a cover letter, cv, and contact
information for three professional references through Jobs@UVA (Posting
#0613248). For assistance with this process contact
Charlotte Albright ([log in to unmask]), Library Human Resources Generalist at
(434) 243-3509. Review of applications will begin December
6, 2013.

  
The University of Virginia is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
committed to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.



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