Head of Data Management Services
University of Chicago
Chicago

The University of Chicago Library invites applications for the position of
Head of Data Management Services.

  
Manages the section of the Technical Services Department responsible for
integrating externally and locally-created metadata into the Kuali OLE library
management system. Provides support for batch record assessment and loading,
automated authorities processing, and iterative data enhancement. Hires,
trains, coordinates and supervises the work of one clerical staff; directs
some data management activities supported by other units in the Collection
Services Division.

  
As the library community begins work to transition its data infrastructure
from the present MARC environment to one that facilitates the management and
use of library data as linked data (e.g. BIBFRAME, RDF, schema.org) the Head
of Data Management Services will help lead the Library in its efforts to
engage in local, regional and national initiatives to experiment with, test,
and implement these new data applications. S/he is expected to be an innovator
in the field of data and systems management; keep current on developments in
metadata management; evaluate, and as appropriate, promote the use of
innovative tools and services for ongoing enhancement of existing metadata
(e.g. OCLC Metadata Manager; OpenRefine; MarcEdit); understand the Library's
existing data within its historical contexts; employ data management
strategies that facilitate collection management as well as optimize discover
and access; effortlessly shift between micro and macro levels when evaluating
the practices, principles, standards and strategies employed by the Library to
provide access to collections. This position works closely with and advises
the management team on matters pertaining to holdings, item,
descriptive/bibliographic, and authority data, and coordinates special data
enhancement projects with appropriate sections. Represents the department as
appropriate on Library and external committees and work groups, including
those related to the development of Kuali OLE.

  
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Works closely with other Library managers to standardize activities affecting
data integrity, to prioritize metadata activities, and to promote data
management strategies based primarily on users' needs. May also provide
guidance and support for Library-wide metadata initiatives.

  
Will be a key participant in efforts to ensure that metadata for digital
collections are effectively integrated with traditional library collections
across various discovery tools, and that the tools themselves are
appropriately configured to make best use of available data.

  
Manages the day-to-day operations of the section.

  
Works with other managers to coordinate database maintenance, record
enhancement, authority control, and cataloging activities. Works with the
Integrated Library Systems department on issues of large-scale bibliographic
and authority record loading, authorities processing, and maintenance.
Provides evaluation, preprocessing, and load profile preparation

  
for bibliographic record sets to be added to the Kuali OLE database; monitors,
resolves and responds to reports of database errors from public and staff
users of the catalog.

  
For a complete position description, please visit

http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/jobs/hdms14.html

  
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate library degree; minimum 3 years experience
managing descriptive and authority data; experience working with MARC records;
familiarity with emerging library linked data standards and applications;
flexibility and creativity in adapting to rapidly changing data management
environments; ability to achieve and maintain a reasonable and consistent
production level that meets Library expectations; ability to meet local and
national standards for quality; excellent analytical and oral and written
communication skills, including the ability to construct clear documentation;
ability to perform complex problem solving and decision-making.

  
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Supervisory experience; previous experience in an
academic/research library; experience working with library metadata content
standards, RDA, AACR2, and non-MARC metadata standards; proficiency in XML;
systems migration experience; experience implementing discovery tools; formal
project management training.

  
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Appointment salary based on qualifications and
experience. Benefits include retirement plan, insurance, and paid time off.
There is a tuition benefit plan for college age and younger children.

  
Apply here at:
https://academiccareers.uchicago.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53760

  
Please submit a cover letter, CV and reference contact information through the
above site by January 7, 2014. Review of applications will begin upon receipt
and continue until the position is filled.

  
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran
status or status as an individual with disability.

  
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity /
Disabled / Veterans Employer.



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