Automated Metadata Processes Librarian
Arizona State University
Tempe

Automated Metadata Processes Librarian will work in the
Bibliographic & Metadata Services Department. The department's six librarians
and 21 staff is responsible for managing the Libraries' approximately $11
million collections budget, acquiring materials in all formats, and creating
and maintaining metadata to facilitate discovery of library resources. The
department, serving ASU libraries on five campuses plus ASU Online, works
closely with other library staff on digital initiatives and projects. This
position reports to the Librarian for Metadata Analysis.
The primary assignment is to support and improve the ASU Libraries resource
discovery services by developing applications and other automated techniques
for performing metadata-related tasks. Associated duties include supporting
the metadata needs of the ASU Digital Repository, and the digital projects and
research data management teams. Responsibilities include: using programming
expertise to automate metadata processes and monitor, update and maintain
automated processes; working in close collaboration with library staff devoted
to acquisitions, batch processing, electronic resources, repositories, etc.
The Librarian works as a member of the Metadata unit within the Bibliographic
& Metadata Services department. This position also serves as an associate
member of the Informatics and Cyberinfrastructure department to support
digital repository workflows and projects, and data management
needs. This is a year-to-year academic professional
position.

  
Required Qualifications: ALA accredited Master of Library/Information Sciences
degree to be completed by date of hire; 2 years of experience in application
development and web services involving bibliographic or metadata processes;
demonstrated experience with standards for bibliographic and authority data
(e.g. MARC, AACR2, RDA, LCSH, LCC).

  
Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience with integrated library
systems and complex bibliographic databases; strong service orientation and
excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; demonstrated ability to
effectively organize and manage multiple, simultaneous projects, develop
efficient workflows and procedures and balance competing demands; demonstrated
skills with scripting languages and/or tools for data manipulation; experience
with non-Marc metadata, particularly Dublin Core, EAD/EAC, METS and PREMIS;
demonstrated experience in documenting procedures and writing specifications;
experience with metadata analysis tools and editors; experience with knowledge
bases and other process-control devices, applied to bibliographic services;
reading knowledge of at least one language other than English; knowledge of
semantic web, linked data principles and RDF; aptitude for learning new
technologies and metadata standards; excellent communication and analytic
skills, including the ability to work well in a team-based environment;
demonstrated experience creating and working with authority data (LC
Authorities, VIAF).

  
Salary: $49,000 minimum; rank of Assistant or Associate, DOE

  
The Arizona State University Libraries is a leader in innovative customer
service and in the strength of its collections and ranks in the top 40
research libraries in North America. The ASU Libraries
include nine physical locations: Fletcher Library at the West campus, the
Library at the Downtown Phoenix campus, the Library at the Polytechnic campus,
International Business Information Centre at Thunderbird and four libraries on
the Tempe campus: Hayden Library, Noble Science and Engineering Library, Music
Library, and Design Library. In addition, the Ross-Blakley
Law Library serves the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law.
The ASU Libraries support over 82,000 full-time and part-time students and
over 3,000 faculty. More information about the Arizona
State University Libraries can be found at: lib.asu.edu

  
Application Procedures: Application packet consists of a cover letter,
comprehensive vita or resume, and names, addresses, phone numbers and email
addresses of 3 recent professional references. Send Attn.:
Search Committee Automated Metadata Processes Librarian.
The application should be sent as a single (one) complete electronic file to
Lillie Johnson, [log in to unmask] Questions regarding the position can
be addressed to Marcia Anderson, [log in to unmask]

  
Application Deadline: Application deadline is October 2, 2015. If not filled,
applications will be reviewed weekly thereafter until the search is closed.



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