Metadata Analyst - UC Berkeley Library
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley

Metadata Analyst #20535

Job ID: 20535

Location: Main Campus-Berkeley

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Library Administration

Application Review Date: The First Review Date for this job is October 1,
2015.

About Berkeley

  
The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's most iconic
teaching and research institutions. Since 1868, Berkeley has fueled a
perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and
social value in California, the United States and the world. Berkeley's
culture of openness, freedom and acceptance-academic and artistic, political
and cultural-make it a very special place for students, faculty and staff.

  
Berkeley is committed to hiring and developing staff who want to work in a
high performing culture that supports the outstanding work of our faculty and
students. In deciding whether to apply for a staff position at Berkeley,
candidates are strongly encouraged to consider the alignment of the Berkeley
Workplace Culture with their potential for success at http://jobs.berkeley.edu
/why-berkeley.html

  
Departmental Overview

  
In addition to maintaining the metadata within the Library's catalog OskiCat,
Catalog & Metadata Services is responsible for the cataloging and physical
treatment of all new monographs and serials in all formats and languages
(except Chinese, Japanese, and Korean) for the UC Berkeley Main and subject
specialty libraries. The Department works closely with Library Applications &
Publishing to load vendor records, on projects to improve catalog quality, and
to identify and create non-MARC metadata for digital library projects. The
Library Applications & Publishing Group (LAP) provides technical support for
Library, including developing, purchasing and/or supporting all types of
hardware platforms and software applications. LAP has primary responsibility
for supporting and building UC Berkeley Library's Integrated Library System
(ILS), Digital Library, and web presence.

  
Responsibilities

  
Reporting to the Metadata Management Unit within the Library's Catalog &
Metadata Services Department (C&MS), this position works with a workleader in
the Library Applications and Publishing (LAP) unit within the Library Systems
Office (LSO). The Metadata Analyst position serves as an important bridge
between the two Library units. The Metadata Analyst provides metadata
analysis, ingest, and management services within the Catalog & Metadata
Services Department and Library Applications & Publishing. Resolves structural
and content errors, omissions, and ambiguities that may result in problems
that affect access to library research resources and broad aspects of user
comprehension. Engages in post-ingest metadata cleanup services and projects
as needed. Within the Metadata Management Unit, collaborates with others to
ensure the creation and management of quality metadata across Library
information databases and systems. Liaises with Library staff within and
beyond C&MS and LAP to identify and plan metadata service projects. This may
include advising Library units on metadata issues and workflows, participating
in workflow analysis and optimization, and identifying and advising project or
unit leaders on best practices. Works in partnership with Library research
resource vendors on issues of metadata availability, delivery, and content.

  
Required Qualifications

  
Experience with a variety of metadata standards and applications, especially
MARC and RDA.

Knowledge of OCLC and integrated library systems, preferably Millennium.

Basic understanding of the MARC formats and standards for both bibliographic
and authority data, including specific fields and their function.

Requires knowledge of data management systems, practices and standards.

Must have knowledge relating to logical data design, data warehouse design,
data integration or the management of web content or other unstructured data.

Must be able to prepare simple data models under guidance of more senior
professionals.

Must be familiar with important types of data models, such as
logical/relational models, dimensional models and document models.

Strong analytical and design skills, including the ability to abstract
information requirements from real-world processes to understand information
flows in computer systems.

Critical thinking skills and attention to detail.

Good interviewing and listening skills.

Written and oral communication skills. Must be able to communicate technical
information in a clear and concise manner with both technical and non-
technical staff.

Requires basic knowledge of data management operations, including data
definition, data modeling, data analysis, data base administration & support,
data conversion and management of content or unstructured information.

Excellent analytical and problem solving skills together with attention to
detail for complex, possibly repetitive, detail-oriented work.

Demonstrated project management skills, understanding of project management
approaches and tools. Must be able to clearly define project scope, phases,
and schedule, and be able to manage resources and schedules.

Demonstrated ability to use or proven ability to learn basic and advanced
tools such as XSLT or scripting, to transform or remediate metadata.

Ability to participate in multiple concurrent projects in a given timeframe,
monitor project workflow, provide regular reports or updates as necessary, and
meet project deadlines.

Must be self-motivated and be able to work independently or as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

  
Demonstrated ability to write technical specifications.

Advanced knowledge of national cataloging standards and tools, especially:
OCLC, Anglo American Cataloging Rules, RDA, Library of Congress classification
and subject headings.

Detailed understanding of MARC formats and standards for both bibliographic
and authority data, including specific fields and their function.

Salary & Benefits

  
The hourly salary is $25.14 - $31.13

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the
University visit: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-
benefits/index.html

  
How to Apply

  
Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when
applying.

  
Equal Employment Opportunity

  
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more
information about your rights as an applicant see:
http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf For
the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action
policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct



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