Metadata Coordinator, Metadata Department, Stanford University Libraries
4 year fixed-term position, Librarian 2/3
Stanford University Libraries is seeking an enthusiastic and resourceful metadata librarian to coordinate metadata policies and standards for resources deposited to the Stanford Digital Repository. Reporting to the Head of the Metadata Department, the Metadata
Coordinator will be responsible for the assessment and application of descriptive metadata principles and best practices for digital resources, through the proactive engagement with the Digital Library Systems and Services (DLSS) project managers in establishing
appropriate approaches for the creation of descriptive metadata for individual projects. The Metadata Coordinator will also serve as a consultant on metadata throughout the library system and the university, coordinating application of standards system-wide.
This position will be a key contributor to preparing SUL metadata policy for the metadata environment of the future.
Primary Duties
Serve as primary contact to DLSS for new metadata projects
Coordinate metadata creation, application, and maintenance for digital content system-wide; collaborate in coordinating staff assignments to projects
Assess and develop standards and policies for metadata across SUL for SDR deposit to ensure harmonization both within the SDR and in the discovery layer (SearchWorks) as a whole
Create and maintain documentation of local metadata standards and application guidelines
Serve as a consultant to, and foster collaborative efforts among, metadata creators across SUL
Broker acceptance of mutually agreed upon descriptive metadata standards across SUL
Investigate and remain current with both new and current metadata standards and tools
Proactively ensure that SUL’s descriptive practices are complementary to national and international efforts to promote its interoperability
Participates in large scale research and development projects related to metadata discovery, interoperability, and identity management, including the development of Stanford’s linked data environment
Qualifications
Required:
Demonstrated experience with current cataloging procedures and principles as defined in RDA and AACR2, and the MARC bibliographic, holdings, and authorities formats
Demonstrated experience in formulating departmental policies and procedures
Knowledge of current and emerging models and tools for resource description, discovery, and access, e.g. BIBFRAME
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, analyze, and utilize existing and emerging metadata standards, such as MODS, Dublin Core, EAD, METS, OAI, TEI, and relevant thesauri and/or ontologies, as required by special projects. Ability to provide mapping between different
metadata standards in a dynamic environment
Familiarity with XML, RDF, and other machine actionable languages; familiarity with, or ability to learn, linked data principles and standards
Ability to successfully deliver mutually agreed upon policies and procedures in a timely fashion
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills combined with capacity for complex, detail-oriented work
High level proficiency using PC-based applications and other computer applications; high level computer competency kept up to date through continuous learning
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently, as a team member, and across organizational boundaries in a fast-paced environment
Flexibility to be organized, productive, and effective in a dynamic environment, while participating in variety of simultaneous projects
3-5 years of job-related experience
Preferred:
Broad knowledge of library repository functions, services, and requirements
Experience with metadata transformations and cross-walking tools
Familiarity with Stanford University Libraries and its Digital Library environment
MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited library school or the equivalent is highly desired
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and is committed to recruiting and hiring without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
