UC Berkeley is hiring a Map Metadata & Curatorial Specialist to work in our
Earth Sciences & Map Library. Please pass this on to anyone who might be
interested.
To apply, please search for job #22282 at
http://jobs.berkeley.edu/job-listings.html. The first review date is
October 19, 2016.
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Map Metadata & Curatorial Specialist #22282
- Job ID: 22282
- Location: Main Campus-Berkeley
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Department: Library AdministrationAbout Berkeley
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Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: 10/19/16
Departmental Overview
The Library's Engineering and Physical Sciences Division includes five
libraries - Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Earth Sciences & Map,
Engineering, Mathematics Statistics, and Physics-Astronomy. These libraries
are primary service points and provide research-level print and digital
collections to support the research and teaching programs of the College of
Engineering, College of Chemistry, and College of Letters & Science's
Mathematical and Physical Sciences Division. Researchers throughout the
university community and beyond heavily use these libraries. Collectively
the staff consists of 6 librarians, 10 career staff, and over 30 student
library employees.
Catalog & Metadata Services (C&MS) is responsible for cataloging,
metadata maintenance, and physical treatment of all new monographs,
serials, and other material types in all physical and digital formats and
languages (except Chinese, Japanese, and Korean) for the Doe/Moffitt
Libraries and Subject Specialty Libraries. Within Catalog & Metadata
Services, the Metadata Creation Unit's focus is on the creation of new
library metadata and the use or expansion of existing metadata. C&MS works
closely with other Library units on projects to improve catalog quality and
to identify and create non-MARC metadata for digital library projects.
This position reports to the Head of the Engineering & Physical Sciences
Division with a dotted line to the Head of Catalog & Metadata Services.
Responsibilities
Creates and upgrades metadata/catalog records for maps, map sets,
atlases, and digital geospatial data for the Earth Sciences & Map Library
and other campus libraries. Prepares and assigns metadata to digital map
sets and geospatial data for ingestion into digital collections. Performs
complex database maintenance by resolving conflicts and improving or
correcting bibliographic, item, holdings, and/or authority records in the
UCB online catalog, OCLC, and/or other library databases. Selects maps for
purchase, storage, or weeding under the direction of the GIS & Map
Librarian. Performs and/or trains student employees in performing
bibliographic searching and submits map orders on behalf of the GIS & Map
Librarian. Physically prepares maps, map sets, and atlases for
accessioning, storage, or deaccessioning per established procedures and/or
trains and directs student employees in this work. Provides reference and
instruction services related to the map collection. Performs map scanning
for the large format scanning service, interlibrary loan, and digital
projects. Creates and maintains relevant documentation. Analyzes,
evaluates, interprets and revises or proposes revisions to established
guidelines. Represents the Earth Sciences & Map Library on the Cataloging &
Metadata Council and participates in Earth Sciences & Map Library,
Engineering & Physical Sciences Division, and Catalog & Metadata Services
unit meetings.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
- Professional proficiency with current cataloging standards, practices,
and tools for original and complex copy cataloging such as RDA, MARC21
formats, Library of Congress Classification (particularly classification
schedule G), Library of Congress Subject Analysis, Cataloger's Desktop, RDA
Toolkit, and other resources of relevance to map and geospatial data
cataloging.
- Minimum 1 year experience performing full original cataloging.
- Experience using OCLC Connexion and integrated library systems.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving, interpersonal,
and communication skills.
- Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to work creatively
and effectively both independently and as a team member.
Preferred Qualifications
- One or more years of experience cataloging maps and geospatial
resources.
- Demonstrated understanding of cartographic and geospatial resources
and concepts.
- Experience with the Millennium integrated library system.
- Experience working with existing and emerging metadata standards such
as MODS, Dublin Core, METS, XML, and FGDC and/or ISO standards for GIS data.
- Experience assisting library patrons through reference and instruction.
- Experience with GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS.
Salary & Benefits
- Annual salary is $48,700 - $70,000.
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.
Conviction History Background
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background
check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire
people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the
context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to
make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background
check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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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:
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For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative
action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
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Brian Quigley
Head, Engineering & Physical Sciences Division/
Mathematics & Statistics Librarian
Kresge Engineering Library
University of California, Berkeley
(510) 642-5729
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