SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Number:2013-0242C
Job Title:Metadata Librarian/Special Collections
Department:Lauinger Library - Technical Services
Grade/Level:11 - - $ 44,928.00 -- $ 65,000.00
Date Posted:January 29, 2013
Duties And Responsibilities & Minimum Requirements:

Reporting to the Head of Metadata Services, the Metadata Librarian will
work collaboratively with other Metadata Librarian(s) and Metadata
Specialists to support the discovery of and access to Library acquired
materials in a variety of languages and formats, special collections and
digital content through metadata creation, analysis, enrichment, and
maintenance according to local and national cataloging and metadata
standards. The Librarian ensures timely access to our entitlements
through accurate description of resources; participates in the
evaluation of the effectiveness of metadata and performs necessary
maintenance tasks on both MARC and non-MARC metadata to ensure its
accuracy and continued resource discovery and access for the Georgetown
University community; serves as a resource; and collaborates with others
as needed to accomplish the goals of the Unit, Department, and Library.
The incumbent will also coordinate quality control projects for non-MARC
metadata from digital collections; provide comprehensive and accurate
resource description and subject analysis; serve as a resource person
for resolving metadata problems; lead the Library's efforts to
coordinate best practices in developing a holistic approach to metadata
practices in support of improving and increasing the discoverability of
the local and unique digital collections; provide input into the
Library’s overall success with the Library’s discovery strategy;
participate in cooperative metadata endeavors such as NACO; provide
metadata consultation, design, and development services to facilitate
the use of digital and analog information for research and education;
assist Unit Head to develop and coordinate appropriate strategies for
organizing and providing access to and enabling discovery of
information; collaborating closely with staff in Technical Services,
Special Collections, the Gelardin New Media Center, and Library
Information Technology to enhance access to the Library’s collections.
Qualifications: Masters in Library/Information Science from ALA
accredited university. Additional training or certification in working
with rare books or special collections is preferred. Minimum 2 years of
professional metadata creation experience in an academic or research
library, and a minimum of two years professional experience creating
metadata for rare and special collections are required. Demonstrated
knowledge of MARC and non-MARC metadata formats, standards and schema,
such as Dublin Core, METS, EAD, TEI, MODS and AAT; working knowledge of
special collections and rare book metadata standards including
Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials and Books (DCRM(B)),
Descriptive Cataloging of Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, and Early
Modern Manuscripts (AMREMM), and RBMS (Rare Books and Manuscripts
Section) genre terms strongly preferred; working knowledge of
descriptive bibliography and issues specific to rare materials required;
working knowledge of current metadata standards such as FRBR, Resource
Description and Access (RDA), Program for Cooperative Cataloging/Library
of Congress Policy Statements, Library of Congress Subject Headings
(LCSH), Library of Congress Classification (LCC), and other emerging
standards required; proficiency using computer applications (Windows
desktop, word processing, e-mail and internet resources and tools)
required; experience with a national bibliographic utility such as OCLC
required; experience with a local online system such as Innovative
Interfaces preferred; knowledge of issues and current trends in metadata
& cataloging standards and practices; knowledge of discovery tools and
metadata practices supporting discovery, specifically in a library
context; awareness of current issues and trends in metadata and digital
library development; knowledge of preservation metadata schemas and
practices; knowledge of current and emerging approaches for digital
preservation; demonstrated programming skill and ability (Python, Php,
Java, etc.), especially related to metadata manipulation preferred but
not required; experience using D-Space or other digital management
system(s) preferred; experience with MarcEdit or other MARC editing tool
a plus; prior attendance at Rare Book School a plus; flexibility to work
with multiple assignments and priorities; attention to detail required;
ability to work in a continually changing environment and to exercise
initiative; ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a
dynamic environment; demonstrated strong analytical, organizational, and
problem solving skills; evidence of commitment to professional growth
and development; aptitude for complex, analytical work with attention to
detail, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and flexibility;
demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
prioritizing work to ensure that departmental and library goals are
realized; demonstrated effective oral, written and interpersonal
communication skills; proficiency in Latin and reading knowledge of one
or two modern foreign languages; ability to work independently and
collaboratively in a collegial, team based environment and maintain
positive working relationships; knowledge of emerging academic library
practices in the support of information organization, discovery and access.

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