From: ibln@googlegroups.com [mailto:ibln@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott, Connie E Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 9:14 AM To: ibln@googlegroups.com Subject: [IBLN] FW: [BCALA] POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Metadata Librarian for Louisiana State University (LSU) Libraries From: The Black Caucus of the American Library Association [mailto:BCALA@LISTSERV.KENT.EDU] On Behalf Of Linda S Griffin Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2015 12:58 PM To: BCALA@LISTSERV.KENT.EDU<mailto:BCALA@LISTSERV.KENT.EDU> Subject: Re: [BCALA] POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Metadata Librarian for Louisiana State University (LSU) Libraries Would you please post the following job announcement: Quick link at ad URL: https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59921 LSU Libraries Metadata Librarian (tenure-track) The LSU Libraries is seeking a collaborative, innovative, and service-oriented librarian to provide leadership and expertise in the development and implementation of creative and sustainable metadata strategies to support digital initiatives. Under the direction of the head of Resource Description and Metadata Services the Metadata Librarian will provide leadership for the department’s creation and management of metadata. The Metadata Librarian will work as part of a collaborative team of librarians, archivists, and developers to make a diverse set of resources accessible and discoverable. He/she will have a thorough understanding of the various standards, practices, and emerging technologies required for effective management of digital content and will lead the selection and development of metadata standards, ontologies, policies, procedures, and workflows for digital resources. He/she will engage in authority control processes to provide intellectual control over the application of personal, corporate and place names as component of the metadata process. He/she will work with library staff to establish and maintain local policies and procedures for bibliographic and metadata services, projects, and other activities that impact the libraries integrated library system and overall access to the collections. REQUIRED ALA-accredited master’s degree at time of application; Knowledge of current metadata standards, such as BIBFRAME, RDA, Dublin Core, EAD, MODS, METS, RDF and other emerging data standards; Experience with OCLC; Ability to manage a variety of tasks and multiple priorities; Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, organize and complete projects; Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills; Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a collegial environment. PREFERRED Experience with managing collections in Fedora Commons, CONTENTdm or another platform. Familiarity with semantic web and linked data; Demonstrated skills with tools for data manipulation, such as Open Refine, XSLT, or a scripting language such as Perl, Ruby, or Python; Experience with an integrated library system, preferably SIRSI/Dynix.; Responsiveness and willingness to work on special projects or assignments; Proven ability to write and implement procedures; analytical; Instruction/training skills. Apply online and view a more detailed ad at: http://www.lib.lsu.edu/about/jobs Application deadline is September 17, 2015 or until a candidate is selected. [cid:image001.png@01D0EA49.3C1D74E0]<http://www.lsu.edu/> Linda Smith Griffin, MLIS Head, Resource Description & Metadata Services LSU Libraries Louisiana State University 5 Middleton, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Office 225-578-4685 lgriffi@lsu.edu<mailto:lgriffi@lsu.edu> | lsu.edu<http://www.lsu.edu/> | lib.lsu.edu<http://lib.lsu.edu/> Facebook: LSULibraries<http://www.facebook.com/LSULibraries> | Twitter: lsulibraries<http://www.twitter.com/lsulibraries> | Instagram: lsulibraries<http://www.instagram.com/lsulibraries> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IBLN" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ibln+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com<mailto:ibln+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com>. To post to this group, send email to ibln@googlegroups.com<mailto:ibln@googlegroups.com>. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/ibln. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.