Metadata Librarian
Purdue University Job Location: Indiana Apply By: Open until filled Date Created: 04-01-2022
- ALA-accredited Masters in Library and Information Science
- Three (3) years of significant experience in acquisitions, cataloging, or metadata services
- Consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of related education and required work experience (Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience)
- Experience with bibliographic utilities, integrated library systems, vendor cataloging services, authority control services, and automated routines for bibliographic maintenance
- Supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse population of faculty/staff, students, and colleagues
- Ability to adapt to new standards and technologies and a willingness to explore and implement new technologies, standards, and practices to enhance services and complete tasks more efficiently
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both in-person and virtually using a variety of media and technologies
- Current on latest cataloging and metadata standards (e.g. RDA, LCSH, FRBR, Dublin Core)
Preferred:
- Experience working with digital libraries or institutional repositories
- Experience working with ExLibris products
- Experience systematically assessing metadata across library systems, and developing methods to enhance and improve quality for discovery and interoperability
- Ability to perform original and complex copy cataloging for all formats, including print, non-print, and digital resources - ensuring compliance with national and local standards, such as MARC, RDA, AACR2, NACO, LCSH, OCLC, LC Classification and other appropriate cataloging and metadata standards
- Experience with MODS, EAD, METS, BIBFRAME, linked data, discovery, etc
- Reading or bibliographic knowledge of one or more foreign languages
Additional Information:
- On-site, with possibility for 1-2 day hybrid if desired
- All new hires will be expected to follow Protect Purdue guidelines
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- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions immediately
- Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply