University of Houston Libraries is seeking applicants for the position of
Metadata Services Coordinator in the Metadata and Digitization Services
Department of UH Libraries.
Reporting to the Head of Metadata and Digitization Services, the Metadata
Services Coordinator provides leadership and expertise in developing creative,
collaborative, and sustainable solutions for metadata creation and management
for UH Libraries digital collections. Responsibilities also include: providing
support and consultation for both UH Libraries and UH campus repository
metadata needs, such as the creation and maintenance of descriptive, technical,
and preservation metadata; identifying and promoting opportunities for
collaborative metadata projects with internal and external constituents;
reviewing, developing, and implementing metadata application protocols,
policies, and procedures; contributing to research data management and
geospatial data initiatives; and tracking trends, innovations, and best
practices affecting metadata and digital collections. This position supervises
a team of two full-time metadata specialists, part-time metadata staff, and
student workers.
For a more detailed job description with required/preferred qualification, and
to apply, see:
https://libraries.uh.edu/about/employment/metadata-services-coordinator/
Qualifications:
Required:
Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library program
Experience with descriptive and preservation metadata standards, such as Dublin
Core, DACS, MODS, VRA Core, METS, or PREMIS
Working knowledge of resource description practices and an understanding of
controlled vocabularies, taxonomies, and ontologies
Experience with digital asset management systems, such as Samvera, CONTENTdm,
or DSpace
Experience with the creation and management of digital objects in various text,
audio, and visual formats
Familiarity with linked data, wikidata, and semantic web concepts
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
Preferred:
Metadata consultation experience for academic research support
Knowledge of, or experience with, XML and RDF processing technologies and
programming languages
Knowledge of geospatial metadata standards
Familiarity with archival finding aids description and practice
Supervisory, leadership, or project management experience
Salary: $68,000 to $70,000 expected hiring range, depending on qualifications.
Comprehensive benefits package; choice of retirement programs including TIAA;
tax-deferred annuity program available; release time to take a class up to 3
hours/week; no state or local income tax.
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is
filled. Applications should be submitted at
https://uhs.taleo.net/careersection/ex2_uhf/jobdetail.ftl?job=LIB000050 Visit
the UH Libraries Employment page for more information:
http://libraries.uh.edu/about/employment/. Potential applicants seeking further
information should contact Christina Gola, Director of Human Resources and
Organizational Development, at 713-743-9761 or [email protected].
Library Information: UH Libraries is a member of the Association of Research
Libraries, the Greater Western Library Alliance, HathiTrust, the Council on
Library and Information Resources, the Digital Library Federation, and the
Texas Digital Library. The campus libraries provide access to over 3.1 million
volumes. The University Libraries’ total staff is 160 FTE, including 62
professionals. Additional information about UH Libraries is available at:
http://libraries.uh.edu. UH Libraries is in the process of developing a new
strategic plan in alignment with the University’s ambitious new plan:
https://uh.edu/strategic-plan/. We seek to recruit librarians who can relate
the directions of the university to, and understand their role in, advancing
these strategic imperatives. University of Houston Libraries respects,
appreciates, and encourages diversity. Our organization serves one of the most
diverse campuses in the nation and seeks to recruit and retain a similar
community of library professionals.
General information: The University of Houston campus comprises 14 colleges
offering close to 80 degree programs, with an enrollment of more than 45,000
students, 7,200 of whom are enrolled in graduate studies. Houston, the fourth
largest city in the United States, offers all the cultural and recreational
opportunities of a great city and is within easy reach of the Gulf of Mexico.
It enjoys a reasonable cost of living. For additional information, including
information about Houston’s flourishing arts scene and entertainment offerings,
please see: http://www.visithoustontexas.com/. For information about housing
and living in Houston see: http://www.houston.org/living/index.html.
Appointment to this position is contingent on the results of a completed
criminal history records investigation.
The University of Houston is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community.
Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to
apply. Additionally, the university prohibits discrimination in employment on
the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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