[Rdap] Job posting: Metadata Analyst, Emory University

[Jennifer Doty]

*Apologies for cross-posting*

Metadata Analyst, Robert W. Woodruff Library, Emory University, Atlanta, GA

http://web.library.emory.edu/about/employment-opportunities/librarian-positions

The Emory University Libraries seek an energetic, service-oriented and
collaborative professional to serve as the Metadata Analyst for the Content
Division in the Robert W. Woodruff Library. The ideal candidate will
support initiatives that relate to digital scholarship, digitization,
special collections access, and other metadata-dependent efforts to
describe, manage, expose and share collections with users.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director of the Content Division, the Metadata
Analyst supports initiatives that relate to digital scholarship,
digitization, special collections access, and other metadata-dependent
efforts to describe, manage, expose and share collections with users.
Acting as an individual contributor, the incumbent may alternately lead
projects or serve as a member of a project team and provide metadata
expertise. The Metadata Analyst will interact with curators, archivists,
librarians, technologists, researchers and students to learn about and
deliver metadata solutions for projects and programs. The Metadata Analyst
focuses on creating and normalizing metadata, optimizing the
interoperability of metadata among systems, and leveraging metadata to
increase discoverability and use of collections and monitors emerging
technologies and recommends their adoption if they meet project or
long-term organizational goals. Specific duties of the incumbent include:


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   Provides and anticipates metadata solutions for a wide variety projects,
   services, and stakeholders, chiefly in special collections, digital
   scholarship, and IT units.
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   Identifies, designs, and develops schemas, ontologies, taxonomies,
   vocabularies, etc. for images, sound, video, text, realia, graphics, data,
   geospatial data, etc.
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   Prototypes and develops automated services and applications for metadata
   extraction, creation, normalization, analysis, transformation, syndication,
   and ingest.
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   Integrates semantic, linked data, and other metadata analytical
   technologies with various existing digital asset management and discovery
   platforms.
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   Contributes to research and development of other metadata projects and
   initiatives.
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   Develops training and documentation in support of metadata encoding and
   transformation for metadata librarians and catalogers.
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   Shares results of work with other staff through presentation and written
   documentation.
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   Facilitates meetings to learn about needs and to develop agreement and
   consensus.
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   Acts as chair of the University Libraries Metadata Working Group (MWG),
   providing leadership and direction developing and implementing best
   practices for metadata creation and management across the Emory Libraries.
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   Schedules meetings and sets agendas. Builds consensus through dialog and
   group problem-solving, working with individuals and groups, to reach
   agreement.
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   Provides updates to Library Cabinet, the senior management group.
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   Oversees and guides the work of the Cataloging and Authorities Working
   Group, a subgroup of the University Libraries Metadata Working Group, which
   includes the cataloging department heads from all Emory University
   libraries.


Required Qualifications

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   ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library and Information Science OR
   equivalent education and experience (subject expertise combined with
   appropriate industry experience and/or library experience).
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   Knowledge of basic administration, management and automation of various
   Content Management Systems and installed software packages.
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   Technical expertise including:
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      2+ years related experience with metadata schemas, XML, and XSLT.
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      Knowledge of Semantic Web technologies (RDF, RDFS, OWL, SPARQL).
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      Familiarity with semantic web W3C standards and ongoing efforts.
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      Experience with Internet architecture and services, including HTTP,
      HTML, Web Services, JSON, JavaScript, and AJAX techniques.
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      Experience coding in a scripting language, such as PHP, Python, or
      Ruby.
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      Experience with database technologies and retrieval systems, such as
      Oracle, SQL Server, Postgres.
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      Experience working with APIs and in Linux/Unix server environments.
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   Ability to build and sustain effective interpersonal relationships with
   library staff, faculty and students, off campus faculty and administrators,
   campus administrators, etc.; ability to work productively on cross-cultural
   teams.
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   Evidence of analytical, organizational, communication, project, and time
   management skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet
   deadlines, and complete tasks and projects on time and within budget and in
   accordance with task/project parameters.
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   Capacity to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities.
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   Demonstrated proficiency and capabilities with personal computers and
   software, the Web, and library-relevant information technology
   applications. Working knowledge of standard computer office applications
   such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint or other
   productivity software.
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   Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and issues in academic
   libraries or higher education.
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   Commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment and workplace
   and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty and student
   population.
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   Evidence of active participation, involvement, and leadership in local,
   state, regional, national, or international professional or scholarly
   associations.


Preferred Qualifications

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   Bachelor's degree or extensive coursework in in computer science or
   related field.
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   At least 2 years of professional experience working with metadata in an
   academic library setting.
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   Experience with Ex Libris products (Primo, Aleph, Metalib, SFX).
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   Knowledge of library technology protocols such as OpenURL, OAI-PMH, and
   Z39.50.


Application Procedures

Applications and nominations for the position are welcome and must be sent
to Linda Nodine via email (eul-libjobs at emory.edu). Applications may be
submitted as Word or PDF attachments and must include:

1) letter of application describing qualifications and experience;

2) current resume/vita detailing education and relevant experience; and

3) on a separate document list the names, email addresses, and telephone
numbers of 3 professional references including a current or previous
supervisor.

Candidates applying by July 10 will receive priority consideration. Review
of applications will continue until position is successfully filled. Emory
is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that welcomes and
encourages diversity and seeks applications and nominations from women and
minorities.

For complete posting, visit this website:
http://web.library.emory.edu/about/employment-opportunities/librarian-positions

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Jennifer Doty

Data Management Specialist

Emory University | Woodruff Library

540 Asbury Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322

jennifer.doty at emory.edu
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