Metadata Librarian/Assistant Professor (#6539)

About the positionResponsibilities• Supervises two staff members whose primary responsibilities include copy cataloging, data entry, and catalog maintenance. Assigns tasks and sets goals. • Performs original cataloging, as needed, for materials in multiple languages and formats. • Evaluates vendor supplied bibliographic records and coordinates batch loading those records into the library services platform and discovery layer. • Participates in non-MARC metadata creation and remediation for digital collections and the institutional repository, including Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs).• Develop and documents projects and workflows as well as community-of-practice-aligned metadata standards. Reviews and evaluates existing metadata workflows to increase efficiencies. • Ensures that the libraries' cataloging and metadata practices remain current with innovations in automation tools (e.g. vendor record services, Artificial Intelligence). Uses emerging technologies to identify, enrich, and remediate metadata/data to enhance the discovery and delivery of library content. • Pursues opportunities to improve existing metadata to create a more accurate, equitable, and welcoming experience for library patrons.• Participates in professional activities and development, and scholarly research and publication. • Represents the library in consortial partnerships and professional committees to advance metadata services and ensure consistency across institutions. Requirements• Master's degree in Library Science (MLS, MSLS, MLIS, etc.) from an ALA-accredited or equivalent program• Demonstrated ability to perform original cataloging for materials in multiple formats and languages using a variety of metadata standards and controlled vocabularies• Evidence of ability to meet university standards for research, publication, and professional service• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect in the workplaceNice-to-haves• Prior supervisory, project management, or leadership experience• Interest in Southeast Asia or American popular literature, including science fiction, juvenile series books, or dime novels• Experience using Ex Libris' Alma library management system and Primo discovery service• Experience with batch loading records• Experience designing and implementing metadata application profiles for non-MARC systems• Experience automating repetitive data manipulation and normalization routines through tools and techniques such as MarcEdit or Open Refine• Experience with reparative description that seeks to make metadata more accurate, inclusive, and community-centered Apply tot his job