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Position: Metadata Librarian, Cataloging and Metadata Department (Search
No: 494705)

Deadline: February 28, 2020

Pay Grade: 29E

The University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press seeks a dynamic early
career librarian to participate in the entire metadata lifecycle from
creation through discovery, management and digital preservation of the
works acquired by the University of Delaware community and perform original
and complex copy cataloging and authority work for special collections
materials across multiple formats and languages.

Reporting to the Coordinator, Special Collections Cataloging Unit, major
responsibilities include:
• Create and manage metadata for items and objects in multiple formats,
tangible and digital.
• Transform or “crosswalk” metadata using standard tools and scripts.
• Assist with automating and integrating workflows for metadata creation
and related processes (such as reformatting and digitization).
• Develop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with staff
across the Library, Museums and Press, across campus, and with external
partners, as appropriate, to foster improved metadata practices.
• Perform original and complex copy cataloging for MARC records for special
collections materials in a variety of languages following RDA, AACR2 and
DCRM standards.
• Create and enhance NACO records.
• Participate in the OCLC Merge Project.
• Participate in special cataloging projects as needed.
• Contribute to the development of local procedures.
• Actively engage in professional development and other scholarly
activities.

Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree or relevant advanced degree
in informatics or information management; experience with one or more tools
to create, extract, transform, analyze, and manage quality of metadata
records; experience with platforms that manage and provide access to
digital content, such as DSpace and Artstor; experience with one or more
metadata content and encoding standards; familiarity with cataloging of
rare books and special
collections materials; familiarity with the MARC format, Library of
Congress classification and subject headings, AACR2, and RDA; ability to
perform complex analytical work and problem solve; flexibility; judgement;
attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills; excellent oral and
written communication skills; ability to work productively and
cooperatively in a complex environment while maintaining effective working
relationships; written knowledge of at least one language other than
English; commitment to fostering an inclusive educational environment and
workplace and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff,
and student population; commitment to professional growth.

Preferred: Cataloging/Metadata experience in an academic library; working
knowledge of best practices related to rare books and special collections
materials, especially printed books, ephemera, cartographic and graphic
materials, and art objects and three-dimensional objects; knowledge of or
experience with: non-MARC formats (such as Dublin Core); OAI-PMH; MODS,
METS, VRA Core, PREMIS; and non-AACR2/RDA metadata standards.

General Information: The University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
is committed to student success, scholarly research and inclusive
excellence. The Library is strongly committed to fostering diversity within
our community. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to
upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and will assist
us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. The Library
collaborates with strategic campus partners to achieve these priorities, as
well as with national professional organizations including the Association
of Research Libraries, Center for Research Libraries, Coalition for
Networked Information, Council on Library and Information Resources,
Digital Library Federation, Greater Western Library Alliance, OCLC Research
Partnership, SPARC, HathiTrust, the National Digital Stewardship Alliance,
the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) and the ACRL
Diversity Alliance. More information about the Library is available at
library.udel.edu/.

Benefits: 22 vacation days. Generous 403(b) retirement plan. Tuition
remission for dependents and spouses, and course fee waiver for employee.
Full information about University of Delaware benefits is available at:
www.udel.edu/benefits/.

Appointment: Appointment expected at the rank of Assistant Librarian, pay
grade 29E (less than 3 years professional experience). This position is
part of the University of Delaware Library Rank and Promotion System.

To Apply: Include cover letter and resume, along with the names and contact
information of three employment references, following University of
Delaware application instructions at www.udel.edu/udjobs/

Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Delaware is an Equal
Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from Minority Group
Members, Women, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans. The
University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at
www.udel.edu/home/legal-notices/

Employment offers will be conditional upon successful completion of a
criminal background check. A conviction will not necessarily exclude you
from employment.



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Jennifer MacDonald MA, PhD, MSLIS

Associate Librarian and Coordinator, Special Collections Cataloging Unit

Cataloging Department

University of Delaware
(302) 831-1512