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Digital Access and Metadata Librarian, Emerson College, Boston, MA

Posted January 30, 2019

The Digital Access and Metadata Librarian works to implement and maintain digital access projects including: development and implementation of metadata strategies, digitization of analog materials, and digital asset management. Collaborates with the Digital Archivist on digital preservation and the Cataloger/Metadata Technician on metadata production for access. This position is a liaison to Library, Instructional Technology Group (ITG), and IT staff, external vendors and partners, and consortia. Core responsibilities include identifying digitization projects, organizing teams to develop workflows, creating and managing metadata, and working with stakeholders.

This position is full-time (36.25 hours/week), exempt staff. It is covered under Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 888. 

Qualifications

Required

  • ALA accredited master’s degree in library/information science or equivalent experience.
  • 2-5 years of library experience with digital access or curation responsibilities, including project management responsibilities.
  • Ability to plan, coordinate, and implement effective programs, complex projects, and services.
  • Knowledge of metadata schemas and standards (such as AACR2, Dublin Core, METS, MODS, PREMIS, RDA, and TEI) and controlled vocabularies such as LCSH.
  • Knowledge of how to create metadata for both analog and digital objects, including understanding of DACS and MARC cataloging standards.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of current and emerging trends in digital asset management theory, standards and technologies to enable access to digital records.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive and actively participate in an environment that supports diversity and inclusion.

Preferred 

  • Knowledge of issues related to the ingest, maintenance, and preservation of digital objects.
  • Awareness of developments in the Digital Humanities.
  • Knowledge of issues related to intellectual property, copyright, and accessibility for born-digital and digitized objects.    

 

Duties 

  • Develops and documents policies and procedures concerning digital objects and metadata, establishes workflow, implements appropriate standards and best practices, and conducts quality assurance for digital collections.
  • Collaborates with Digital Archivist on archival special collections projects and the Cataloger/Metadata Technician on metadata production for access.
  • Evaluates and prepares items for digitization and provides or reviews metadata for born-digital and digitized objects.
  • Establishes standards for Cataloger/Metadata Technician.
  • Oversees batch loading of metadata records of Emerson-generated content and works with external digitization vendors and partners such as Digital Commonwealth.
  • Remains current with emerging standards and strategies.
  • Provides metadata or complex and original cataloging for materials in analog and electronic formats, such as print books and ebooks, print and electronic serials, streaming and analog media, born-digital and digitized objects, whether owned or licensed by the institution. Oversees batch loading of metadata records.
  • Works with ITG, IT, Assistant Library Director for Systems and Technology, and external vendors to maintain, troubleshoot and implement systems, both open source and commercial, that form the underlying infrastructure for the Library’s digital access management systems such as JSTOR Forum and the integrated library system (ILS).
  • Collaborates with Fenway Library Organization and other consortia librarians, Emerson staff, and stakeholders to evaluate new systems and products.
  • Works with librarians, archivists, and other staff and faculty to identify and prepare items for digitization.
  • Collaborates with them to create and maintain online exhibits to enhance discovery of and access to digital materials.
  • Assists the library by identifying and applying for grants and external funding for digital initiatives, and other duties as assigned. 

Salary: Grade 16 (https://www.emerson.edu/human-resources/benefits/staff-compensation/salary-range)

For full posting and to apply: https://emerson.peopleadmin.com/postings/18904 

 

Additional Information

Emerson College believes diversity enriches the educational experience by providing students with the opportunity to learn from individuals who may have different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Engagement with diversity in the curriculum, in our co-curricular offerings, and all other aspects of the College enhances the personal and intellectual growth of all members of our campus community. Emerson is committed to strengthening communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of the intercultural competencies necessary for meaningful citizenship in an increasingly complex, pluralistic society.

Emerson College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender in its educational programs or activities. Emerson has designated the Associate Vice President, Title IX, and Clery Coordinator to respond to inquiries regarding the College Sexual Misconduct Policy. The Title IX Coordinator may be reached at 8 Park Plaza, Transportation Bldg, Room 230 Boston, MA 02116; Telephone: 617-824-8999; email: [email protected]

In accordance with the federal Clery and Campus SaVE Acts, Emerson College commits to providing all current and prospective students and employees with access to the annual campus security reports for each of our campuses. This report may be accessed from the Emerson College Police Department website.

 

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