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Metadata Analyst (Assistant Librarian), University of Texas, Austin, TX

Posted April 8, 2020

The University of Texas Libraries seek a collaborative, detail-oriented, and highly motivated individual to support the Libraries in metadata migration and aggregation. The position will make key contributions to grant-funded work towards creating a common discovery and access interface for arts and cultural heritage collections held by partner institutions on the UT campus. Working in close collaboration with project partners and other stakeholders, the Metadata Analyst will conduct comprehensive analyses of metadata from various sources, establish crosswalks to a common metadata schema, and define requirements for metadata display in a public-facing interface. The position will also contribute to grant administrative tasks involving documentation and report writing.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze and crosswalk metadata from grant partners for aggregation in a shared discovery portal

  • Provide expertise in collaborative decision-making for descriptive, administrative and technical metadata for UT Libraries’ digital assets, in the context of a digital asset management system upgrade and content migration

  • Coordinate the development of policies, procedures and documentation in support of consistent metadata practice among grant partners

  • Work closely and collaboratively with various units within UT Libraries, primarily Content Management, Digital Stewardship, and Libraries IT, to develop and implement efficient metadata workflows

  • Proactively engage with UT Libraries and grant partners’ staff, as well as project stakeholders among campus staff, faculty, and students, to identify metadata needs and provide metadata training as needed

  • Document decision making, workflows, processes, and technical specifications in shareable format

  • Contribute to collaborative report writing efforts

 

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in a relevant field or appropriate combination of experience and advanced degree (candidates in their last semester of a program will be considered)

  • Demonstrated ability to learn, analyze, and utilize existing and emerging metadata standards (e.g. MODS, Dublin Core, RDF-based metadata, etc.)

  • Evidence of excellent conceptual, analytic, and organizational skills combined with attention to detail for complex, detailed-oriented work

  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with a variety of individuals and groups

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree from an ALA accredited school

  • Experience in an academic library or special collection

  • Experience with descriptive practices and metadata schemata from cultural heritage institutions, e.g. libraries, archives or museums

  • Experience formulating metadata policies and procedures

  • Familiarity with digital preservation and access technologies, standards, best practices, and workflows

  • Experience with digital library platforms, such as Fedora/Islandora

  • Experience with XML/XSLT, crosswalking, and building metadata application profiles

  • Experience working with SOLR indexes

  • Demonstrated familiarity with Linked (Open) Data concepts and technology (RDF), including their development and application

  • Demonstrated ability to work with staff responsible for software development, programming, and systems administration

  • Experience working with metadata in languages other than English

  • Experience providing grant support and/or grant writing

 

This 3-year term-limited position will report to the Head of Access Systems. It is funded by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon foundation. Please follow this link for the full job posting and to apply: https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UTstaff/job/UT-MAIN-CAMPUS/Metadata-Analyst_R_00008941

 

The date of first review for this position is Monday, May 18th, 2020.

 

Research indicates that applicants with marginalized identities are hesitant to apply for positions if they do not meet all the required and preferred qualifications. We want to emphasize that although experience in certain areas is desirable, entry-level candidates who meet the required qualifications, demonstrate excellent promise, and a passion for working with metadata are encouraged to apply and will be given serious consideration. Opportunities for training, mentorship, and support from individuals with a variety of skill sets exist locally, regionally, and nationally.

 

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