Metadata Librarian, Baylor University, Waco, TX

Posted October 31, 2022

Deadline

Dec 12, 2022 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Baylor University Libraries seek to hire a full-time Metadata Librarian. This position has the option for fully remote or hybrid work (subject to approval) based on the candidate’s location and/or other needs. For hybrid work, the successful candidate must be within driving distance of Waco, TX. In either instance, upon hire, the successful candidate will spend the initial weeks on campus to become oriented to the position, their colleagues, and the university. The university will cover the cost of attending this orientation.

The Metadata Librarian creates, maintains, and enriches the metadata for Baylor’s digital collections. They serve a critical role in making our collections discoverable and accessible using tools such as the library services platform (Alma), discovery service (Primo), and digital asset management systems (DSpace and Quartex). They work collaboratively with the personnel in special collections and the Digitization and Digital Collections Preservation group in support of metadata needs and best practices for digital projects, publishing, and digital collection platforms and repositories. They bring and advocate for an inclusive, anti-racist, and anti-biased lens to describe and create access points to information resources, platforms, algorithms, and systems. The Metadata Librarian reports to the Director for Cataloging & Metadata Services in Library Collections, Systems, and Digital Services.

Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the “Great Colleges to Work For” from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while giving faculty and staff the chance to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan, Illuminate, guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor’s mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

The Baylor University Libraries support teaching, learning, and research at Baylor University, and consist of the Moody and Jones Libraries, Armstrong Browning Library, Arts & Special Collections Research Center, Institute for Oral History, Keston Center for Religion, Politics, and Society, Library and Academic Technology Services, W. R. Poage Legislative Library, and Texas Collection with over 2.5 million volumes, significant holdings in e-journals, e-books, databases, and other digital content (https://tinyurl.com/bulfacts).

The Baylor University Libraries are committed to increasing diversity and recognize, value, respect, and empower all members of our community. We actively challenge and respond to bias, harassment, and discrimination. We commit to a policy of equal opportunity to resources, services, and spaces for all persons. The library is a place where differences are welcomed, people are nurtured, all perspectives are heard, and every individual feels a sense of belonging (https://www.baylor.edu/library/mission).

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides leadership, support, and training in metadata creation, maintenance, and enhancement for digital collections in collaboration with others
Develops approaches to ensure the quality and consistency of metadata in the library’s core systems (Alma, DSpace, and Quartex) and collection-specific guidelines and documentation
Manipulates and transforms data in commonly used bibliographic and descriptive formats for batch loading and analysis
Works closely with appropriate personnel on library systems interoperability and functionality, such as OAI-PMH, metadata crosswalks, etc.
Works on shared projects and initiatives that contribute to the customization, enhancement, and evaluation of the library’s discovery service (Primo)
Collaborates with other library personnel in developing workflows and guidelines for current and emerging digital formats by keeping current with trends, innovations, and best practices affecting library metadata and digital collections
Meets university expectations for scholarship and service, including active participation in local, regional, national, and international organizations

Qualifications

Required Job Qualifications:

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library program or a recognized equivalent program (well-qualified candidates receiving their degree by December 2022 will also be considered)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse personalities and perspectives
Eagerness to learn emerging and evolving technologies on a continual basis
Relevant practical experience with non-MARC metadata in a library environment, as well as working knowledge of the MARC standard.
Understanding of integration and interoperability of library systems, repositories, websites, and research platforms, such as OAI-PMH.
Familiarity with Dublin Core and XML-based standards such as EAD and PREMIS
Knowledge of current bibliographic standards and models such as RDA, LCSH, LCGFT, and catalog management procedures/techniques
Working knowledge of OCLC cataloging utilities, library services platforms (Alma preferred), and digital asset management systems
Strong organizational skills demonstrated by the ability to direct multiple tasks and projects
Strong commitment to serving constituents and the larger community

Application Instructions

Using Interfolio, applicants should submit (1) a letter of application, (2) a CV/resume, and (3) contact information for three current references.

To apply for this position, please visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/115558

Please direct inquiries to Billie Peterson-Lugo ([email protected]), Chair of the Metadata Librarian Search Committee.