Job Posting: University of Miami Metadata Librarian

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Metadata Librarian

The University of Miami Libraries seek a creative, enthusiastic professional for the position of
Metadata Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Cataloging & Metadata Services, the Metadata Librarian
provides leadership and guidance in the planning, development, creation, and implementation of
metadata standards for the Libraries, and actively participates as a resource and liaison to the
University community in regards to metadata practices.

THE UNIVERSITY: The University of Miami is one of the nation's leading research universities in a
community of extraordinary diversity and international vitality. The University is privately
supported, non-sectarian institution, located in Coral Gables, Florida, on a 260-acre subtropical
campus. The University comprises 11 degree granting schools and colleges, including Architecture,
Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Communication, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine,
Music, Nursing, and Marine and Atmospheric Science (www.miami.edu).

THE LIBRARY: The University of Miami Libraries (www.library.miami.edu) ranks among the top 50 research
libraries in North America with a combined collection of approximately 3 million volumes, 45,000
current serials, and over 29,000 E-journal titles. The University of Miami Libraries include, the Otto
G. Richter Library which lies in the heart of the Gables campus, the Paul Buisson Architecture Library,
the Judi Prokop Newman Business Information Resource Center, and the Marta & Austin Weeks Music Library,
and the Marine and Atmospheric Science Library located at the Virginia Key campus. The campus also has an
independent Medical and Law library. The Libraries provide support and services for approx. 10,100
undergraduates, 5,100 graduate students, and 10,000 full and part time faculty and 
 staff. The Libraries has a staff of 37 Librarians and 86 support staff and is a member of ARL, ASERL, CLIR,
NERL, OCLC, RLG, and SOLINET.

POSITION:  Reporting to Head of Cataloging & Metadata Services and working collaboratively with all
library units, the Metadata Librarian plays a major role in the Libraries' digital projects; is
responsible for the creation of metadata for a variety of digital collections; serves as the local
authority for metadata standards, keeping abreast of developments in metadata standards and
practices; documents and implements adopted metadata standards, practices, and workflows; provides
training to the Libraries' faculty and staff in metadata creation; participates in quality control
activities for the Libraries' bibliographic and metadata repositories; works closely with the Digital
Initiatives, Resources, and Services, and other stakeholders to plan digital collections and
projects; networks, 
 collaborates and actively participates in local, regional, national, or international organizations
regarding issues in librarianship, metadata services, and the development of resource dis!
 covery tools and services; serves as the Libraries' metadata liaison to the University; serves
on/participates in University and Libraries committees, task forces, and teams as appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Master's degree from an ALA accredited program or foreign equivalent, or
Ph.D. with required library experience. Working knowledge and experience with two or more metadata
schema and protocols such as Dublin Core, EAD, VRA Core, MODS, METS, etc.; Knowledge of cataloging rules,
standards, and controlled vocabularies; awareness of current issues and trends in metadata and digital
library development; demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately in a service and
production-oriented environment and adapt to a fast paced rapidly changing environment; ability to
plan and implement routines and processes that ensure optimum production, and monitor projects through
to completion in a cost-effective manner; demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as coll
 aboratively with diverse constituencies; Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Highly desirable: Experience with applying metadata standards to describe digital collections using
CONTENTdm or other digital management system(s); Familiarity with related XML technology such as XSLT
or XLINK; Familiarity with relational database structure; Experience with archives and archival
practice; One year of experience in a medium to large research library or similar organization;
Cataloging experience in an academic library; Reading knowledge of Spanish.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and
qualifications of the person selected. This is a non-tenure track twelve-month faculty appointment at
the Librarian Assistant/Associate Professor rank. The position offers a comprehensive benefits
package including: paid pension plan; partially paid medical and dental insurance plans; life,
disability, and long-term care insurance available; tuition remission; 13 paid holidays; and 22 days'
annual vacation. Additional employment benefits available include Credit Union; Employee Assistance
Program; public transportation, Shared Appreciation Mortgage Program (SAM), bookstore and sporting
event discounts; optional fee-based membership in a state-of-the-art wellness center, moving
allowance, and no state
  or local income taxes. More information on benefits can be found at:  http://www.miami.edu/benefits/pdf/bensum-faculty06.pdf.

APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS: Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is
filled. Applications should be submitted electronically and must include a letter of interest,
curriculum vitae, and the names of three references. The candidate will be notified prior to contacting
references. Send nominations and applications to:

Yolanda Cooper
Deputy University Librarian
Otto G. Richter Library
University of Miami
P.O. Box 248214
Coral Gables, FL 33124-0320
e-mail: richter.recruiting <at> miami.edu

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. The University has a strong
commitment to diversity and encourages applications from candidates of diverse cultural backgrounds.