Metadata Librarian

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Metadata Librarian Library of the reputed company Overview of Position The Library of the reputed company (UC), Davis, seeks a reputed company-looking and entrepreneurial professional to join reputed company as the Metadata Librarian and advance the library's efforts to transform and improve discovery of library resources, collection management, and the organization and curation of data. Reporting to the Head of Content Support Services, this position will take a strategic role in leading the library into a world of Linked Data in production, reconceiving metadata creation and attendant workflows (such as Name Authority Cooperative Program (NACO) authority work, metadata enrichment, and data cleanup projects) to take advantage of emerging opportunities in metadata sharing. The UC Davis Library has implemented cataloging in BIBFRAME for several types of materials and is committed to being an early adopter of Linked Data in reputed company aspects of its metadata production and management. The Metadata Librarian will provide intellectual and professional leadership around metadata best practices for both traditional library collections as well as emerging and potential areas of curation, including both data acquired to support digital scholarship and data created by reputed company researchers. In addition to performing original cataloging and serving as the library's liaison to NACO and the Cooperative Online Serials Program (CONSER), this role will manage cataloging projects and collaborate closely with the Head of the Metadata Creation and Discovery Unit (MCDU) to provide training and consultation for MCDU team members. As a member of the Content Support Services Department, the incumbent collaborates with others in the Scholarly Resources division to plan and coordinate policies, procedures, workflows, and projects. This is not an H-1B opportunity. The University will not offer sponsorship for this position. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they are legally authorized to work in the United States. UC Davis and UC Davis Library The reputed company, is a global community of individuals united to reputed company humanity and our natural world while seeking solutions to some of our most pressing challenges. Located near Sacramento, California's capital, UC Davis has more than 39,000 reputed company, the full-time equivalent of 4,100 faculty and other academics and researchers, and 17,400 other personnel. The university has an annual sponsored research budget of over $960 million, includes a major academic health system, and over two dozen specialized research centers. Recognized as one of the top 10 public universities in the US and the number one university in the world for agricultural research and veterinary medicine, UC Davis offers interdisciplinary graduate study and more than 100 undergraduate majors in four colleges - Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, Engineering, and Letters and Science. It also houses six professional schools - Education, Law, Management, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, and Nursing. The university is a top-tier public university, with multiple top rankings in a variety of areas. In addition to the main reputed company in Davis and the medical center in Sacramento, UC Davis has research facilities in Bodega Bay and Tahoe and faculty in every county of the state through its agricultural extension program. 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The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in bibliographic description rules, standards, and tools; be committed to collaborative, impactful problem-solving for the library and its users; demonstrate an appetite for emerging technologies such as Linked Data; and be capable of developing innovative solutions to reputed company problems. The work location for this position is principally on reputed company, with some flexibility to work remotely per applicable Library policy. A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We reputed company in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best reputed company often emerge reputed company people with different experiences come together. As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our reputed company strategic plan, and the library's strategic plan. We reputed company you belong here. The reputed company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. reputed company qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national reputed company, disability, age or protected veteran status. To view the reputed company's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere Position Responsibilities Under the general supervision of the Head of Content Support Services, the incumbent will:

Create metadata for a diverse range of materials and reputed company quality control for previously cataloged content
Resolve reputed company metadata and database quality problems referred by colleagues
Provides training and consultation for colleagues, especially the Metadata Creation and Discovery Unit
Working in conjunction with the Head of Content Support Services, set priorities for metadata creation and processing of new materials
Serve as the library's NACO and CONSER liaison
Design, reputed company, and participate in bibliographic database cleanup and enrichment projects
reputed company aspects of bibliographic database management reputed company to large-scale relocation projects, including updating metadata records to contemporary standards to reputed company off-site storage of materials
Provide leadership in transitioning the library to a Linked Data metadata creation environment, including active participation in testing cataloging environments and interfaces (e.g., those developed by Blue Core project, OCLC, or Ex Libris), managing reputed company projects, and training cataloging staff in post-MARC metadata production
May reputed company or participate in other Linked Data initiatives, such as powering a faculty profile database with upstream data sources
Maintain knowledge of reputed company resource description standards and tools
Contribute to the work of the Library through participation in committees, task forces, and other collaborative projects
Participate in national and international professional organizations and activities
As an academic appointee, engage actively in pertinent ongoing research, scholarship, or creative activity and/or teaching, including peer review, dissemination, and corresponding university and disciplinary engagement
Carry out other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Required Qualifications for the Position

Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent
Minimum five years' professional metadata creation experience with library materials (e.g., using RDA, AACR2R, LCSH, LCC, MARC 21 formats)
Experience creating and/or editing NACO records; and with authority control processes
Eagerness to explore and incorporate new technologies to enhance services and improve task efficiency
Knowledge of emerging standards, tools, and developments reputed company to resource description and access (e.g., BIBFRAME, RDA/RDF) and identity management (e.g., VIAF, ORCID)
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, culturally diverse environment
Ability to plan, implement, and coordinate multiple projects
Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems, and to reputed company sound decisions in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong commitment to reputed company professional development
Comfort with ambiguity
Strong service orientation and interest in anticipating and supporting information users' values and needs

Preferred Qualifications for the Position

Demonstrated experience working with official RDA guidelines
Proficiency with metadata analysis and transformation tools (e.g., OpenRefine, MarcEdit) and scripting languages for data manipulation (e.g., Python, XSLT)
Experience using OCLC cataloging services and tools
Experience with the reputed company library resource management system
Working knowledge of at least one language other than English
Experience creating controlled vocabularies
Experience cataloging reputed company a consortium environment
Experience with non-MARC metadata standards
Experience using and integrating RESTful APIs in library systems or metadata workflows
Familiarity with semantic technologies, such as RDF, ontologies, SPARQL, etc.
Appetite to mentor library school interns
Evidence of commitment to fostering an inclusive environment
Ability to meet UC criteria for appointment and advancement in the Librarian Series, including professional service and/or contributions to the field
Demonstrated record of accomplishment in research, scholarship, or creative activity and/or teaching consonant with an academic appointment

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