[Libs-Or] Vacancy Announcement; Metadata Librarian; WSU Libraries

[Debra Spidal]

The WSU Libraries are now accepting applications for the full-time,
12-month, permanent, tenure-track position of *Metadata Librarian.*


*Applications must be received by July 29, 2018.* Online applications are
required and will include a cover letter addressing the qualifications, a
curriculum vitae, and complete contact information for three current
references. Finalists for this position will be subject to a background
check as a condition of employment. Questions may be sent to the search
committee via Bonny Boyan, boyan at wsu.edu, 509-335-1535.  Ø  To apply
visit:  https://www.wsujobs.com/postings/38960

Please *feel free to distribute this announcement* to everyone you know who
may be interested or to appropriate email distribution lists.



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*Metadata Librarian*

Work Location: Pullman, Washington

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications

Position Details: Librarian 2, full-time, 12-month, permanent, tenure-track

Posting Close date: July 29, 2018

Required Applicant Documents:  Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Contact Info
for 3 References

Finalists for this position will be subject to a background check as a
condition of employment.
Ø  To apply visit:  https://www.wsujobs.com/postings/38960



*Position Summary: *

The Washington State University Libraries invites applications for *Metadata
Librarian*, a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position located on the
Pullman campus.  This position reports to the Head of Technical Services.

This position will be responsible for metadata in various library
platforms. The Metadata Librarian will creatively address problem
resolution involving all formats and including access issues with
e-resources, catalog maintenance, original cataloging and complex copy
cataloging in all formats in addition to assisting with coordinating the
physical cataloging and electronic resources functional areas.



*Required Qualifications:*

·         Master’s degree from an ALA-Accredited Library and Information
Studies program at date of hire;

·         Minimum of three years of cataloging experience, preferably in an
academic or research library;

·         Knowledge of RDA, MARC formats, Library of Congress
classification system, and Library of Congress subject headings;

·         Demonstrated knowledge of trends and national standards in
cataloging;

·         Experience cataloging using a bibliographic utility, preferably
OCLC;

·         Experience with library resource management systems, preferably
Ex Libris Alma;

·         Strong communication and organization skills.



*Preferred Qualifications:*

·         Experience with EAD and Dublin Core;

·         Experience with Institutional Repositories;

·         Experience with Content Management Systems;

·         Experience with electronic resources management;

·         Demonstrated knowledge of serial cataloging;

·         Demonstrated knowledge of database maintenance issues and
problems in an academic library resource management system and discovery
interface;

·         Working knowledge of foreign languages.



WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special
disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated
veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or
persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.



WSU is committed to excellence through diversity and faculty-friendly
policy action, including partner accommodation and NSF ADVANCE
Institutional Transformation programs (http://www.advance.wsu.edu/).



WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens.
All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required
by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.



Washington State University is committed to providing access and reasonable
accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and
employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability
accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services:
509-335-4521(v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers:
1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs at wsu.edu
.



*Bonny Boyan*

*Human Resource Coordinator*

*Washington State University Libraries*

*221 Holland Library*

*Library Administrative Office*

*PO Box 645610, Pullman, WA 99164-5610*

*boyan at wsu.edu* <boyan at wsu.edu>

*509-335-1535*
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