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Metadata Coordinator, University of Massachusetts Amherst (Amherst)
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The Metadata Coordinator provides leadership and vision for cataloging and metadata services at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. The Coordinator will oversee, develop, implement, and assess proposals, plans and projects to ensure robust and timely access to UMass’s rich scholarly resources and distinctive collections. The incumbent will set priorities for metadata operational needs, recommend and plan metadata initiatives, and facilitate improvements to existing systems and services. The Coordinator will advise on long term metadata strategies relating to discovery, access, retrieval, and management of objects in the Library Services Platform and discovery systems.
Benefits
University benefits may differ based on collective bargaining agreements (unions).
Promotion
MSP Librarian positions are eligible for promotion, defined as a change in rank as a librarian from one rank to the next higher rank. The bargaining unit member who gets a promotion shall receive the base salary increase in line with the MSP collective bargaining agreement. You can view the MSP Collective Bargaining Agreement, particularly, article 20, to learn more about MSP Librarian Personnel Actions, including promotion, appointment, reappointment, and continuing appointment.
For more information and to apply, go to: https://careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-us/job/526040/metadata-coordinator-hybrid-opportunity
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
* Graduate degree in librarianship (from a program accredited by the American Library Association) or related field, or combination of an advanced degree in a relevant subject area and experience in libraries, archives, museums, or similar institutions.
* Minimum of two years of supervisory experience, including a demonstrated ability to establish work priorities, set performance expectations, achieve goals, and direct work in a high-production, rapidly evolving setting in a positive, constructive, flexible, and cooperative manner.
* Project management experience, including a demonstrated ability to establish work priorities, achieve goals, optimize workflows, and communicate status and outcomes clearly.
* Knowledge of cataloging standards and best practices, including but not limited to, Library of Congress Classification, Library of Congress Subject Headings and other LC controlled vocabularies, MARC formats, RDA, LC-PCC Policy Statements, OLAC Best Practices.
* Proficiency in cataloging a variety of materials and formats.
* Experience crafting and maintaining metadata processes and procedures and keeping documentation and training materials current.
* Working knowledge of non-MARC metadata schemes and evolving standards such as BIBFRAME and Linked OPen Data.
* Experience with integrated library systems or library services platforms, discovery systems, digital repositories, and OCLC cataloging tools.
* Experience working with batch processes and tools to analyze, remediate, and process metadata.
* Ability to work effectively as a team player in maintaining harmonious, cooperative working relationships with staff, faculty, and administrators.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, particularly the ability to explain complex concepts to a wide variety of people in individual and group settings.
* A demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
MLS/Masters
Salary Range
$69,500.00 - $78,900.00 / yearClosing Date
How to Apply
Along with the application, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.
Please apply at https://careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-us/job/526040/metadata-coordinator-hybrid-opportunity
Posted
2025-03-31 | Quick link to this job