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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Greetings,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Please consider applying. UMass is a great place to work with <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>excellent benefits, good salaries and a wonderful group <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>of people to work with! If you have any questions please let me know.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The priority deadline is October 10th. To apply please go to:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="https://umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=E2D9E8DD61546160E48341AD3816B086?JOBID=75890&lowVisibility=true">https://umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=E2D9E8DD61546160E48341AD3816B086?JOBID=75890&lowVisibility=true</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Job Description:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Metadata Librarian, Librarian II or III<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>For salary information see:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="http://umassmsp.org/sites/umassmsp.org/files/MOA%20Oct%2029,%202014--final%20w%202%20sigs.pdf">http://umassmsp.org/sites/umassmsp.org/files/MOA%20Oct%2029,%202014--final%20w%202%20sigs.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The UMass Amherst Libraries seek a dynamic and innovative librarian to <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>assist with metadata creation for description, discovery, access, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>administration and preservation of both digital and physical objects <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>produced, acquired or held by the Libraries and to provide technical <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>support for the metadata in the Libraries' institutional repository, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>digital collections platforms, and other discovery systems. This will <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>include metadata cleanup, editing, enhancement, migration, mapping and <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>transformations using tools such as Oxygen, MarcEdit, and OpenRefine as <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>well as cataloging material using traditional rules such as RDA, LCSH, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>LCC, MARC, NACO authority rules, etc. The Metadata Librarian will also <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>provide consultations, training, creation and maintenance of <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>documentation, quality control, investigation of new tools & standards, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>and development of standards and best practices. May also help <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>coordinate and supervise others involved in creating metadata for local <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>digital collections held by the UMass Amherst Libraries.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Required Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Master's degree in library science or equivalent degree from a program <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>accredited by the American Library Association, or its appropriate <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>equivalent in librarianship from another country, or have appropriate <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>equivalent experience<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Minimum of two years professional experience, preferably in an academic <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>library.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Knowledge of the use of cataloging principles, and an understanding of <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>controlled vocabularies, taxonomies, and ontologies<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Experience with manual and automated metadata creation and management<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Working knowledge of metadata standards (e.g. MARC, Dublin Core, EAD, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>VRA Core, METS, MODS)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Working knowledge of metadata tools and systems for creating, editing, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>harvesting and transforming metadata (e.g. XML, XSLT, XPath, Oxygen, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>MarcEdit, OpenRefine, OAI-PMH)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Experience working with digital repository platforms and providing <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>technical support for digital repositories and digital collections<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Demonstrated understanding of digital library standards and best <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>practices<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Aptitude for complex, analytical work with an attention to detail, and <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Effective verbal and written communication skills<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Aptitude for technology<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Preferred Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Knowledge of and experience applying AACR2/RDA, MARC, LCC, LCSH<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Experience working with Integrated Library Systems, Discovery Systems, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>and OCLC Connexion<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Working knowledge of one or more structured programming languages (e.g. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>PHP, Perl, Python, Java)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Knowledge of web-based APIs<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Experience in name authority work and disambiguation systems such as <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>NACO, ORCID, and VIAF<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Familiarity with linked data concepts<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Supervisory and project management experience<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Additional Information:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH ADVERTISED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The University of Massachusetts Amherst is strongly committed to <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. As part of a <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>commitment to its own multicultural community, the Library seeks an <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>individual with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and one who will <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>understand and embrace University initiatives and aspirations. The <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>other protected group members.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Application Instructions:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Please submit a letter of application, resume, and contact information <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>(phone and email) for three professional references by October 10, 2016 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>for priority consideration. Applications will be accepted until the <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>position is filled.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="https://umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=E2D9E8DD61546160E48341AD3816B086?JOBID=75890&lowVisibility=true">https://umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=E2D9E8DD61546160E48341AD3816B086?JOBID=75890&lowVisibility=true</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>******************************************<br>Christine N. Turner <br>Electronic Resources Librarian<br>Acquisitions Unit/W.E.B. Du Bois Library<br>University of Massachusetts <br>Amherst, MA 01003<br>(413) 577-1026<br><a href="mailto:cturner@library.umass.edu"><span style='color:windowtext'>cturner@library.umass.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><a href="http://works.bepress.com/christine_turner/"><span style='color:windowtext'>http://works.bepress.com/christine_turner/</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>