Linked Data & Metadata Quality Librarian

Position Summary

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63105

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Reporting to the Head of Metadata Services, the Quality Control & Linked Data Librarian will play a key role in catalog and repository maintenance and implementation of linked data. This role will contribute to identifying and setting linked data priorities and will develop projects and solutions that bridge existing and legacy metadata to libraries’ linked data future.



Job Description

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Analyzes opportunities and challenges and makes recommendations on the metadata requirements for the effective implementation of linked data and the effective access and long-term management of collections. Explores, designs and carries out solutions for the creation, harvesting, and repurposing of metadata, particularly as it relates to the implementation of linked data.
• Creates authority records that meet NACO standards. In collaboration with others, develops, creates, and maintains a local vocabulary dictionary using Linked Data best practices. These vocabularies would be utilized in MARC and non-MARC records.
• Develops and analyzes internal reports in order to implement catalog and metadata remediation and enrichment projects based on changes in metadata standards and preparations for linked data and other emerging technologies.
• Maintains knowledge of current and emerging issues concerning linked data, BIBFRAME, and semantic web developments and the implications and opportunities available as they relate to metadata practice and the libraries’ discovery platform. Identifies opportunities for linked data projects and collaborations and develops reparative metadata projects in conjunction with Linked Data priorities. Develops and carries out training for Metadata Services staff on linked data trends and standards.
• In collaboration with others, ensures metadata quality, interoperability, and re-use among and beyond various repositories and discovery systems.
• Contributes to the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of local cataloging policies and procedures, and maintains documentation.
• Participates in library-wide and staff development activities, including department training activities.
• Performs other technical services duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:



Job Location /Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education:



Required Qualifications

Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Education:



Preferred Qualifications

M.L.S.

- Master of Library Science

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Academic Libraries, Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Interpersonal Communication, Library Research, Microsoft Office, Oral…