Metadata Librarian (open rank)

Description

About Us

The Georgia Institute of Technology is a top-ranked, public research university established by the State of Georgia in Atlanta in 1885 and committed to developing leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition.  It is located in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with great economic and cultural strengths. The Institute is a member of the University System of Georgia, the Georgia Research Alliance, and the Association of American Universities. Georgia Tech prides itself on its excellent students and faculty, collaborations, and technology resources, and its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Georgia Tech Library is a member of the University System of Georgia library consortia, Atlanta Regional Council for Higher Education (ARCHE), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), and the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL). The Library is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and has a deeply engaged Library Diversity Council to lead our efforts to ensure and maintain a positive, diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. The Georgia Tech Library team works to fulfill the mission and vision of Georgia Tech and is committed to supporting the Institute’s new Strategic Plan.

Location

Atlanta, GA

Job Summary

The Georgia Tech Library seeks a flexible, and innovative librarian to join the Technical Services Department as a Metadata Librarian. Reporting to the Associate Dean, Content, Access and User Services, this person will provide strategic and technical guidance on cataloging and metadata practices for the Georgia Tech’s Library’s physical and digital collections.  The Metadata Librarian will be responsible for providing original and copy cataloging for print and non-print materials in various formats and provide strategic leadership, consultation, training, and expertise in cataloging in a variety of metadata schemas for resources in all formats. This person will help provide long-term strategies to deal with MARC and non-MARC metadata initiatives and provide direction for staff in techniques and new methodologies, such as RDA and BIBFRAME. The Metadata Librarian is expected to serve on internal and external committees and collaborate with partners across the state.  Georgia Tech Library is a member of the University System of Georgia (USG) Library Consortium and participates in collaborative cataloging within the Alma Network Zone with USG.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and leadership on original cataloging, copy cataloging, physical processing, batch loading, and database maintenance.
• Perform original and complex cataloging in the MARC21 format for materials in a variety of languages and formats utilizing cataloging metadata standards and schema, MARC21, LCC, LCSH, RDA, FRBR, and emerging linked data standards using metadata management tools (e.g., RDA, MARCEdit, OCLC Connexion, Access, authority control, batch processing techniques).
• Optimize bibliographic metadata using innovative tools, standards, and current best practices.
• Develop, communicate, document, and train staff on local metadata policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with Technical Services Librarians and other colleagues to develop long-term strategies to provide optimal access and discovery.
• Pursue new opportunities for resource management, access, and discovery and for the Library’s involvement in national programs and maintain current knowledge of national and international developments in cataloging, classification and subject analysis, metadata, bibliographic and authority control, and automation of cataloging functions.
• Serve as a core member of the Discovery Interface Committee.
• Lead projects and teams related to the discovery and access of Library content.
• Works with collaborative partners outside the GT Library and serve as a metadata consultant to larger joint projects and initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Faculty Rank Appointment Required Qualifications

Final rank will be determined based on combination of education and experience.  Up to two (2) years credit for previous professional experience may be given at the time of employment, in which case such credit must be stated in the offer letter.

Librarian I/Archivist I

• Appointment to this rank requires an appropriate terminal degree, typically an American Library Association (ALA) - accredited master’s degree, a degree in a subject related to archival work, and/or in the appropriate area of specialization.

Librarian II/Archivist II

• Appointment to this rank requires an appropriate terminal degree, typically an American Library Association (ALA) - accredited master’s degree, a degree in a subject related to archival work, and/or in the appropriate area of specialization.
• Evidence of scholarship and/or evidence of service to the librarian/archivist profession.
• 5 years of professional experience.

Librarian III/Archivist III

• Appointment to this rank requires an appropriate terminal degree, typically an American Library Association (ALA) - accredited master’s degree, a degree in a subject related to archival work, and/or in the appropriate area of specialization.
• A strong record of scholarship and service demonstrating significant contributions to the librarian/archivist profession.
• 10 years of professional experience.

Librarian IV/Archivist IV

• Appointment to this rank requires an appropriate terminal degree, typically an American Library Association (ALA) - accredited master’s degree, a degree in a subject related to archival work, and/or in the appropriate area of specialization.
• A strong record of scholarship and service demonstrating the highest standards of professional contributions to the librarian/archivist profession and are recognized widely by peers.
• 15 years of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading projects and teams
• Knowledge of metadata management tools (e.g., RDA, MARCEdit, OCLC Connexion, Access, authority control, batch processing techniques).
• Experience with Ex Libris’ Alma and Primo Systems.
• Continuing resource cataloging experience.
• Demonstrated experience with project management, including planning, communication, and assessment.
• Instruction and/or training experience.
• Reading knowledge of one or more languages other than English.
• Ex Libris Alma Certification

Required Documents to Attach

• List of 3 references who would be able to provide reference letters in the final interview statge
• 1-page statement demonstrating commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices (additional document)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Only candidates with the following experience will be considered for this appointment:

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, written, and oral communications skills.
• Original and copy cataloging experience in an academic, public or special library setting utilizing current cataloging metadata standards and schema, MARC21, LCC, LCSH, RDA, FRBR, and emerging linked data standards using metadata management tools (e.g., RDA, MARCEdit, OCLC Connexion, Access, authority control, batch processing techniques).
• Experience with an ILS and a national bibliographic utility.

Contact Information

For additional information about this job opening, please contact Karen Glover karen.glover@library.gatech.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Only candidates with demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices will be considered for this appointment. 

Candidates should attach a 1-page statement regarding their previous experience, and planned commitment to DEI principles and practices with their application as "additional documents"

Other Information

Faculty Status

The position will be appointed as a member of the Instructional Faculty of the library, is non-tenure track, and is required to go through the review and promotion process for librarians and archivists. Library faculty have an effort distribution of 80% excellence in assigned duties, 10% scholarship, and 10% professional service to the library profession or the institute. The Library faculty in this position must actively participate in professional and scholarly activities, including institute and professional committees, research, and publication. The Georgia Tech Library Faculty enjoy flexible work schedules, teleworking, professional development, and a healthy work-life balance. This is a full-time faculty appointment. Salary and rank are commensurate with credentials and experience. Minimum starting salary for a Librarian I is $66,500. This is not a remote position, but some teleworking hours is supported.