Metadata Librarian

Description

The Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) seeks a dynamic and collaborative Metadata Librarian to join the HSHSL team. 

This library faculty position focuses on metadata development and management to maximize discovery of content, particularly that produced by UMB faculty, staff, and students. The position will support the HSHSL's adherence to best practices in metadata methods, ensuring the interoperability and sustainability of metadata in bibliographic systems within the library, specifically metadata contributed to the UMB Data Catalog, UMB Digital Archive, the Library Catalog, and other resources. This position works closely with faculty librarians from other departments. The incumbent participates in planning, establishing, and achieving the goals of the Metadata Management Department and the Resource Development and Access Division. 

The HSHSL is actively committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from people with underrepresented backgrounds and identities. The HSHSL seeks professionals who are invested in creating an inclusive environment by embracing empathy, respect, and self-reflection, and who strive to incorporate those values in their work and interactions. 

For complete information and to apply, go to: 

https://umb.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=230000FP&lang=en