Metadata & Discovery Systems Librarian

Colorado College

Colorado Springs

Application Deadline

Apply By Oct 31st, 2018

Wages

Not Specified

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Academic

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Job Description

The Charles L. Tutt Library at Colorado College is seeking a Metadata & Discovery Systems Librarian.  Reporting to the Library Director, the Metadata & Discovery Systems Librarian will lead the development of digital library infrastructure, workflows, policy and services; oversee metadata and systems projects to ensure resource accessibility; investigate and implement technology initiatives to support evolving modes of teaching, research and scholarly communications; serve as a liaison to assigned academic departments; and participate in shared instructional and research services responsibilities. The incumbent will join a supportive, collaborative environment with rich opportunities for campus engagement and participation in professional development activities.

Additional Info & Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

ALA-accredited MLS/MSLIS or equivalent degree plus a minimum four years library experience, including both cataloging/metadata experience and library systems experience; proficiency with current cataloging rules and standards and a variety of metadata schema, interoperability and emerging metadata standards; experience with manipulating metadata in batch; ability to evaluate and implement technologies and tools to improve access and streamline workflows; strong organizational skills and ability to accommodate multiple priorities; project management experience; demonstrated problem solving skills; experience with web page development and standards-based web design; Experience using programming languages used in client and server side scripting experience supporting an ILS, discovery platform, EZproxy, and/or other core library systems .; demonstrated success in training staff in the use of new technologies; demonstrated commitment to inclusion and understanding the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience supervising staff and providing feedback on performance; experience working with digital preservation platforms; interest in serving the needs of a small, residential undergraduate liberal arts campus and maximizing access to library resources; experience with library cataloging software such as OCLC Connexion and MarcEdit; working knowledge of database systems such as MySQL or Access; experience facilitating systems migrations, preferably ILS or digital archives migration; experience creating web-accessible databases.

The Community

At Colorado College our goal is to provide the finest liberal arts education in the country. Drawing upon the adventurous spirit of the Rocky Mountain West, we challenge students, one course at a time, to develop those habits of intellect and imagination that will prepare them for learning and leadership throughout their lives.

Renovated in 2017, Tutt Library is responsive to the distinctive rhythms of the Block Plan and rooted in Colorado College’s sense of place. Our core mission is to foster intellectual exploration and discovery in partnership with the campus community and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects, appreciates, and enriches all individuals and groups in our diverse community.

HR Info

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND ONLINE APPLICATION:

https://employment.coloradocollege.edu/postings/3552

 

Posted Sep 18, 2018