Metadata Librarian, Bucknell University, PA

Job Posting: Metadata Librarian

Bucknell University’s Information Services & Resources (ISR), a merged library and information technology organization, is looking for an individual to work with us as we organize and provide access to Bucknell’s growing digital collections. This individual will be responsible for metadata and associated authority control, quality control, knowledge of changing metadata standards, and other duties associated with the creation and maintenance of data related to both digital and print materials. While the primary focus of the work will be working with metadata for digital objects, this individual will also serve as the resident authority on traditional cataloging standards and emerging trends related to the intellectual access and organization of information.

The Metadata Librarian is part of ISR’s Digital Initiatives Group and will report the Digital Initiatives Group Leader. S/he will work closely with the Digital Projects Technologist, members of the Technical Services department, and the Library Systems department. Read the rest of this entry »