| Description: |
The Metadata Management Specialist is responsible for creation and
maintenance of a variety of metadata using various systems. The work is in
transition and involves continuing existing processes and participating in
the introduction and deployment of new systems and procedures. As changes
are introduced, the mix of responsibilities will shift increasingly toward
new metadata control mechanisms for digital resources.
Reports to: Bibliographic Access Manager
Major Responsibilities
**Creates and maintains metadata for all types of library resources. The
mix of materials is in flux, but increasingly digital. Identifies and
downloads or creates descriptive cataloging and authority records, verifying
and/or supplying appropriate Medical Subject Headings, Category codes, and
LC Classification (for physical materials). Creates associated holdings
records. Uses Voyager, RLIN, WorldCat, NLM Locator, LC Authorities, and
other systems to accomplish these tasks within established guidelines.
**Works on special projects to add or enhance existing records for various
purposes. Reviews and maintains URLs for digital resources based on link
checking software. Investigates and recommends solutions in various
metadata problems as part of introducing new systems and procedures.
**Performs item conversion in Voyager, including barcoding items and
changing processing status. Withdraws library materials, suppresses
records, etc. Maintains statistics using Excel.
**Answers questions at the public Information Desk two hours per week.
Qualifications
**Two-year college degree or equivalent.
**Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
**Ability to deal with change, ambiguity and complex problems and to
understand inter-system relationships.
**Library skills, especially in metadata application, cataloging
(MARC/AACR), authority control, database searching, using automated
bibliographic systems, equivalent to a minimum of three years of experience.
**Ability to apply traditional cataloging knowledge in evolving metadata
management environment.
**Familiarity and facility in working with vagaries of digital media.
**Ability to adhere to rigorous accuracy and thoroughness requirements.
**Ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly.
**Flexibility to work independently and as part of a team.
**Medical terminology sufficient to discern content relationships of
significance to our systems and services and to recognize and to assign
appropriate Medical Subject Headings (MeSH).
**Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing for understanding and
expressing complex topics effectively.
**Computer skills: integrated library systems, database systems, word
processing, spreadsheets, as well as comfort in dealing with a variety of
changing systems licensed for users.
To Apply, go to http://jobs.stanford.edu/ and retrieve Requision number 5487
and apply on-line.
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