Quality Control & Linked Data Librarian - University Libraries

Washington University in St. Louis; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Holidays

Health Insurance

Transit Pass

Retirement Plan (403b)

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a qualified Quality Control & Linked Data Librarian to lead catalog and repository maintenance and implement linked data. You will develop projects bridging legacy metadata to a linked data future and set priorities with the Head of Metadata Services.

The role emphasizes creating authority records meeting NACO standards, building vocabularies, analyzing metadata remediation, and training staff on trends in linked data, BIBFRAME, and semantic web.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Relevant Experience (2 Years)
• No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes opportunities and challenges and makes recommendations on the metadata requirements for the effective implementation of linked data and the effective access and long-term management of collections.
• Creates authority records that meet NACO standards. Develops, maintains a local vocabulary dictionary using Linked Data best practices for MARC and non-MARC records.
• Develops and analyzes internal reports to implement catalog and metadata remediation and enrichment projects based on metadata standards changes and linked data preparations.
• Maintains knowledge of linked data, BIBFRAME, and semantic web developments and trains Metadata Services staff on trends and standards.

Skills

Academic Libraries

Analytical Thinking

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Interpersonal Communication

Library Research

Microsoft Office

Oral Communications

Organizing

Special Libraries

Teamwork

Working Independently

Written Communication

Education

MLS - Master of Library Science

Master’s degree

Tools

MARC

Linked Data

BIBFRAME

Job description

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63105

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Reporting to the Head of Metadata Services, the Quality Control & Linked Data Librarian will play a key role in catalog and repository maintenance and implementation of linked data. This role will contribute to identifying and setting linked data priorities and will develop projects and solutions that bridge existing and legacy metadata to libraries’ linked data future.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Analyzes opportunities and challenges and makes recommendations on the metadata requirements for the effective implementation of linked data and the effective access and long-term management of collections. Explores, designs and carries out solutions for the creation, harvesting, and repurposing of metadata, particularly as it relates to the implementation of linked data.
• Creates authority records that meet NACO standards. In collaboration with others, develops, creates, and maintains a local vocabulary dictionary using Linked Data best practices. These vocabularies would be utilized in MARC and non-MARC records.
• Develops and analyzes internal reports in order to implement catalog and metadata remediation and enrichment projects based on changes in metadata standards and preparations for linked data and other emerging technologies.
• Maintains knowledge of current and emerging issues concerning linked data, BIBFRAME, and semantic web developments and the implications and opportunities available as they relate to metadata practice and the libraries’ discovery platform. Identifies opportunities for linked data projects and collaborations and develops reparative metadata projects in conjunction with Linked Data priorities. Develops and carries out training for Metadata Services staff on linked data trends and standards.
• In collaboration with others, ensures metadata quality, interoperability, and re-use among and beyond various repositories and discovery systems.
• Contributes to the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of local cataloging policies and procedures, and maintains documentation.
• Participates in library-wide and staff development activities, including department training activities.
• Performs other technical services duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications** /Professional Licenses **:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver’s License:

A driver’s license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

M.L.S. - Master of Library Science

Certifications** /Professional Licenses **:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Academic Libraries, Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Interpersonal Communication, Library Research, Microsoft Office, Oral Communications, Organizing, Special Libraries, Teamwork, Working Independently, Written Communication

Grade

G12

Salary Range

$58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one’s qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please [e-mail] call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.