at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job ID49782
LocationEvanston, Illinois
Librarian Faculty Position
Title: Rare Materials Metadata Librarian
Reports to: Metadata Librarian
Work Group: Metadata Services
Northwestern University Libraries seek an innovative and collaborative librarian to create, enrich, and manage metadata for the discovery and access of Northwestern University Libraries' rare materials, and to explore the use of emerging technologies in metadata creation for unique and rare collections.
The Rare Materials Metadata Librarian will have a solid understanding of current standards of description and access for rare materials and a strong interest in pursuing ways for emerging technologies including artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance discovery, digital scholarship, and metadata creation, management, and workflows.
This role will engage actively with colleagues including curators, archivists, and other librarians and technical specialists to advise on metadata practices that support the Libraries' role in advancing the University's research and teaching mission. Additionally, the Rare Materials Metadata Librarian will collaborate on the development of metadata policies, priorities, and workflows for rare materials and other formats, contribute to projects related to linked data and the remediation and transformation of metadata, and be a resource for Metadata Services colleagues who catalog and process rare materials.
These opportunities reflect a new vision and priorities for Northwestern Libraries led by our new Dean to activate the Libraries historical strengths in ways that support and accelerate emerging methods in research, discovery, preservation, and engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Create, analyze, enrich, and manage descriptive metadata for rare materials in multiple formats and languages across all collections using relevant standards and best practices including MARC21, RDA or DCRM, LCSH, and Library of Congress classification.
Contribute actively to the development of metadata strategies for rare materials and the use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to enhance efficiency in metadata creation and effectiveness in resource discovery.
Apply values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility to metadata creation and remediation.
Perform original and complex copy cataloging in all formats including books, maps, manuscripts, photographs, sound recordings, videos, graphic materials, and realia; materials date from the 15th to the 21st century with a focus on 19th and 20th centuries, and are chiefly in English, French, and German.
Create and contribute metadata to PCC programs including NACO and BIBCO.
Assist as needed in cataloging circulating materials which are specialized, unique, or otherwise uncommonly held, particularly Africana.
Collaborate with other library departments such as Digital Products and Data Curation and the McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives on local digitization and archival processing efforts.
Maintain knowledge of current standards and developments in metadata and linked data.
Participate in the library-wide re-envisioning of digital scholarship and library services with interest in ongoing innovation, new technologies, and evolving responsibilities in a dynamic digital research environment.
Engage actively in exploring and learning new technologies, including AI/machine learning, and their applications to metadata management.
Engage in appropriate professional development, continuing education, research activities, and service to the University.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in library and information science from an ALA accredited institution or equivalent training or experience.
Two or more years' experience original cataloging using MARC21, RDA or DCRM, LCSH, and Library of Congress classification.
Experience with, or background relevant to, rare and special collections.
Mindset for innovation, with interest in expanding knowledge of how artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other emerging technologies can enrich metadata creation, workflows, and discovery.
Knowledge of or ability to learn tools for creating, editing, and transforming metadata such as OpenRefine, MARCEdit, and Oxygen.
Knowledge of or interest in metadata schema such as MODS, EAD, or VRA Core
Reading knowledge of English and French or German.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience contributing to the NACO and BIBCO programs of the PCC.
To Apply:
Applicants should submit... For full info follow application link.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
