Assistant Head of Cataloging & Metadata Services/Metadata Coordinator--Houston, TX
Melinda Flannery <
reagor@...>
2010-07-23 18:53:23 GMT
Apologies for cross-posting (and for late posting; job IS open until filled)
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Assistant Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services/Metadata Coordinator
Rice University is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Assistant Head of
Cataloging and Metadata Services/Metadata Coordinator. The successful
candidate will assist the Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services in
management, direction, fiscal oversight, and long-term strategic planning
for the Department, serves as Metadata Coordinator and operational manager
for the Copy Cataloging Unit (7 FTE). The Department includes 5 exempt, 7
non-exempt, and 2 part-time temporary staff, plus student workers. The
position reports to the Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services in
Technical Services.
Responsibilities: Works closely with the Head of Cataloging and Metadata
Services and other colleagues in both Technical and Pubic Services to set
and continually evaluate priorities for all categories of work performed in
the Copy Cataloging Unit. Assists Department Head with the general
management of the Department, including development of cataloging, metadata,
and database management policy and procedures, individual and group
performance measures (including statistics), gifts and bulk purchase
processing, outsourcing, developing uses of library system and other
automation, and longer-term planning and strategic development of the
Department and its functions. Provides leadership in a team environment
with Cataloging and other staff to evaluate and apply appropriate metadata
schemas to provide description and access to various digital projects of the
Library and Rice University. Keeps up-to-date with national metadata
standards and schemas and is responsible for interpreting and adapting those
for local purposes. Acts as liaison for metadata projects with other
departments within the library and/or other campus groups. Provides
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