Archival Metadata Librarian - 526299

Department/Organization
219101 - University Libraries

Rank
Assistant Professor

Position Summary
The University of Alabama Libraries seeks a dynamic, forward-thinking individual for the position of Archival Metadata Librarian. This is a renewable contract faculty appointment with the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor reporting to the Head of Metadata and Archival Processing in the Resource Acquisition & Discovery unit and working collaboratively with metadata librarians, archivists, and digital initiatives staff in Special Collections.

Detailed Position Information
The University of Alabama Libraries seeks a dynamic, forward-thinking individual for the position of Archival Metadata Librarian. This is a renewable contract faculty appointment with the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor reporting to the Head of Metadata and Archival Processing in the Resource Acquisition & Discovery unit and working collaboratively with metadata librarians, archivists, and digital initiatives staff in Special Collections. The position supports access to and discovery of University Libraries rare and unique resources, including manuscript and photograph collections, rare published materials, historic maps, and University records. This position will play a role in improving discovery of archival materials for patrons and will be committed to More Product Less Processing (MPLP) workflows. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: accessioning, processing, and arranging manuscript and photo collections; creating, maintaining, evaluating, and enhancing metadata records and finding aids; managing authority control and subject description in the University Libraries archival data management system (ArchivesSpace); and keeping up-to-date with current trends and issues in archival assessment, arrangement, and description. Clinical Assistant Professors contribute to research and service that support the University Libraries or the University. Responsibilities of the position change as the library environment continues to evolve.

SALARY/BENEFITS: 12-month renewable contract faculty appointment at the Clinical Assistant Professor rank. Salary range is $65,000.00 - $75,000.00, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and advanced degrees. Strong benefits, including professional development support, tuition fee waiver, and matching retirement contributions.

Minimum Qualifications
o Master’s in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution or a doctoral degree in a relevant field.
o Experience with archival metadata creation and schemas including but not limited to: DACS, EAD, Dublin Core, LCSH, etc.
o Demonstrated knowledge of current archival content and structure standards.
o Demonstrated understanding of More Product, Less Process (MPLP).
o Knowledge of basic preservation strategies for archival collections.
o Experience working independently and collaboratively with varied groups within a complex organization.
o Excellent verbal and written communication, including associated skills such as listening and adapting.
o Ability to solve problems independently or collaboratively, using sound judgment in decision-making.
o Knowledge of professional standards, best practices, and emerging technologies in metadata and libraries.
o Willingness to explore new technologies and to find ways to incorporate them in order to enhance services and complete tasks more efficiently.
o Responsibilities of this position change as the University Libraries continue to evolve.

Preferred Qualifications
o Additional graduate degree in History or a related field. o 1-2 years of professional experience processing manuscript and/or photograph collections, including physical arrangement and creation of finding aids in accordance with archival best practices. o Experience working with ArchivesSpace or another archival data management system. o Experience with Aeon and LibInsight. o Experience creating, revising, and facilitating workflow improvements to increase efficiency. o Experience using best practices and professional standards for processing print, digitized, and born digital materials. o Experience with using and conducting quality control checks for OCR o Experience enhancing metadata to improve discoverability through accurate creation of finding aids. o Knowledge of data manipulation using MarcEdit, EXCEL, or OpenRefine. o Experience working with born-digital collections. o Experience performing authority control. o Knowledge of and experience working with photographic formats. o Organizational and project management skills. o Reading proficiency in Spanish or another European language.

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