JOB: Metadata Projects Librarian (University of Texas at Arlington)

From the announcement:

The Metadata Projects Librarian is a forward thinking professional consulting on digital creation projects. This role implements workflows across the entire metadata lifecycle, from creation through discovery, using works acquired and created by the UTA community. This position is a member of the expanding Scholarly Communications Division, working across library departments focused on research engagement with campus colleagues and community groups.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Improves metadata policies and procedures to support discovery, access and uses of the Libraries’ digital collections, including materials deposited into institutional repositories (i.e. Research Commons, and MavsDataverse). Ensures metadata interoperability across various schemas and software platforms. 2. Provide consultations on how best to convert legacy metadata scripts into maintainable automated services. 3. Collaboratively create, update, and enhance metadata. 4. Lead and manage project teams to create digital content including born-digital and digitized items. 5. Hire, train, and supervise student workers to perform high level metadata description. Monitor and improve metadata quality and quality control. 6. Perform other duties assigned.