Term (Sabbatical Backfill), Metadata and Collection Management Librarian, John E. Robbins Library Brandon , MB

Description

Applications are invited for the role Metadata and Collection Management Librarian on a term, from September 2024 (or when a qualified candidate is appointed) to August 31, 2025. This role is a sabbatical backfill.

We seek an individual with commitment to excellence in metadata and collection management in the academic library setting.

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, responsibilities include:

• Creation of original metadata for physical and electronic resources.
• Addition to, and optimization of, metadata for resources requiring complex cataloguing.
• Maintenance of extant metadata.
• Collection management activities, including collection development and coordinating deselection.
• Performing other duties related to metadata and collection management as needed to accomplish the goals of the library and the University, including digitization and preservation initiatives.
• In consultation with Library Council, coordinate revision of cataloguing and metadata policies and procedures as needed.
• In consultation with Library Council, coordinate revision of collection management policies and procedures.
• Provision of liaison services to one of the Faculties or Schools.
• Engagement in research, creative activities and scholarship.
• Engagement in service on Library and University committees.
• Maintaining awareness of new and emerging librarianship trends.
• Other professional duties as may be assigned by the Chief Information Officer (or equivalent) through consultation with the incumbent.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:

• An MLIS, MLS, or MISt degree or equivalent academic or professional credential, normally a Masters’ degree in librarianship or information sciences specialization, is required. Applicants may seek to establish an experiential/traditional equivalency to the degree credential and are invited to contact the Chair of the Selection Committee for more information on how to establish equivalent academic or professional credentials; please direct such inquiries to the email address below.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, management of physical and electronic library collections.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, management of metadata in integrated library systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience working in, a MARC21 environment using RDA, LCCS and LCSH to create original catalogue records
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with metadata schemas such as MODS and MADS.
• The ability to work independently and as part of the John E. Robbins Library team.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive, effective and collaborative work relationships and strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization and Indigenization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an academic library or research setting.
• Experience cataloguing music materials, such as scores and audio-visual materials.

Asset Qualifications:

• Project management experience.
• Experience working in an Alma/Primo environment.
• Experience worked with Islandora or other, related, Institutional Repository platforms.
• Experience liaising with academic faculties, researchers, or interdisciplinary research teams.
• Experience using language cataloguing tools and knowledge of additional language(s).
• Experience with authority files such as LCNAF and Canadiana.
• Experience with classification tools such as Classification Web and RDA Toolkit.
• Experience with Library and Archives Canada FC and PS8000 schedules.

Rank and Salary: commensurate with qualifications and experience

Application deadline: 28 August 2024 or until the position is filled

Interested candidates should forward a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names of three referees, in a single PDF document, directly via email to:

Melanie Sucha, Chief Information Officer
Email: libraryjobs@brandonu.ca

Please reference “Metadata and Collection Management Librarian” in the subject line of your email.

Issued August 7, 2024

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, contact HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.

Compensation

$69,010 - $135,696

Closes: 31 October, 2024