[XML4Lib] Want to chat about Metadata Position?

[Kalfatovic, Martin]

Curious about the recently announced position Metadata Librarian,
Washington, D.C. (Smithsonian)?   Have a question or two about the job?
A few staff members will be available to answer questions at ALA
Midwinter on Sunday from about 5 until 6:30 at the Sole Food lounge at
the Loew's Hotel, 1200 Market Street.

The Smithsonian Institution Libraries (SIL) has an opening for a
Metadata Librarian at a minimum starting salary of $55,706 per year
(Federal grade GS-11). Headquartered on the National Mall in Washington,
D.C., SIL serves the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum
complex, with holdings of 1.5 million books, manuscripts, and other
materials in 20 libraries throughout the Institution.

DUTIES: Incumbent creates descriptive metadata based on user needs and
cataloging principles and of non-MARC metadata schemas/standards such as
Dublin Core, XML, METS, MODS, or MADS or exchange protocols such as OAI.
Contributes MARC cataloging to OCLC and the Smithsonian Institution
Research Information System (SIRIS) using LCSH and LC Classification.
Uses promising new metadata/cataloging tools or technologies, and
develops strategies for integrating new technologies and services into
existing practices. Develops/modifies software tools to meet local
metadata creating and conversion needs. Provides metadata advice and
support for digital asset management systems. Participates in
Smithsonian, national, and international discussions related to the
harvesting or production of descriptive, administrative, technical, and
structural metadata. Establishes local policies, procedures, and
guidelines for the harvesting/production of metadata. Coordinates
metadata production and trains support staff. Establishes metadata
evaluation and quality assurance procedures. Maintains a central
repository of information on current metadata standards as used at
Smithsonian Libraries. Provides specifications for outsourcing the
production of metadata for digital resources. Oversees the loading of
vendor supplied metadata. Analyzes metadata provided by external vendors
to determine conversions and enhancements needed to support access.
Assists in preparation of grant proposals for digital projects. Serves
on SI or SIL committees or task forces.

The full vacancy announcement #08-AD-293853-JNT-SIL with instructions
for applicants can be found at
http://ohrweb.si.edu/d/vacancy/current/08-AD-293853-JNT-SIL.pdf as well
as the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov (applicant must be
U.S. citizen). Information on careers at the Smithsonian Institution is
available at the Smithsonian Institution Office of Human Resources
website at http://www.si.edu/ohr/. For further information, please call
(202) 633-6370 (voice) or (202) 633-6409 (TTY); or email to
vacancy.info at si.edu.
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