Position Opening - Digital Initiatives Metadata Librarian

[Mitch Sumner]

Digital Initiatives Metadata Librarian, Washington University in St. Louis (Saint Louis, Missouri)

 

Washington University Libraries (https://library.wustl.edu/) invites applications for the position of Digital Initiatives Metadata Librarian. Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Collection Management and Access Services, the Digital Initiatives Metadata Librarian will be responsible for providing expertise and leadership in development, implementation, and assessment of metadata systems, policies, and procedures to support discovery, access, management, and preservation of general and special collections, digital collections and digital repository holdings in the University Libraries. The Libraries are undergoing many exciting changes. The Libraries has launched its new strategic plan, which includes a re-envisioning of the Digital Library, a migration of its open access scholarly repository, and full website redesign. The Digital Initiatives Metadata Librarian will have the unique opportunity to be the nexus of these exciting initiatives.
 
About Washington University in St. Louis
The Washington University Libraries is comprised of 12 libraries on the university’s Danforth, West, and Medical School Campuses. Reporting to the Vice Provost and University Librarian and in association with 3 campus partners, the libraries’ operate as a collaborative system in support of the research, teaching, and learning mission of the university. The Libraries’ house more than 3.6 million books, journals, and other print materials; 2.5 million microforms; 50,000 AV titles; and have access to more than 65,000 electronic journals and more than 1.8 million e-books. The libraries' 135 dedicated professional and support staff serve an increasingly diverse community and exemplify the libraries' commitment to meet the needs of faculty, staff and students for the present - and for years to come.
 
The complete listing of position responsibilities, salary information, and qualifications are provided in the full job description, which is available at https://jobs.wustl.edu/ (job ID# 46874). Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.
 
If you are interested in this position, please apply through https://jobs.wustl.edu/ , job ID# 46874.

I am happy to speak with anyone interested in learning more about this opportunity.

Thank you, 

Mitch

Mitch Sumner

Digitization Manager

Washington University in St. Louis

1 Brookings Drive

St. Louis, MO  63130

314.935.4130