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The J. Murrey Atkins Library at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking an informed, collaborative, user-oriented professional committed to revealing archival collections using technology. The successful candidate will represent J. Murrey Atkins Library in the Special Collections division overseeing and participating in cataloging and metadata functions for rare and unique materials in multiple formats, including establishing and documenting practices for digital collections metadata.

 

The Special Collections Division at Atkins Library has three sections: Special Collections, Digital Programs and Collections and Digital Scholarship.  This department collects, preserves, curates, creates and disseminates archival and digital content for research; and supports the Library and University mission of advancing intellectual discovery by connecting people with knowledge.

 

REQUIRED:

 

Master’s degree from a school accredited by the American Library Association.

2 years professional cataloging experience in original cataloging of multi-formats post Master’s degree.

Experience creating, editing, and transforming MARC and/or non-MARC metadata.

Experience working in an automated library system (preferably Innovative Interfaces) and/or experience with a digital collections creation and management tool, such as CONTENTdm or DSpace.

Familiarity with authority control.

 

PREFERRED:

 

Broad understanding of emerging trends in digital technologies and library and archival practice.

Working knowledge of MARC21 and non-MARC metadata schema including but not limited to EAD, MODS, METS, Dublin Core, etc.

Working knowledge of LC classification and subject headings.

Familiarity with AACR2, RDA, DACS, and the FRBR concepts.

Experience with controlled vocabularies or taxonomies, such as LCSH, MESH, etc.

Familiarity with HTML and XML.

Aptitude for learning new technologies and metadata standards.

Knowledge of archival theory and practice and technological applications related to archives, special collections, and records management.

 

To apply or get additional information including job duties please go to https://jobs.uncc.edu/ and search for #8660 (Asst./Assoc. Professor (library) / Metadata Librarian)

 

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Shoko Tokoro | Electronic and Continuing Resources Librarian

UNC Charlotte | J. Murrey Atkins Library | http://library.uncc.edu

9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223-0001

704.687.1102 | stokoro@uncc.edu

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