Posting/Functional Title
Metadata Specialist
University Pay Plan Title
Library Specialist
Department
Wittliff Collections
Recruitment Type
Open to All
Monthly Salary
$3,793.55 - $4,166.67
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.
- Bachelor’s degree or four years work experience working in a field related to archives, libraries, museums, or other cultural heritage sites
- Demonstrated subject knowledge of Texas Music
- Research and analytical skills
- Database management, including FilemakerPro and/or Access; library/archival management systems such as ArchivesSpace, Archon, or Caiasoft
- Organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, colleagues, and students
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in an archive, library, museum, or other cultural heritage site
- Experience with descriptive metadata standards and controlled vocabularies
Job Description
The Metadata Specialist (Project) is responsible for creating original descriptive metadata in support of The Wittliff’s digitization efforts, with a focus on holdings within the Texas Music Collection. This position ensures that collection material is physically prepped; described according to Wittliff metadata application profiles and professional standards; and that internal and external access points are updated. The Metadata Specialist reports to the Metadata Archivist and collaborates closely with curators, archivists, and University Libraries staff on digital and other initiatives. This is a 2-year Project position.
Job Duties
- Project Management:
- Work closely with Wittliff curators and archivists to identify, assess, and select collection material for description and/or digitization
- Develop project plans, schedules, and workflows for assigned projects
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation related to project activities and deliverables, and report out as requested to stakeholders
- Collection Management:
- Physically prepare collection material for digitization, including arranging, labeling, and performing routine preservation activities as necessary
- Coordinate with University Libraries’ digital lab on delivery and handling of collection material for digitization
- Update legacy finding aids, databases, and platforms, as necessary to ensure up-to-date access points
- Digital Access:
- Create original descriptive metadata for a variety of digital resources for inclusion in The Wittliff’s online digital collections and for digital preservation
- Use a variety of controlled vocabularies such as Library of Congress Name Authority and Subject Headings, and the Art & Architecture Thesaurus, as well as contribute to The Wittliff’s local controlled vocabulary database
- Collaborate with Wittliff archivists in developing, refining, and documenting metadata standards for online platforms such as ArchivesSpace and Islandora; ensure accuracy of descriptive, technical, and administrative metadata
- Conduct research in order to accurately identify persons, places, and subjects represented in the holdings
- Contribute as needed in rights assessment and clearance for assigned projects
- Reference and Access:
- Contribute to The Wittliff’s reference service by providing assistant to students and other researchers using the collections
- Special Projects:
- Complete special projects according to criteria and established deadlines
- Participate in relevant committees
- Collaborate with other Wittliff and University Libraries staff on special projects and initiatives
Additional Information to Applicants
This is a 2-year Project position.
This position is temporarily funded. Employment is contingent on funding availability.
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)
Normal Work Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start
8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End
5:00PM
Posting Notices
You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references to your application.
Legal and Required Notices
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Why work @ Texas State?
- Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
- Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
- Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
- Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
- An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
- Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.