Metadata and Digital Projects Librarian

• Description The A.T. Still Memorial Library at A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU) is excited to welcome applications for the position of Metadata and Digital Projects Librarian on our Kirksville, Missouri campus. This vital role plays a significant part in promoting ATSU's core values of whole person healthcare, scholarship, community health, inter-professional education, diversity, and underserved populations. Reporting to the Assistant University Library Director/Campus Head at the Kirksville campus, the Metadata and Digital Projects Librarian will not only be responsible for cataloging, digitizing, and other collection management duties but will also champion inclusivity and accessibility within our library resources. Requirements

Major Job DutiesCatalogs collections using the LC and NLM cataloging and classification systems.

• Develops and implements metadata standards for digital collections, ensuring consistency across different formats.
• Assists with the management of the library's electronic resources, mainly updating holdings in eBook and serials collections and their discoverability in the catalog, discovery layer, and other outlets.
• Working across the university, establishes and maintains a university library archive to preserve the university history in partnership with other university departments.
• Helps train, evaluate, and guide staff on all campuses to ensure compliance with national and local standards for cataloging and metadata.
• Manages ATSU's instance of Ebsco's Folio system in conjunction with the MOBIUS consortium.
• Directs Still ScholarWorks, ATSU's institutional repository
• Delivers high-level customer service, including answering questions, recommending resources, and providing instruction and/or educational sessions.
• Seeks new ways to improve efficiency and customer service.
• Leads digital library projects.
• Participates in planning, implementing, and configuration of the library's ILS, discovery system and other collection management tools.
• Maintains currency in knowledge of emerging trends, best practices, and technical skills to support new initiatives.Job Responsibilities
• Creates entry points to access print and electronic collections.
• Creates original catalog records for contribution to OCLC, maintains the accuracy of the library's catalog records.
• Enhances cataloging provided by other libraries and vendors via OCLC Connexion and assists with authority control and the bulk loading of bibliographic records into the library catalog.
• Maintains the library's ILS system within a consortia environment.
• Reviews and edits existing metadata to improve accuracy and discoverability.
• Oversees the university library archives and scholarly repository, Still Scholarworks.
• Utilizes metadata management systems to organize and maintain digital collection data.
• Works collaboratively with other librarians and paraprofessionals to manage access to collections and further digital project initiatives.
• Curates metadata files for export to external (ex OCLC) and internal/external partners.
• Develops workflows for ingestion and presentation of digital collections in the library's digital repository
• Provides reference services on an as-needed basis at the Kirksville, Missouri, campus.
• Leads assigned technology-related projects and troubleshooting when needed.
• Serves on library and university committees, as well as being active within professional library organizations including MLA.Requirements and Preferences
• ALA-accredited MLS degree
• Archives experience or training preferred
• Familiarity and knowledge of cataloging and metadata standards such as Dublin Core
• Familiarity with creating and editing metadata for digital resources
• Demonstrated the ability to work effectively, independently, and collaboratively with others including faculty, students, and staff
• Knowledge of digital preservation practices to ensure accessibility and discoverability of collections preferred
• Ability to work with people virtually
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of Google Workspace products
• Proficiency using OCLC Connexion and Collection Manager and performing original and copy cataloging
• Familiarity with library computer databases and tools
• 1-2 years of cataloging or tech services experience preferred
• Experience with Ebsco's FOLIO a plus
• Institutional repository management a plusAbout A.T. Still University of the Health Sciences

Established in 1892 by A.T. Still, DO, the founder of osteopathy, A.T. Still University (ATSU) began as the nation's first college of osteopathic medicine and has evolved into a leading university of health sciences comprising three colleges and four schools on three campuses and online. Today, ATSU offers master's degrees across the health profession disciplines and doctorates in osteopathic medicine, dental medicine, athletic training, audiology, health administration, health education, health sciences, medical sciences, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.

A.T. Still University's Missouri campus is located in Kirksville, a growing community with a rich history in education and osteopathic healthcare. Within easy driving distance of major cities such as Columbia, St. Louis and Kansas City, Kirksville offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities. A.T. Still University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer of females, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans, and actively strives to increase diversity within its community. We provide a drug- and tobacco-free workplace.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

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