Sound Archives Metadata Librarian

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

•      Advanced degree in Library Science or a relevant academic discipline with demonstrated understanding of academic libraries, or the equivalent in education and relevant experience.

•      Bachelor’s degree in music or relevant advanced study in music, with demonstrated subject knowledge of music history and theory in Western classical music, jazz, and/or popular music.

 Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of relevant aspects of library operations including understanding of contemporary library practices, trends and emerging technologies.
• Evidence of strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of people.
• Effective problem solving, analytical and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated broad knowledge of library discovery environments, office automation software, and online resources.
• Ability to quickly learn and use print and online tools and resources and in area of specialization.
• Evidence of strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of music audio recording cataloging using RDA, LC authorities and vocabularies, and MARC formats.
• Ability to read at least one language in addition to English.
• Knowledge of reference materials and research tools in music and audio recordings.
• Ability to manage student assistants.
• Ability to work independently, as a team member, and across departmental boundaries in a fast-paced environment.

Other Relevant Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities May Include:

• Knowledge of music cataloging for other resource types (e.g., score, book, video).
• Knowledge of and experience with non-MARC descriptive metadata standards (e.g., MODS, BIBFRAME, EAD).
• Ability to interpret metadata serialization formats (e.g., JSON, TTL, N3, EAD-XML).
• Experience using batch processes for bibliographic searching, editing, and loading.
• Knowledge of tools to assist metadata creation and remediation outside the ILS or Connexion environments (e.g., MARCedit, OpenRefine)
• Experience writing queries in SQL and SPARQL.
• Knowledge of audio archives principles and practices, including preservation and conservation practices.

To be considered at the Librarian 2 level:

• Two or more years of experience in a relevant library setting, or a combination of education and experience.
• Significant experience in creating original metadata for music audio recordings in accordance with applicable national standards.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate high-volume library projects, including developing and implementing workflows.
• Demonstrated understanding of the broad scope of library operations, including how the metadata librarian role interacts with the rest of the organization.
• Involvement in relevant professional activities on the local and national level, including committee work, conference attendance, and presentations.

Physical Requirements:

•      Constantly sit, perform desk-based computer tasks.

•      Frequently twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasps lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

•      Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, writing by hand, kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other).

•      Rarely use a telephone, operate hand controls.

•      Must be able to push and maneuver a fully-loaded cart weighing up to 650 pounds that requires an initial push force up to 50 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

 Working Conditions:

·         May work in confined spaces and at heights 4-10 feet; be exposed to dust and mold; work extended hours, evenings and weekends.

Work Standards:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.  We believe Stanford’s future success will be shaped by the diverse perspectives, unique experiences, and inclusive culture of its community.

The expected pay range for Librarian 1 is $73,000 - $92,000 per annum, and for Librarian 2 is $85,000 - $106,000 per annum.  Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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