Job Description
About the position The University of Washington (UW) is seeking a Metadata Technical Specialist to join the Cataloging and Metadata Services team. This position is under the supervision of the Co-Interim Head of the Metadata and Cataloging Initiatives Unit. The Metadata Technical Specialist will develop and maintain technically-intensive cataloging, metadata, and database management workflows. This role involves working with colleagues to perform and adapt metadata workflows using sophisticated software, including a variety of general and library-specific applications and databases. The specialist will play a key role in linked data initiatives at the University of Washington Libraries and will support metadata creation, copy cataloging, and database management across various systems within the UW Libraries. Responsibilities • Applies advanced knowledge of data manipulation and programming. • Collaborates with colleagues in CAMS to develop and maintain technically-intensive cataloging and metadata workflows. • Creates and implements automated and semi-automated workflows to convert metadata between formats, and extracts, transforms, and loads metadata using APIs. • Contributes to linked open data projects. • Assists in training, problem-solving, and guiding the work of student specialists in the Metadata and Cataloging Initiatives Unit. • May supervise students. • Participates in and may lead catalog maintenance projects. • Performs descriptive, subject, and genre/form complex copy cataloging and classification of monographic resources using Resource Description and Access (RDA), LC-PCC Policy Statements, Library of Congress classification, Library of Congress subject headings and genre/form terms, and OCLC MARC tagging. • May serve on committees and task forces. • Understands and abides by the Libraries Personal Communication Responsibilities. • Communicates appropriately, effectively and positively. • Plays an active role in staying informed and participating in Libraries and unit meetings, activities, and events. • Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements • High school graduation or equivalent AND four years of applicable library technical experience including one year of experience in the area of specialization OR equivalent education/experience. • Experience with at least one coding language, such as Python or Java. Nice-to-haves • Ability to learn and use software applications and coding languages as needed. • Experience mapping between different metadata schemas and ontologies. • Experience using XML technologies for data processing. • Familiarity with the Resource Description & Access (RDA) Cataloging rules and RDA/RDF ontology. • Experience with MARC21 metadata. • Familiarity with Ex Libris Alma. • Ability to document and explain complex procedures in person and in writing. • Demonstrated problem-solving skills in an electronic environment. • Familiarity with using APIs. Benefits • Generous benefits and work/life programs. • Professional growth opportunities. • Unique resources in a diverse environment noted for intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. Apply tot his job