Metadata Assistant
Company: University of Minnesota
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: April 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Job ID 360819
Location Twin Cities
Job Family Supplemental Employee
Full/Part Time Part-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Job Code 0001
Employee Class Civil Service
About the Job
Working Title: Metadata Assistant Job Classification & Code:
Temporary and Casual- 67 Days appointment Department/Unit:
Cataloging, Metadata and Digitization Services Service Area:
Collections & Content Strategy
Reports to: Digital Library Services Librarian Location: Twin
Cities Work Hours: M-F, hours TBD Pay Rate: $17.50/hour
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
This position provides basic quality control, metadata review, and
digitization services for the Digital Library Services unit working
on a number of projects. This work is done under the direction and
supervision of DLS staff.
Typical Duties:
Qualifications
Required:
About the Department
Service Area Overview The Collections & Content Strategy service
area provides leadership in the development, discovery, and long
term stewardship of the University of Minnesota Libraries'
wide-ranging collections. With over 7.7 million print volumes, and
millions of electronic resources, the University of Minnesota
Libraries' research collections address all current and emerging
areas of study at the University. Our collections are amongst the
largest in the country. C&CS directs and oversees the
acquisition, licensing, description, and discovery of content to
meet the needs of the University community and all those interested
in our collections. We also facilitate access to resources held at
our extensive network of partner libraries throughout the world.
The C&CS service area also develops and stewards the
technologies and systems that support the metadata, fulfillment,
and discovery of our robust resources for both the Twin Cities
campus and the system campus libraries. We provide digitization,
management, and preservation of the Libraries' physical collections
to ensure long-term, broad access to those resources in our
possession. Our aim is to increase access to, and awareness of,
unique resources for scholars throughout the world. We also provide
services and expertise to campus content creators on our
collections, intellectual property rights, and copyright
information while advocating for sustainable models for scholarly
communication and information sharing. We work collaboratively with
Libraries staff across the University of Minnesota system, campus
partners, and external partners to advance the mission of the
Libraries and the University. Benefits
No benefits available for this position. How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this
position, please click the Apply button and follow the
instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an
online application for the position and attach a cover letter and
resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by
accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents
in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. To request an
accommodation during the application process, please e-mail
employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647. Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity
and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its
employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is
committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying
identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides
equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and
employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance
status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful
completion of a background check. Our presumption is that
prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal
convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from
employment. About the U of M
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The University of
Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research
universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and
professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and
research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant,
diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in
Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with
world-renowned health centers, international corporations,
government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service
organizations. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be
recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well
as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best
Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity
(2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best
Employer by State (2019, 2022).
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