Marshall University
Staff Librarian/Archives Metadata Specialist Job at Marshall University in Hunti
Marshall University, Huntington, WV, United States, 25755
Position Details
Get to Know Us!
Marshall University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1837 and named after Chief Justice John Marshall, definer of the Constitution, Marshall University advances the public good through innovative, accredited educational programs. We are located in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, with additional locations in South Charleston, Point Pleasant, Teays Valley and Beckley. Marshall University's mission, inspired by our Vision and Creed, includes a commitment to:
Come Meet Marshall and discover what it means to be part of the Marshall University family!
Come join our Herd!
We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Marshall University offers outstanding benefit packages to eligible employees only. (E-Class in the job posting). Marshall University Research Corporation (MURC) employees have different benefit options than those listed below.
We are . . . Marshall!
Position Information
Position Title
Staff Librarian/Archives Metadata Specialist
Banner Position Number
000752
E-Class
CN - Class Nonexempt FT .53 or >
Classification Title
Staff Librarian
Department
Library - MU2060
Job Description
Location
MU - Marshall University
Salary Range
$37,700-$43,531 Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Salary Grade
4
Salary Type
Salary
Time Type
Full-Time
Qualifications
Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.
Required Qualifications
Education
Master's Degree in library science or related field
Experience
This position supports Marshall University's goal to preserve and make accessable university archives and regional cultural heritage manuscripts in Marshall Digital Scholar (MDS), the University's Institutional Repository. The position will support digital, technical, and archival efforts by reporting to the Head of Special Collections and collaborating with the Head of Digital & Technical Services.Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Experience
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
MU0971NE
Open Date
11/27/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
The search committee requests that up to three reference letters be submitted with your application. Please enter your references' information in the Reference Letter Submission section of the application. Your references will be notified via email to submit their reference letters to the search committee in our Applicant Tracking system.
Get to Know Us!
Marshall University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1837 and named after Chief Justice John Marshall, definer of the Constitution, Marshall University advances the public good through innovative, accredited educational programs. We are located in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, with additional locations in South Charleston, Point Pleasant, Teays Valley and Beckley. Marshall University's mission, inspired by our Vision and Creed, includes a commitment to:
- Offer a wide range of high quality, affordable, and accessible undergraduate, graduate, and professional education that prepares students to think, learn, work, and live in an evolving global society.
- Create opportunities and experiences to foster understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity of thought and culture.
- Maintain a dynamic intellectual, artistic, and cultural life by promoting and supporting research and creative activities by undergraduates, graduates, and faculty.
- Contribute to the quality of life of the community, region, and beyond through applied research, economic development, health care, and cultural enrichment.
- Cultivate the development of an inclusive, just, and equitable community.
Come Meet Marshall and discover what it means to be part of the Marshall University family!
Come join our Herd!
We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Marshall University offers outstanding benefit packages to eligible employees only. (E-Class in the job posting). Marshall University Research Corporation (MURC) employees have different benefit options than those listed below.
- Work week is 37.5 hrs.
- A great highlight in December is that Marshall University employees receive almost two weeks off for Winter Break!
- Holidays - Employees receive 13 Paid Holidays
- Annual and Sick Leave - Classified Staff, Non-Classified Staff and 12-month Faculty earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year. ) Employee Leave
- Health Insurance - Marshall University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA). There are seven (7) health benefit plans.
- Educational/Tuition Benefits - Marshall University provides tuition benefits to regular employees (after probationary period) and their dependent children.
- Retirement Plans - Marshall University offers retirement through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA). Full-time benefits eligible employees must participate in the mandated retirement plan (401(a)).
- Life Insurance - Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
- Wellness Programs - PEIA provides various care management programs and the Pathways to Wellness program.
We are . . . Marshall!
Position Information
Position Title
Staff Librarian/Archives Metadata Specialist
Banner Position Number
000752
E-Class
CN - Class Nonexempt FT .53 or >
Classification Title
Staff Librarian
Department
Library - MU2060
Job Description
- Select, digitize, convert, and upload manuscript and archival materials into the Institutional Repository, Marshall Digital Scholar (a Digital Commons product)
- Seek out and develop relationships with university stakeholders who create and disseminate university documents to assure adequate preservation in Marshall Digital Scholar
- Perform quality control review of the completeness and accuracy of descriptive metadata and assign, transform, and improve descriptive metadata in Marshall Digital Scholar
- Collaborate with Digital Commons liaison to improve accessibility, design, and functionality of Marshall Digital Scholar
- Process, preserve, arrange, and describe manuscript and archival collections by adhering to archival standards
- Collaborate with Digital Preservation Librarian and University Archivist to develop policies and procedures for access and long-term preservation of a wide range of digitized and born digital objects
- Contribute in coverage of the Special Collections Reference/Circulation Desk and participate in research/instruction requests
Location
MU - Marshall University
Salary Range
$37,700-$43,531 Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Salary Grade
4
Salary Type
Salary
Time Type
Full-Time
Qualifications
Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.
Required Qualifications
Education
Master's Degree in library science or related field
Experience
This position supports Marshall University's goal to preserve and make accessable university archives and regional cultural heritage manuscripts in Marshall Digital Scholar (MDS), the University's Institutional Repository. The position will support digital, technical, and archival efforts by reporting to the Head of Special Collections and collaborating with the Head of Digital & Technical Services.Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Demonstrated experience handling archival, special collections, and other fragile historical materials
- Proficiency in using digitization hardware and software to digitize and edit photos, documents, audio, and video
- Experience working with digital asset management systems and/or library service platforms, such as Digital Commons, ContentDM, or ArchivesSpace
- Keen attention to detail and aptitude for accuracy and efficiency
- Strong written, verbal, organizational, presentation, and communication skills
- Ability to work with a diverse faculty, staff, and student community
- Familiarity with MS Office and Adobe applications
- Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description
Preferred Qualifications
Education
- Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA acredited university
Experience
- Experience in academic libraries working
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
MU0971NE
Open Date
11/27/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
The search committee requests that up to three reference letters be submitted with your application. Please enter your references' information in the Reference Letter Submission section of the application. Your references will be notified via email to submit their reference letters to the search committee in our Applicant Tracking system.