Chinese Language Metadata Librarian Job at UC San Diego in San Diego

Position title:
Chinese Language Metadata Librarian

Salary range:
A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $69,781-$159,380. The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment.

Application Window

Open date: December 16, 2024
Next review date: Monday, Jan 27, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Dec 8, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The University of California San Diego Library seeks motivated, creative and collaborative applicants to join the Library as the Chinese Language Metadata Librarian for the CDL Shared Cataloging Program (SCP), a California Digital Library (CDL) Unit based in the Metadata Services Program at UC San Diego. This position will provide metadata expertise and access for CDL licensed and select open access electronic collections in Chinese language focusing on disciplines in East Asian Studies.

Responsibilities of the Position

1. Catalogs and has primary responsibility for providing access to CDL-managed Chinese language electronic resources, including but not limited to batch processing of eBooks, eJournals, databases, datasets, streaming audio and video, performing manual original and copy cataloging as needed.
2. Proposes and sets priorities in consultation with the UC East Asian Studies Common Knowledge Group (UC EAS CKG) and the CDL Joint Steering Committee on Shared Collections (JSC). Serves as a liaison to UC EAS CKG to communicate and/or discuss with UC stakeholders on cataloging priorities and/or any cataloging issues/decisions.
3. Applies a strong understanding of the UC library system (Alma) collaborative network structure to evaluate/determine the effectiveness and efficiency of cataloging tasks to be performed.
4. Applies advanced batch processing techniques and tools to develop and implement effective metadata strategies for extracting, manipulating, transforming, and/or loading large scale data for bibliographic record creation and maintenance.
5. Collaborates with the CDL Electronic Resource Team and SCP catalogers on managing/maintaining CDL data (bib records, portfolios, collection level inventories, etc.).
6. Recruits, trains, and supervises student assistants and prepares guidelines for student tasks.
7. Provides intellectual leadership and contributes nationally and internationally to the development of emerging cataloging standards.
8. Serves on Library-wide, Campus-wide, and UC System-wide committees.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

1. MLS/MLIS or equivalent advanced degree.
2. Proficiency in Chinese language, including simplified and traditional scripts, and pinyin system.
3. Demonstrated working knowledge of e-book and e-serial collection packages, access, terminology, technology, and metadata.
4. Demonstrated experience with original, copy, and batch cataloging of bibliographic records.
5. Demonstrated experience successfully managing students and providing collaborative efforts.
6. Evidence of contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education and libraries.

Preferred qualifications

1. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of the Alma library services platform.
2. Demonstrated experience working in large library organizations or consortia.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity

Reference requirements
3-5 required (contact information only)

Help contact: ecampillo@ucsd.edu

Job location: La Jolla, CA

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