Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Metadata and Discovery Librarian
Posting Number 00606F
Location New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus
Grade or Pay Level In accordance with the current Collective Agreement
Salary Range Salary Range: $71,846 - $115,129 (based on full-time
workload). Placement on the faculty salary scale is based on education,
professional certification, and experience and will be in accordance with the
Collective Agreement.
Position Type Faculty - Probationary Regular
Posting Type Internal/External
Regular/Temporary Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Posting Category Faculty
Start Date 08/01/2024
End Date
Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable
learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all
people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity,
including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of
colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as
women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities
and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and
parental status.
Work Arrangements
This regular full-time probationary position is available August 1, 2024. The
successful candidate will be required to work days, evenings and/or Saturdays
at either campus location within any given week.
Workload is assigned each year based on available sections.
What Douglas Offers
DO what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great
career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices
and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas
College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for
passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best
colleges even better.
The Role
Douglas College Library invites applications for a Metadata & Discovery
Librarian. This position will be based at the New Westminster Campus and will
also have a presence at the Coquitlam Campus. Reporting to the Director,
Learning Resources, the primary responsibilities of the successful candidate
will be to:
enhance the Library's cataloguing, metadata, and discovery strategy for
making Douglas College Library print and digital collections accessible,
in alignment with professional best practices and bibliographic and
technical standards
collaborate with our librarian, supervisor, and staff teams to solicit
their input, engage their support, and share critical updates, training,
and information
provide reference, research, and instructional services online and in
person at both the New Westminster and Coquitlam campus locations
This position will be attractive to a collegial, creative, flexible, and user-
focused individual with excellent communication, technical, and collaboration
skills and one who is highly motivated to provide innovative and responsive
services to the Douglas College user community.
Responsibilities
The Metadata & Discovery Librarian will collaborate closely with the Director,
Learning Resources and the Library Management Team to:
manage and configure metadata for access to print and digital collections
in the Library's library services platform FOLIO and discovery service
EDS, and manage the sharing of such data with external partners and
systems, such as the BC union catalogue Outlook Online
develop, implement, monitor, evaluate, and improve plans for supporting an
informed and responsive cataloguing and discovery strategy through
guidelines, best practices, infrastructure, and resource development
contribute to new cataloguing and metadata practices that describe more
diverse collections, create more inclusive descriptions, and contribute to
reparative practices that address historical omissions and harmful
language
utilize the Library's library services platform and discovery tools to
ensure the integrity and quality of metadata for Library resources and
easy accessibility to collections for our broad and diverse range of users
collaborate with the Library Operations Supervisor, Technical Services to
provide ongoing training, development, and support for the Technical
Services team
gather, analyze, and report on the usage of licensed digital collections
in collaboration with eResources Librarian, Monographs Librarian, and
Library Operations Supervisor, Technical Services
collaborate with Scholarly Communications Librarian on metadata in the
Douglas College Open Repository DOOR
provide reference and research services online via AskAway and in person
across disciplines to support the College's diverse student, faculty, and
staff user community
contribute to the success of the library's instructional program by
teaching course-integrated instruction across disciplines as well as
workshops on a range of topics for faculty and staff, both online and in
person
work with Library, Learning Resources, and College colleagues on a range
of teams and committees to support and advance strategic projects,
priorities, and initiatives
participate in local, regional, national, or international committees and
organizations regarding issues or discussions related to areas of
responsibility
develop professional knowledge and skills on a continuing basis to enhance
services
perform other duties as assigned
To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need
Required:
ALA-accredited master's degree in library and information science or an
equivalent combination of education and experience
1-3 years experience in cataloguing, metadata and/or discovery services
Experience working with cataloguing rules and standards e.g. MARC, RDA,
LCSH, LCC, MeSH, NLM, etc.
Familiarity with metadata standards e.g. DC, METS, MODS, PREMIS, etc.
and metadata tools and systems for creating, editing, harvesting, and
transforming metadata e.g. MarcEdit, XML, authority control, batch
processing techniques, etc.
Understanding of Linked Data and BIBFRAME
Awareness of current issues and trends in electronic resource management,
metadata management, and discovery tools
Superior critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills with an
attention to detail
Ability to adapt to changing technology and library systems
Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English, with a
demonstrated ability to facilitate understanding and decision-making among
people with diverse backgrounds and/or viewpoints
Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and collaboratively
in a collegial team environment
Commitment to continued professional development and learning
Preferred:
1-3 years of experience providing reference/research services online and
in person within an academic library setting
Demonstrated skill and experience planning and delivering instruction
online and in classroom environments across a range of disciplines
Experience leading projects and teams
Experience with FOLIO and EBSCO Discovery Service
Demonstrated experience with project management, including planning,
communication, and assessment
Link to Full Position Profile
Needs a Criminal Records Check No
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 04/26/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
This position will remain open until filled with a first review date of May
17th, 2024. Interested applicants must ensure that a resume and cover letter
are received and submitted online. Please ensure your resume clearly explains
how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for
which you are applying. All candidates selected for interview will need to
provide original sealed transcripts for educational credentials noted on their
resume or will need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational
credentials noted on their resume to the interview. Douglas College is
committed to being a workplace that is free of discrimination, that values
diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the communities we
serve.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https: // www. douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/12225
Supplemental Questions
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How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
Douglas College Careers Site
LinkedIn
Indeed
Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
Personal Referral
Agency Referral
Professional Association Website
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
Douglas College CareerHUB
Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
Other
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Are you a current or former Douglas College employee/student?
Current employee
Former employee
Current student
Former student
None of the above
If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)
(Open Ended Question)
If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
Yes
No
Not Applicable
If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).
(Open Ended Question)
Please confirm that you will maintain residency in the Lower Mainland for the duration of your employment.
Yes, I confirm
No, I am not able to meet this requirement
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
References with Contact Information
Transcripts and/or Credentials
Letter of Recommendation