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ATSU - Librarian - Metadata and Digital Projects
Job Posting
Dec. 12, 2024
Job Category : Academic Affairs
Requisition Number : LIBRA003052
Full Time
The A.T. Still Memorial Library at A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU) is excited to welcome applications for the position of Metadata and Digital Projects Librarian on our Kirksville, Missouri campus. This vital role plays a significant part in promoting ATSU's core values of whole person healthcare, scholarship, community health, interprofessional education, diversity, and underserved populations. Reporting to the Assistant University Library Director / Campus Head at the Kirksville campus, the Metadata and Cataloging Digital Projects will not only be responsible for cataloging, digitizing, and other collection management duties but will also champion inclusivity and accessibility within our library resources. If you are passionate about preparing compassionate health professionals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of communities, we encourage you to apply.
Major Job Duties
- Catalogs collections using the LC and NLM cataloging and classification systems.
- Develops and implements metadata standards for digital collections, ensuring consistency across different formats.
- Assists with the management of the library's electronic resources, mainly updating holdings in eBook and serials collections and their discoverability in the catalog, discovery layer, and other outlets.
- Working across the university, establishes and maintains a university library archive to preserve the university history in partnership with other university departments.
- Helps train, evaluate, and guide staff on all campuses to ensure compliance with national and local standards for cataloging and metadata.
- Manages ATSU's instance of Ebsco's Folio system in conjunction with the MOBIUS consortium.
- Directs Still ScholarWorks, ATSU's institutional repository.
- Delivers high-level customer service, including answering questions, recommending resources, and providing instruction and / or educational sessions.
- Seeks new ways to improve efficiency and customer service.
- Leads digital library projects.
- Participates in planning, implementing, and configuration of the library's ILS, discovery system and other collection management tools.
- Maintains currency in knowledge of emerging trends, best practices, and technical skills to support new initiatives.
Job Responsibilities
Requirements and Preferences
About A.T. Still University of the Health Sciences
Established in 1892 by A.T. Still, DO, the founder of osteopathy, A.T. Still University (ATSU) began as the nation's first college of osteopathic medicine and has evolved into a leading university of health sciences comprising three colleges and four schools on three campuses and online. Today, ATSU offers master's degrees across the health profession disciplines and doctorates in osteopathic medicine, dental medicine, athletic training, audiology, health administration, health education, health sciences, medical sciences, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.
A.T. Still University's Missouri campus is located in Kirksville, a growing community with a rich history in education and osteopathic healthcare. Within easy driving distance of major cities such as Columbia, St. Louis and Kansas City, Kirksville offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities. A.T. Still University is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer of females, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans, and actively strives to increase diversity within its community. We provide a drug- and tobacco-free workplace.
ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit : atsu.edu / employment / benefits.
A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
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