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Job Posting: Metadata Librarian



Position Announcement

Metadata Librarian (2-year appointment): The University of Southern Mississippi Libraries--located 90 miles from the Gulf Coast and including Cook Library, McCain Library and Archives, and the Cox Library at the Gulf Coast campus--seeks a librarian to participate in a two-year project funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to digitize archival collections documenting the civil rights movement in Mississippi.  The Metadata Librarian describes digitized collections of primary source material using the Dublin Core metadata standard, applies subject and name headings, participates in development of a civil rights thesaurus, uses a digital media archive system to manage metadata and images, and collaborates with colleagues to establish and improve description practices.  Supervises graduate assistant and reports to the Head of Special Collections. Salary: $34,000.  Benefits include choice of retirement plans, health insurance, and 33 days combined personal and sick leave.  REQUIRED: MLS from an ALA-accredited program, cataloging or archival description experience, knowledge of the Dublin Core metadata standard, familiarity with AACR2 and LCSH, and knowledge of HTML. Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.  Starting date is January 15, 2002.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.  Send letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current professional references to Dr. P. Toby Graham, Head, Special Collections, McCain Library and Archives, Box 5148, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5148.  AA/EOE/ADAI <http://www.lib.usm.edu/~spcol/>

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P. Toby Graham, PhD     
Head, Special Collections                phone (601)266-5077
McCain Library & Archives                fax   (601)266-6269  
The University of Southern Mississippi   email Toby.Graham@usm.edu
Box 5148
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5148
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