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Taxonomy & Metadata Analyst, New York

Confidential, New York, NY (New York metropolitan area)  
Taxonomy & Metadata Analyst

A large children’s publishing and media company is currently seeking a Taxonomy & Metadata Analyst to support a project that includes a site rebuild, content migration, and tagging. This is a full-time temporary position extending through May 31, 2011 with potential for extension.

Job Description:
The Taxonomy & Metadata Analyst supports the refinement, and application of taxonomies and thesauri used to support content description, search, and navigation. Work with the senior taxonomist, search and SEO teams, and editors across multiple site channels to refine the existing taxonomies and thesauri, documenting the impact of possible changes. Coordinate cross-channel taxonomy requirements. Communicate with taxonomy team on site taxonomy issues. Assist with the creation of tagging standards and tagging documentation to be used by editorial staff for a wide range of content types. Assist in evaluation of tagging strategies and workflows. Develop browse structures to be used for site navigation. Assist in metadata attribute definition, mapping and modeling.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated success in developing or managing site taxonomies
• Experience with thesaurus construction and maintenance
• Experience creating metadata models or schema
• Experience with taxonomy management tools, preferably Data Harmony suite
• Experience with content management systems, preferably Drupal
• Familiarity with web content management, information architecture, user experience, SEO, faceted classification, and search
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Microsoft Excel skills
• Background in education or children’s publishing and media is desirable

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 7 years experience in information architecture, knowledge management or libraries
• Minimum 5 years experience in taxonomy development and management

Please include salary requirements with cover letter and resume.

See: http://publicboard.libgig.com/job/taxonomy-metadata-analyst-new-york-ny-new-york-a21087e5a8/?d=1&source=rss_page

Library (Reference/Instruction)

Bergen Community College ANTICIPATED FACULTY OPENINGS FALL 2011 Bergen Community College, the third largest college in New Jersey, serving a diverse student body on its suburban campus, anticipates a number of faculty vacancies for the 2011-2012 academic year. Please log on to www.bergen.edu/facultyopenings for more specific information about these positions. Successful candidates must be able to teach both day and evening classes, be committed to assessing student learning outcomes and accept assignments at any of our three locations (Paramus, Hackensack and Lyndhurst). 

 • Library (Reference/Instruction)

To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by March 21, 2011. All interested candidates should send a letter of intent (including the job codes listed on our website), curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, salary requirements and three professional letters of reference with current contact information. Send materials by email with the appropriate job code in the subject line to employment@bergen.edu, or by fax to 201-251-4987, or mail to: Bergen Community College, Human Resources Department 400 Paramus Road, Suite A-316, Paramus, NJ 07652 EOE/Smoke-Free and Drug-Free Workplace

Library/Media Specialist - Middle School

Maternity leave (April 25, 2011 through June 30, 2011). Appropriate NJ Cert/Eligibility req'd. Send letter of interest, resume and references to: Mr. Joseph Picardo, Supt. of Schools, 102 Passaic Ave, Belleville, NJ 07109 by 3/14/11. EOE/AA Web Id: 45505

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Metadata Manager

Job ID:  10057527    
Description: 
The Associated Press is the essential global news network, delivering fast, unbiased news from every corner of the world to all media platforms and formats. Founded in 1846, AP today is the largest and most trusted source of independent news and information. On any given day, more than half the world’s population sees news from AP.

In 2010 Associated Press earned the No. 12 spot on the InformationWeek 500, an annual listing of the nation's most innovative users of business technology. InformationWeek recognized AP for the transformation of its end-to-end technology infrastructure over the past seven years. In just the past four years, more than 50 major software development, metadata, business technology or infrastructure projects have been under way to support AP's evolving digital businesses.

The Associated Press is seeking a Metadata Manager for its NYC/Cranbury, NJ office location. 

The Metadata Manager will be responsible for developing and maintaining metadata standards across AP’s diverse set of content and products. Responsibilities will include all aspects of working with metadata schema, such as information modeling, XML validation, transformation and testing. Additional duties will include maintaining schema artifacts (like XML schema definitions, metadata mapping tables and editorial workflow documentation), performing metadata and content analysis, and developing technical specifications for populating and transforming metadata structures and values.  This position reports to the Deputy Director of Schema Standards and is within the AP’s Information Management group.

 Primary responsibilities

* Collaborate with journalists, technologists, product development and members of the Information Management team to define and document metadata schema across media types and products.

* Gather business requirements for content and content metadata, and capture and maintain business rules related to metadata modeling and transforms.

* Design, develop and execute content and metadata analyses, interpret results and provide written summaries and reports.

* Work with Development and QA to specify and test schemas and transforms and to communicate changes to stakeholders.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Master's degree in Library & Information Science, in addition to two years of professional work experience in the job offered or a related occupation.

* Familiarity with XML and XML schema languages. Knowledge of XPath, XSLT or XQuery a plus.

* Experience creating and implementing metadata schemas and taxonomies or controlled vocabularies.

* Experience providing requirements to technical teams. Hands on programming experience a plus.

* Familiarity with databases and query languages. Statistical data or content analysis experience a plus.

* Familiarity with the publishing, entertainment or media industries a plus.

* Excellent written and oral communications skills.

* Demonstrated ability to work effectively across groups to achieve objectives.

 

AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with applicable nondiscrimination laws.

 
See: https://careers.ap.org/viewjob.html?optlink-view=view-19563&ERFormID=newjoblist&ERFormCode=any&eresc=Indeed

Law Librarian

PostDate:  February 23, 2011 
PayRate  :  $60,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year 
Location  :  Basking Ridge 
Assignment  :  Full-time 
JobTitle  :  Law Librarian 

Description: Our client is looking for a Law Librarian to work in their Corporate Legal Department's law library information resources. The Librarian will participate in the definition, review and implementation of information services and support the Legal department's legal information needs; oversee the library's operations and collections throughout multiple offices including cataloging, acquisitions, serials management, loose-leaf filing services, reference and interlibrary loan; develop and prepare appropriate metrics and reports to advise Department administration of the value of library information services; provide reference services; maintain value of the library's collections to its users by evaluating strengths and weaknesses and advising appropriate correction action.
 

If this job interests you, we invite you to visit our web site at
http://www.roberthalflegal.com/JobDescription?specificJob=42225340

Executive Director, Philadelphia

Pennsylvania Academic Library Consortium, Inc. (PALCI),
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Salary: Not Specified 
Status: Full-time
Posted: 02/24/11 

Executive Director
PALCI, with new headquarters in Philadelphia, PA, seeks a dynamic executive director with a demonstrated record of strong leadership and excellent communication skills to work collaboratively with the Board and membership to establish and implement strategic direction for the organization. PALCI was formed in 1996 as a grassroots federation of 35 academic libraries. Today, the PALCI membership consists of 75 academic and research libraries, private and public, in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and West Virginia. Its flagship project is EZ-Borrow, a highly successful interlibrary lending system.

PALCI is undergoing a period of exciting transition that will offer a great opportunity for the right kind of leader, one with the vision to reshape the consortium's services for the immediate and more distant future. The successful candidate will have an ALA-accredited MLS degree or its equivalent in training and experience; relevant progressively responsible experience at a leadership level in the library field, including administration, staff management, and budget; experience working in a consortial environment; and experience with and commitment to resource sharing.

A detailed announcement, including a description of the position, is available at www.palci.org under About>News. For more information or to apply for consideration for this position contact:

Barbara I. Dewey
PALCI Executive Director Search Committee
c/o The Pennsylvania State University
510 Paterno Library
University Park, PA 16802-1812
Phone: 814-865-0401
Fax: 814-865-3665
bdewey@psu.edu

Review begins April 7; position will remain open until filled.
 
Email bdewey@psu.edu to apply for this job. 

Web Manager, New York

The NYU Health Sciences Libraries invite applicants for the position of Web Manager. The Web Manager will provide services to faculty, students and staff of the NYU School of Medicine and Langone Medical Center (NYULMC), College of Dentistry and Nursing, Bellevue Hospital, and the Hospital for Joint Diseases as well as the library's three consumer health branches. NYULMC is located in mid-Manhattan and is affiliated with Bellevue Hospital and the Manhattan VA Hospital.
 
The Web Manager will lead the maintenance, improvement, and theming of the libraries' Web sites and will support development of unique Web-based tools and resources tailored to meet the teaching, learning, and research needs of the libraries' users and staff. The Web Manager will focus on front-end design and content, working with a programmer and the Web Services Librarian, as well as other staff throughout the library.
 
Responsibilities:
* Maintain and improve library Web sites and tools using Drupal
* Work on new site designs as needed and create Drupal themes
* Serve as one of two content editors/approvers for the sites
* Evaluate and promote the usability and efficiency of Web-based services and resources with user study, log analysis, and other tools
* Provide training and support to Web site users among the library staff
* Work closely and collaboratively with the Web Services Librarian and library staff in developing creative Web-based tools and resources
* Develop an understanding of library online systems to ensure close integration
* Facilitate communication and coordination among team members, branch libraries, content developers, and instruction/outreach services
* Participate on teams and institution -wide committees as needed, including the Medical Center web group and the NYU Libraries Drupal group

Industry:  Medical Library
Position Type:  Full Time
Position Reports To:  Web Services Librarian
Salary:  63,000 to 67,000
Other Benefits:   This is a full-time position reporting to the Web Services Librarian. Excellent benefits include tuition remission at NYU. Qualified part-time library school students are welcome to apply for this position.
Travel Required:  0% of the time (approximate)

Experience
The ideal candidate will possess: 2-3 years' experience building and maintaining high-quality Web sites with a focus on front-end design, maintenance, and user support. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
 
Desired: proofreading/copyediting experience, graphic design experience, library experience, PHP, MySQL
Skills: Demonstrable skill: XHTML/XML, CSS, Drupal
Education Required: MLS or equivalent not required

Applicants should submit a letter of application and resume, including URLs for recent Web sites and/or examples of design work, describing the candidate's role in their creation, to:

Ms. Terry Serra
NYU Health Sciences Libraries
NYU Langone Medical Center
550 First Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Fax: (212)263-6534
HSL_jobs@med.nyu.edu
http://hsl.med.nyu.edu

SHIP'S LIBRARIAN FOR THE SUMMER SEA TERM 2011

SUNY MARITIME COLLEGE The Stephen B. Luce Library of SUNY Maritime College announces the position of Ship's Librarian aboard the Training Ship Empire State VI during the 2011 Summer Sea Term. The Ship's Librarian serves as the sole information professional and head of the library aboard the ship. The librarian works on a full-time basis as the solo librarian during the first half of the training cruise, six weeks from May to mid-June. The ship will be leaving from Fort Schuyler (Bronx, NY) and visiting several European ports.

Duties:

Provide reference service including reader advisory and other information queries from cadets, crew, and officers 

 Manage the library collection including circulation and cataloging

Remain in constant communication with the Library ashore

Maintain and report daily statistics to the library ashore at SUNY Maritime College

Provide regular communication and blog updates to be disseminated to the college community

Create port guides to be disseminated to crew and students

Supervise cadet library assistants

Manage the showing of nightly films to the ship community

Qualifications: Master of Library Science degree from an accredited institution. Minimum two years of professional experience as a librarian. Qualified individuals must be self-motivated and highly disciplined. Must have a current U.S. passport and be eligible to obtain proper Merchant Marine documentation. About the Library: The library aboard the Empire State VI serves as the repository of information aboard the ship. It contains a collection over 3,000 titles, computer terminals with access to academic electronic resources. Compensation: The selected librarian will receive a competitive one-time stipend. Housing and all meals are included while aboard the Empire State VI. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please send a letter of interest, resume, and the names, telephone numbers, and addresses of three references via email to: Ship's Librarian Search Committee Attn: Library SUNY Maritime College library@sunymaritime.edu The SUNY Maritime College is a four-year college of the State University of New York. It provides an outstanding education in the areas of Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Transportation/Business Administration, Marine Environmental Science, and Humanities.

System & Web Development Librarian

Ramapo College of New Jersey,
Mahwah, New Jersey

Salary: Not Specified 
Status: Full-time
Posted: 02/25/11  
 
System & Web Development Librarian
Tenure Track Position

JOB DESCRIPTION:  Under the supervision of the College Librarian/Dean, provide technical support and project management for system-wide initiatives that support the design of context-specific applications and provide leadership on the use of such applications.

REQUIREMENTS:   Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited library school. Have a minimum of two years library experience, preferably in an academic library.  Demonstrate excellent technical, oral and written communication skills with a knowledge of and interest in current emerging trends, issues and best practices in library technologies. Experience with Open Source initiatives and how they relate to an academic environment.  A solid understanding of digital repository software, with experience in content management systems. Thorough knowledge of general principals, procedures, standards, tools, and techniques for an academic library and information services.

All applications must be completed online at:  http://www.ramapojobs.com

Attach resume, cover letter, and a list of three references to your completed application.  Since its beginning, Ramapo College has had an intercultural/international mission.  Please tell us how your background, interest and experience can contribute to this mission, as well as to the specific position for which you are applying.

Supporting documentation in non-electronic format can be sent to Madel Tisi, George T. Potter Library or email mtisi@ramapo.edu, Search Committee Chair. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Position offers excellent state benefits. To request accommodations call (201) 684-7510.

RAMAPO COLLEGE of NEW JERSEY
505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, NJ  07430

"New Jersey's Public Liberal Arts College”
Ramapo College is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), a national alliance of leading liberal arts colleges in the public sector. EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION