The Pennsylvania State University Libraries seeks an innovative, highly motivated individual to provide leadership and expertise in the development and implementation of metadata strategies to support digital initiatives. The Metadata Strategist will take a holistic approach to metadata development and management to maximize discovery of the Libraries’ content, understanding the various standards, practices, and emerging technologies required for effective curation of digital content, including data sets. In collaboration with librarians, archivists, and developers, the successful candidate will lead in the design and implementation of a roadmap for metadata strategy for the Libraries’ current and future applications built using the Hydra/Fedora technology stack. Two such applications are the ScholarSphere repository service and ArchiveSphere, which manages and preserves born-digital archival records. The incumbent will engage in data modeling, working closely with colleagues in Information Technology Services and the Libraries, to leverage linked data technologies for integration in our Hydra applications. Consultations with users who are in need of metadata guidance in the context of digital projects and data management planning efforts is also expected.
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