The Roles of the Metadata Librarian in a Research Library
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https://doi.org/10.5860/lrts.51n4.279Abstract
The position of metadata librarian recently has been a popular addition to the staff of research libraries. The position often is created in response to the opportunities and challenges of metadata management within libraries with significant digital initiatives. Treating specifically the institutions that place such a position within a traditional cataloging or technical services department, the author examines the distinctive combination of skills and responsibilities in these positions. He identifies four roles (collaboration, research, education, and development) that define the position and its mandate in the library, and also discusses the crucial factor of librarianship in pursuing these roles.
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Brian Surratt, “Position Announcement: Metadata Coordinator at Texas A&M University,” announcement (Texas A&M University Libraries), http://texadata.blogspot.com/2005/11/position-announcement-metadata.htmlnDannianne Mizzy, '“Job of a Lifetime: Scouting out the Best of the ’Net,”' College & Research Libraries News 65 no. 2 (Feb. 2004): 84-85n '“Metadata Librarian Positions in Other Academic Libraries,” notes' (Nashville, Tenn.: Vanderbilt University Jean and Alexander Heard Library ca. 2005) (accessed Aug. 25, 2006)nMatthew Beacom, '“What Is a Metadata Librarian?” presentation slides' (New Haven, Conn.: Yale Univ. Library 2005) (accessed Aug. 25, 2006)nn
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