Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Metadata Librarian Consultant to provide support to the Federal Reserve Board Research Library as they undertake a critical migration from the legacy integrated library system (ILS) to a new library services platform (LSP), the Alma/Prima software from Ex Libris.

I've never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Metadata Librarian Consultant at Terrestris do?

As the Metadata Librarian Consultant, you will support the Federal Reserve Board Research Library in the migration process to ensure the successful transfer and enhancement of metadata for optimal discoverability and access of digital and physical collections.

What does a typical day look like for the Metadata Librarian Consultant?

You will:

• Collaborate with the LSP vendor and Board Research Library Metadata Technology and Access (MeTA) Team to assess existing metadata records and develop a comprehensive migration plan.
• Identify potential challenges and propose solutions for seamless metadata transfer.
• Work with Federal Reserve System (FRS) LSP Transition Team, including their Project Manager, to plan for integration of Board Research Library records with those of the Federal Reserve Board Law Library and other FRS libraries.
• Interface with the LSP vendor, along with MeTA Team, on planning.
• Use various software tools and batch processes to clean and transform existing metadata records, ensuring compatibility of metadata with the new LSP.
• Where relevant, apply metadata standards such as MARC, Dublin Core, MODS, and RDA.
• Ensure consistent use of controlled vocabularies, subject headings, and name authorities (e.g., external standards such as LCSH, MeSH, LCNAF, VIAF, and internal vocabularies).
• Enrich metadata to improve resource discoverability. 3.2.5. Implement additional metadata fields or elements as required by the new LSP.
• With the MeTA team and others as necessary, develop and implement quality control procedures for the migration process.
• Perform regular checks to ensure data integrity and accuracy throughout the migration.
• Address and resolve any issues or discrepancies identified during the quality control process.
• Assist in the technical aspects of migrating metadata to the new LSP.
• Participate in system testing to verify proper functioning of metadata in the new shared Federal Reserve System environment.
• Work with the MeTA team and the serials librarian to establish SUSHI processes, including: identifying SUSHI-compliant providers, gathering credentials, configuring SUSHI in the LSP, and setting up automated reports.
• Possible task, depending on time: Assist MeTA team and others with planning for further integrations into the Primo discovery layer, including Collibra data catalog, research repository content, and SharePoint collections.
• Provide regular updates on project progress to the MeTA Team and other stakeholders.
• Prepare reports on metadata migration statistics, challenges, and successes.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to strategic discussions on metadata management.
• Create training materials for library staff.
• Support metadata maintenance for internal content management systems (e.g., SharePoint libraries).
• Assist with name authority maintenance and taxonomy development.
• Contribute to other metadata-related projects as needed.

** What qualifications do you look for?**
You might be the professional we're looking for if you have:

• The ability to work in the U.S. permanently without sponsorship.
• A Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program (or equivalent degree/program).
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in metadata creation and management (including some original cataloging) in a library setting. Work experience shall illustrate the following:
  • Proficiency in metadata standards (e.g., MARC, Dublin Core, MODS, and RDA) and controlled vocabularies, subject headings, and name authorities (e.g., LCSH, MeSH, LCNAF, VIAF).
  • Experience with metadata cleanup and transformation, including accompanying software or tools (e.g., OpenRefine, MarcEdit, regular expressions).
• A minimum five (5) years' experience with integrated library systems (ILS)/library services platforms (LSP).
• Led at least one successful migration of an ILS/LSP, from project initiation to completion.
• Project experience implementing SUSHI protocols.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work well both in teams and independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

** We are extra impressed by folks with:**

• Experience working with Innovative Interfaces Inc. Sierra and/or Ex Libris Alma/Primo.
• Experience merging library collections from diverse libraries.
• Experience working with Collibra or similar data management systems with a focus on using the system's connectors to link to the discovery layer of an LSP.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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