Metadata Assistant

Organizational Unit- University of Victoria -> Library- Posting Close Date- 2 April 2023- Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.- FTE- 1.0- Salary Grade- $3,971.00 - $4,090.00- Additional Posting Information:
- N/A- Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE- Classification- PB8- Hours of Work- Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm- Employee Group:
- CUPE 951 - Regular- # of Hires Needed- 1- Category- Education, Training, and Library- About this OpportunityThe University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.
- Job Summary- Job Requirements**Experience**:
This role requires a minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in a similar position, preferably in a post-secondary or institutional environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities**:

- Demonstrated commitment to valuing the principles of truth, reconciliation and respect, equity diversity and inclusion, and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a respectful manner in a team environment with people from a broad variety of cultural backgrounds, and contribute to an inclusive working and learning environment
- Knowledge of cataloguing and/or metadata standards employed in an academic environment (e.g. MARC21, RDA, CONSER, LCSH, LCC, DDC, Dublin Core, etc.)
- Knowledge of efficient searching and use of cataloguing and metadata online tools and databases (e.g. OCLC, Voilà, Library of Congress databases, etc.)
- Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail, time management, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment in a professional and conscientious manner
- Willingness to take initiative and solve problems with limited supervision
- Ability to follow international and local policy and procedures
- Excellent analytical and research skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt to new ideas and concepts

**Specialized Knowledge/Education**:
Secondary school diploma or equivalent.

**Assets/Preferences**:

- Experience working with library and/or digital asset management systems
- Experience editing and creating bibliographic and authority records according to local and international standards and procedures preferred
- Knowledge of Integrated Library Systems or Library Services Platforms
- Knowledge of at least one language other than English
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, or some post-secondary education

**Territory acknowledgement**

We acknowledge and respect the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples on whose traditional territory the university stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

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