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Do you find it interesting to follow the new developments surrounding next-generation metadata, such as Linked (open) Data? Do you see it as a challenge to work as a metadata specialist and take a leading role in this? Then keep reading, because you might be the new colleague we are looking for.

Job description

Metadata, crucial in the here and now.

Good metadata enables scientists to easily find and combine various data. Additionally, it helps libraries increase the visibility and discoverability of their scientific information. Due to the enormous increase in scientific information and the possibilities to connect data, the use of metadata is becoming increasingly important.

Next-generation metadata, the future.

There are various developments happening around next-generation metadata, which will keep challenging you in this role. As a next-generation metadata specialist, you will become an expert in cataloging with Linked (Open) Data (LOD) among other things. You will do this together with the core group Linked Data, which also consists of a Linked Data Specialist and a Data Engineer.

You will guide your metadata colleagues in this process. Together with them, you will ensure the sustainable accessibility, discoverability, and usability of resources and collections, with a particular focus on cataloging according to the new international standards agreed upon by the University Libraries & National Library (UKB) collectively.

You will be involved in:

• Exploring the functionality and potential applications of new metadata concepts, such as Resource Description & Access (RDA), Bibframe, and Linked Data.
• Developing proposals for the development of metadata policies within Maastricht University (UM). You will also contribute to the implementation of these policies in the systems of the University Library (UL).
• Keeping your metadata colleagues, with whom you closely collaborate, informed about developments in the field of next-generation metadata.
• Providing advice, instruction, and support in the application of RDA and the use of the RDA toolkit.
• Participating in relevant national meetings, such as the UKB Metadata Expertise Group and the FOBID (branch organization for the Dutch library sector) RDA Committee.
• Participating in or leading projects related to metadata and Linked (Open) Data.

Requirements

We are looking for you if you understand the context in which metadata is used. You are able to relate the functions and goals of metadata to various types of users with different needs (such as automated processing).

Furthermore, you have:

• A bachelor’s or master's level of education. Specialisation in Information or Data Management is desirable.
• Experience as a metadata specialist.
• Knowledge of metadata in a scientific (library) context and the ability to understand and translate the language, functions, and goals of various types of metadata into applications for UM.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written Dutch and English.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team, collaborating effectively and solution-oriented.
• Knowledge of relevant (linked) metadata formats, exchange standards, and platforms (such as MARC 21, Dublin Core, Schema.org, and Wikidata) and (linked) data serialization formats (such as XML, RDF, JSON-LD) is a plus.
• Affinity with working with ontologies and vocabularies is a plus.
• Experience with data transformation tools (such as MarcEdit or OpenRefine) and exchange protocols (OAI-PMH) is a plus.

Conditions of employment

Fixed-term contract: 1 year, upon satisfactory performance and a positive evaluation, the candidate may be eligible for a permanent employment contract.

As a next-generation metadata specialist at the UB, you will be employed by the most international university in the Netherlands, located in the beautiful city of Maastricht. We also offer you:

• An interesting and challenging position for a maximum of 30.4 hours per week (0.8 FTE).
• Opportunities and facilities for personal and professional development, including the latest technology. This includes in-house activities as well as collaborations with external (online) partners.
• Good employment conditions. Depending on your experience, you will be placed in salary scale 9, with possible progression to scale 10 of the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (€3,377 - €5,090 gross per month, based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). This position is classified under the UFO profile Specialist Scientific Information.
• In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus are applicable.
• Besides good primary employment conditions, UM also offers an attractive package of secondary employment conditions. These include flexible working hours, 232 vacation hours per year for a full-time appointment, a good pension scheme, the possibility of hybrid working with a facilitated home workplace, access to sports facilities, and a CAO à la carte.
• The appointment will initially be temporary for a period of 1 year. Upon satisfactory performance and a positive evaluation, the candidate may be eligible for a permanent employment contract.

The terms of employment of Maastricht University are set out in the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO). Furthermore, local UM provisions also apply. For more information look at the website www.maastrichtuniversity.nl > About UM > Working at UM

Employer

Maastricht University

Maastricht University is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system, which is characterized by a small-scale and student-oriented approach. Research at UM is characterized by a multidisciplinary and thematic approach, and is concentrated in research institutes and schools. Maastricht University has around 22,000 students and about 5,000 employees. Reflecting the university's strong international profile, a fair amount of both students and staff are from abroad. The university hosts 6 faculties: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of Law, School of Business and Economics, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience.

For more information, visit www.maastrichtuniversity.nl

Department

University Library

Supporting your academic goals, that is what we, as the University Library, stand for. We are closely connected to the academic world and play a crucial role for students, teachers, and researchers in the digital transition. We contribute to the UM Open Science policy, the movement that further enhances the impact of science, by focusing our services on opening up and making scientific information transparent. The UB itself is also constantly evolving, providing our professionals with ample opportunities to demonstrate their entrepreneurship and grow along with it. We do this with a highly motivated and collegial team, where attention is given to everyone's well-being. Will you be part of this team?

If you want to learn more about the services provided by the UB, please watch our video Or take a look at our websiteto discover our information and services.

Additional information

Have you become enthusiastic about this vacancy but still have questions? Feel free to contact Yvonne van den Broek (team leader team Collections) via email y.vandenbroek@maastrichtuniversity.nl / mobile +31 6 20076358 or Maarten Coonen, m.coonen@maastrichtuniversity.nl / tel. +31 43 388 5737

Or are you already convinced and will you become our new Metadata Specialist next-generation metadata? Take the first step now and apply by sending your motivation and by August 21 at the latest.

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