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Are you looking to advance your career as a Metadata Specialist in Linked Open Data? Do you see it as a challenge to take a leading role, share your knowledge, and develop alongside fellow Metadata Specialists? If so, read on, as you might be the new colleague we are looking for.

Linked Open Data, crucial in the here and now.

The University Library aims to increase the visibility and accessibility of scientific information. Good metadata is crucial in enabling students and researchers to easily find and combine various data. Connecting data through Linked Open Data (LOD) techniques has become increasingly important due to the vast growth of metadata.

Job Description

We offer you the opportunity to develop in the field of metadata with Linked Open Data. You will collaborate with an LOD Specialist and a Data Engineer within Team Collections, guiding metadata specialists in the application of Linked Open Data.

You will be responsible for and further develop in:

• Exporting and importing metadata from different systems and converting it into the appropriate formats for Linked Open Data.
• Achieving sustainable accessibility, visibility, and usability of sources and collections by assigning Linked Open Data, including in the digital heritage domain.
• Exploring functionality and potential applications of new metadata concepts, such as Resource Description & Access (RDA), Bibframe, and Linked Data.
• Advancing the linked (meta) data expertise level within the University Library (UB) and involving your colleagues.
• Participating in relevant meetings and networking events to gain and exchange knowledge, both within the UB and at (inter)national levels.

Requirements

Ideally, you possess knowledge (or a willingness to learn) about:

• Linked data and the semantic web.
• Relevant metadata formats and exchange standards (such as MARC 21, Dublin Core, Schema.org, RDF, SPARQL and IIIF).
• Ontologies and vocabularies.
• Data transformation tools (such as MarcEdit or OpenRefine).
• Additionally, you have:
• A bachelor's or master's degree with a focus on Information or Data Management.
• Affinity with working with metadata in a scientific (library) context.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written Dutch and English (at least Cambridge level B2).
• Communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team, demonstrating effective and solution-oriented collaboration.
  
  

What we offer

As Specialist Metadata at Universiteits Bibliotheek, you will be employed by the most international university in the Netherlands, located in the beautiful city of Maastricht. In addition, we offer you:

• Good employment conditions. The position is classified in pay scale 9 according to UFO profile Specialist Wetenschappelijke Informatie, with a corresponding salary based on experience ranging from €3377,00 to €4640,00 gross per month (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.
• An employment contract for a period of 12 months with a scope of 0,8 FTE. Upon proven suitability, the employment contract will be converted to an indefinite contract.
• At Maastricht University, the well-being of our employees is of utmost importance, we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home if the nature of your position allows it. You will receive a monthly commuting and internet allowance for this. If you work full-time, you will be entitled to 29 vacation days and 4 additional public holidays per year, namely carnival Monday, carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day. If you choose to accumulate compensation hours, an additional 12 days will be added. Furthermore, you can personalize your employment conditions through a collective labor agreement (CAO) choice model.
• As Maastricht University, we offer various other excellent secondary employment conditions. These include a good pension scheme with the ABP and the opportunity for UM employees to participate in company fitness and make use of the extensive sports facilities that we also offer to our students.
• Last but certainly not least, we provide the space and facilities for your personal and professional development. We facilitate this by offering a wide range of training programs and supporting various well-established initiatives such as 'acknowledge and appreciate'.

The terms of employment at Maastricht University are largely set out in the collective labor agreement of Dutch Universities. In addition, local provisions specific to UM apply. For more information, Click here

Maastricht University

Why work at Maastricht University?

At Maastricht University (UM), everything revolves around the future. The future of our students, as we work to equip them with a solid, broad-based foundation for the rest of their lives. And the future of society, as we seek solutions through our research to issues from all around the world. Our six faculties combined provide a comprehensive package of study programmes and research.

In our teaching, we use the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method. Students work in small groups, looking for solutions to problems themselves. By discussing issues and working together to draw conclusions, formulate answers and present them to their peers, students develop essential skills for their future careers.

With over 22,300 students and more than 5,000 employees from all over the world, UM is home to a vibrant and inspiring international community.

Are you drawn to an international setting focused on education, science and scholarship? Are you keen to contribute however your skills and qualities allow? Our door is open to you! As a young European university, we value your talent and look forward to creating the future together.

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University Library

"Supporting your academic goals" is what the University Library stands for.??

We maintain close ties with the academic world and play a crucial role within this community, essential for students, educators, and researchers in the digital transition. We contribute to the UM’s Open Science policy, an initiative to enhance the impact of academic research—by helping to make science and scholarship accessible and transparent.??

The University Library is also continuously evolving, offering our professionals many opportunities to showcase their entrepreneurship and grow alongside. We accomplish this with a highly motivated and collegial team that values everyone's well-being. Will you be part of this team??

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Curious?

Are you interested in this exciting position but still have questions? Feel free to contact Yvonne van den Broek (teamlead team Collections) y.vandenbroek@maastrichtuniversity.nl / +31 6 20076358 or Maarten Coonen, m.coonen@maastrichtuniversity.nl / +31 43 388 5737 for more information.

Applying?

Are you already convinced and do you want to be our new Information Specialist Linked Open Data? Apply now, by 11-12-2023, at the latest.

The first job interviews preferably scheduled on 13-12-2023. The second interviews are preferably held on 18-12-2023.

The vacancy is open to internal and external candidates. In the case of equal suitability, internal candidates will be given priority.

Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students. We encourage you to apply for this position.