Rebecca French

About me

I provide leadership for the Metadata Analysis & Operations team, whose work includes batch processing, metadata analysis, and cataloging of special formats and materials. I plan and implement workflows and projects to improve timely access to library resources; provide technical support and programming expertise for the creation, collection, preservation, and presentation of metadata; and collaborate with other departments to develop and implement metadata policies, procedures, and best practices.

Education
M.L.S. with Music Librarianship Specialization, Indiana University
B.A., Music with minor in Mathematics, The College of William & Mary

About Discovery, Access, and Technology Unit

We are responsible for collections, metadata, and technology. Departments include Interlibrary Loan and Course Reserves, Metadata Strategies, Collection Administration, Data & Scholarly Communications, and Technology.

DATech’s Mission: To steward the entire lifecycle of collections and academic resources through a commitment to research support, equitable access, sustainability, reliable infrastructure, and care for the many communities we support.

DATech’s Vision: To develop and sustain innovative and integrative services that maximize equitable, enduring access to collections and academic resources while cultivating staff expertise and supporting capacity in a highly collaborative and adaptive unit.

About Metadata Strategies Department

We facilitate effective discovery of JMU collections through conventional and emergent information technologies. We create and manage metadata for scholarly, identity management, and cultural heritage purposes. We also create and manage metadata for relevant resources both maintained internally by the Libraries and external to it. We provide “metadata-as-a-service” consultations and training for faculty, staff, and students.