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 Collections, Acquisitions, and Metadata Department

We connect the JMU community with the Libraries’ scholarly collections by acquiring, managing, and describing resources that support research, teaching, and learning. We also support the development and assessment of library collections, ensuring they remain responsive to evolving community needs. Through values-driven licensing, metadata expertise, and a robust acquisitions program, CAM facilitates the discovery and seamless access of scholarly content.

About Discovery, Access, and Technology Unit

We are responsible for collections, metadata, and technology. Departments include Collections, Acquisitions, and Metadata, Interlibrary Loan and Course Reserves, 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.