Metadata Quality and Cataloging Librarian
Metadata Quality and Cataloging Librarian
University Job Title: Catalog-Metadata Librarian
Bargaining Unit: None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
Time Type: Full time
Duration Type: Regular
Compensation Grade: Administration & Operations
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Work Location: Central Campus
Worksite Address: 344 Winchester Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Searchable Job Family: Library
Total # of Hours to be Works: 37.5
Position Focus:
Yale Library seeks a knowledgeable and resourceful Metadata Quality and Cataloging Librarian to join the Catalog Management Unit (CMU) within the Resource Discovery Services department. Reporting to the CMU Manager, the Metadata Quality and Cataloging Librarian will perform quality assurance, catalog data remediation, workflow automation, and database reporting. The successful candidate will contribute to Yale Library committees and task forces, especially as these relate to the needs of catalog management practices. The incumbent will provide expertise on cataloging standards - especially in reconciling catalog data across legacy, current, and emerging standards - and assist in coordinating special projects such as library transfers and collection reclassification. The incumbent will provide training and outreach to Yale Library units outside of Technical Services to foster collaboration and unification of workflows. They will assist in quality assessment of CMU staff work and identify areas of improvement. Following initial onboarding period, this position will be 4 days on-site, 1 day remote.
This position will be assigned a rank of Librarian 1 to Librarian 3 based on a combination of professional experience and accomplishments. Librarian ranking information can be found at: http://bit.ly/YULRanksPromotions.
Essential Duties:
1. Provides original cataloging/creates metadata for materials in all formats and subject areas. Applies descriptive standards (RDA, AACR2, DCRM, DACS, or VRC, etc.), structural standards (MARC, MODS, METS or EAD, etc.), and controlled vocabularies (LCNAF, or LCSH, etc,). Creates authority records applying standards and best practices, and assigns call numbers using Library of Congress Classification system. 2. Provides intellectual and physical management of ORBIS and other library databases. This may include authority control, record loading, ingesting objects, quality assurance processes, and working with stakeholders throughout the library community. 3. Analyzes bibliographic and metadata problems, recommends policies, develops processes and best practices, and creates documentation. 4. Engages with cataloging and technical service staff, other librarians, curators, and collection managers in an effort to meet their needs, and the needs of our users. 5. Researches, plans and oversees special projects. 6. May manage vendor services and relationships. 7. Trains and revises the work of students, assistants and other librarians. 8. Participates in national metadata/cataloging initiatives, i.e. the Program for Cooperative Cataloging programs (BIBCO, NACO, SACO). 9. Participates in the library's management, assessment, training and development programs. 10. Keeps abreast of national and international developments including new metadata standards, technologies, trends, and techniques. 11. Establishes a record of service to the Library, the University and the profession. 12. May be required to assist with disaster recovery efforts. 13. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
1. Master's degree from an American Library Association accredited library school. In selective cases a graduate degree in a related subject field may be substituted. 2. Demonstrated knowledge of current national cataloging/metadata content and structural standards. Knowledge of subject analysis and classification systems. 3. If supervision of professional and/or support staff is a principal responsibility, supervisory experience is required. 4. Experience designing projects and bringing them to conclusion in a timely fashion. 5. Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications; analytical ability; accuracy and attention to detail. 6. Ability to initiate and adapt to change. 7. Experience working collegially and cooperatively within and across organizations. 8. Experience working collaboratively and independently with varied groups within a complex organization and rapidly changing, team environment.
Required Skill/Ability 1:
Demonstrated ability with the use of library management systems.
Required Skill/Ability 2:
Evidence of ability to assess, analyze, plan, and solve problems creatively and collaboratively in a complex, rapidly changing environment.
Required Skill/Ability 3:
Evidence of ability to assess, analyze, plan, and solve problems creatively and collaboratively in a complex, rapidly changing environment. Demonstrated ability to succeed in a collaborative, team-based environment. Ability to set priorities and adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced work environment. Commitment to a high level of service to faculty, staff and students.
Required Skill/Ability 4:
Excellent communication skills. Ability to explain technical services processes and issues to non-specialist audiences. Excellent computer skills. Proven experience with bibliographic services such as OCLC and network-based cataloging tools. Must be proficient in MS Office Suite and familiarity with batch-load processing tools such as MarcEdit.
Required Skill/Ability 5:
Knowledge of RDA, LC-PCC PS, MARC, LCSH, LCC, and PCC standards, and good understanding of authority control. Familiarity with current trends and best practices in cataloging and metadata services, and developments in metadata (Linked data, BIBFRAME, etc.)
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
Experience working with the Ex Libris Alma system. Experience with authority control processes. Experience with SQL, database systems, and scripting languages. Experience working with current and emerging standards and tools, e.g., linked data and generative AI. Hands-on experience with controlled vocabularies, thesauri, taxonomies, etc.
Drug Screen: No
Health Screening: No
Background Check Requirements:
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement:
Posting Disclaimer:
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
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