Metadata & Cataloging Librarian for Academic Resources

Code4lib; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Code4lib seeks a Cataloging and Metadata Librarian to provide expertise for cataloging and metadata of print and online resources. Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Technology and Technical Services, the role includes daily technical services coordination, database maintenance, and collaboration with vendors such as OCLC.

The successful candidate will contribute to acquisitions, serials, and document delivery; provide liaison services to academic departments; and support

Qualifications

• An ALA-accredited (or equivalent) MLIS.
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience in academic libraries.
• Direct experience with cataloging print and electronic resources.
• Significant experience engaging proactively with faculty and researchers.
• Experience supervising paraprofessionals in an academic library.
• Experience in international academic librarianship, preferably with an American curriculum institution.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to answer inquiries clearly.
• Strong commitment to customer service and diversity.
• Committed to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Cataloging both print and electronic resources using standards including AACR2, LCSH, LC, MARC21, and metadata standards.
• Provision of reference assistance (face-to-face and virtual).
• Manage deposit of outputs into the AUS institutional repository.
• Coordinating the Archives Specialist and Archives functions.
• Coordinating Copyright services, including rights management / course pack processes.
• Departmental liaison responsibilities, including collection development and maintenance, instruction, and professional activities.
• Foster and maintain links with regional and international partners, disseminating best practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Academic library experience

Liaison skills

Education

MLIS (ALA-accredited)

Tools

MARC21

OCLC WorldShare

Library automation systems

Job description

Code4lib seeks a Cataloging and Metadata Librarian to provide expertise for cataloging and metadata of print and online resources. Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Technology and Technical Services, the role includes daily technical services coordination, database maintenance, and collaboration with vendors such as OCLC.

The successful candidate will contribute to acquisitions, serials, and document delivery; provide liaison services to academic departments; and support