Metadata and Discovery Coordinator

University of Leeds; Leeds; In loco; GBP 34.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

26 days holiday

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing discounts

Personal development courses

On-site childcare

Descrizione del lavoro

The Metadata and Discovery Team at the University of Leeds Libraries is seeking an accurate and meticulous cataloguer to support the discovery and access of print, digital and Special Collections materials.

You will work with MARC21, RDA and AACR2, ensure metadata quality across databases, manage access to e‑resources, and respond to enquiries as part of a forward‑looking HE library.

Competenze

• Experience with MARC21, RDA and AACR2.
• Understanding of classification principles and metadata quality.
• Familiarity with electronic resources and library data.

Mansioni

• Catalogue and classify material for print, digital and Special Collections.
• Check metadata quality across databases and ensure accuracy.
• Manage access to e-resources and respond to enquiries.
• Collaborate with team and other library colleagues.

Conoscenze

MARC21

RDA

AACR2

Metadata mgmt

Attention to detail

Communication

Descrizione del lavoro

The Metadata and Discovery Team catalogues and ensures the discoverability of a wide range of material for the Library including print monographs, e-resources, subscribed content, research outputs and Special Collections material. Setting and managing access arrangements for e-resources is also the responsibility of the team. The team are involved in projects relating to internal and external initiatives ranging from cooperative cataloguing to developments in library linked data. This role offers the opportunity for involvement in all aspects of the team's work, with day-to-day responsibility for the cataloguing and classification of material, checking metadata quality, ensuring accuracy across a range of databases, managing access to e-resources and responding to enquiries.

Do you have excellent accuracy and attention to detail? Are you confident working with resources and data in a range of formats? Are you an innovative team player, able to make a positive contribution to metadata and discovery management in this large HE library?, You'll have experience of MARC21, RDA and AACR2, an understanding of classification principles and be familiar with working with electronic resources. You'll need strong interpersonal skills to be able to work effectively with the wider team, other Library colleagues, library customers and external bodies, including suppliers. You'll have a forward-thinking approach and be open to new experiences and challenges in metadata and discovery management.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first‑time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas;

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That's 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

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