Cataloging and Metadata Librarian

University of Central Missouri - James C. Kirkpatrick Library; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cataloging and Metadata Librarian to enhance access to library resources. This full-time position focuses on ensuring data integrity and quality in cataloging while managing electronic resources. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in addressing metadata needs and adopting new standards, contributing to the library's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly impact the academic community and support initiatives that promote social justice and accessibility in information services.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in library technical services, including cataloging.
• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure access to library collections through effective cataloging.
• Engage in best practices and workflows for library operations.

Skills

Cataloging

Metadata Management

Supervisory Experience

Library Information Technology

Data Quality Assurance

Education

Master’s degree in Library/Information Science

Tools

OCLC

MARCEdit

OpenRefine

OCLC Connexion

Alma

Job description

The James C. Kirkpatrick at University of Central Missouri announces the availability of a full-time non-tenure track Cataloging and Metadata Librarian position. This is a 12-month appointment starting February 1, 2023 or when filled. This position works to ensure students and faculty have access to all items in the James C. Kirkpatrick Library collections. The position enables reliable discovery of library materials through data quality and integrity in the cataloging system and by managing electronic resources cataloging, and leading departmental physical cataloging priorities. The position performs original and complex cataloging, as well as record maintenance for all formats of materials. The Cataloging and Metadata Librarian identifies and addresses metadata remediation needs, as well as the adoption of new or updated standards and vocabularies in support of James C. Kirkpatrick Libraries’ commitment to incorporating social justice into our work, focusing on the James C. Kirkpatrick Libraries’ diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racist efforts. The position will be expected to actively engage and participate in the development, application, and assessment of best practices, policies, standards, and workflows to support library operations and ensure optimal discovery of the Libraries’ collections.

Rank:

Non-Tenure Track (12-month position)

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program in library/information science or equivalent information management graduate degree.

Required Experience:

1. Three or more years’ experience in a library technical services/collection management environment, required, including:
1. Two or more years’ experience in cataloging.
2. Two or more years’ experience with any of the following: OCLC, MARC, AACR2, and RDA formats for bibliographic database records.
3. One or more years’ of supervisory experience, preferred.
4. Familiarity with the core concepts of acquisitions and receiving.
5. Broad knowledge of cataloging and metadata workflows and services.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience of cataloging policies and procedures.
7. Proficiency with the tools and technologies used for processing and managing metadata, especially in bulk (such as MARCEdit, OpenRefine, regular expressions, and FTP clients).
8. Experience with OCLC Connexion and/or OCLC WorldShare.
9. Experience with batch manipulating and batch loading MARC records into a library management system.
10. Demonstrated knowledge of Library of Congress Subject Headings, Dewey Decimal, Library of Congress Classification Systems, and Resource Description and Access (RDA).
11. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with library information technology, systems, products, and delivery technologies that support access to library materials.

Preferred Experience:

1. Experience with the ExLibris Alma library services platform.
2. Familiarity with cataloging foreign language materials.
3. Initiative to learn emerging applications related to linked data and semantic web concepts (such as BIBFRAME, RDF, schema.org).

Responsibilities:

This position works to ensure students and faculty have access to all items in the James C. Kirkpatrick Library collections. The position enables reliable discovery of library materials through data quality and integrity in the cataloging system and by managing electronic resources cataloging, and leading departmental physical cataloging priorities. The position performs original and complex cataloging, as well as record maintenance for all formats of materials. The Cataloging and Metadata Librarian identifies and addresses metadata remediation needs, as well as the adoption of new or updated standards and vocabularies in support of James C. Kirkpatrick Libraries’ commitment to incorporating social justice into our work, focusing on the James C. Kirkpatrick Libraries’ diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racist efforts. The position will be expected to actively engage and participate in the development, application, and assessment of best practices, policies, standards, and workflows to support library operations and ensure optimal discovery of the Libraries’ collections.

Application Procedures:

To apply online, go to https://jobs.ucmo.edu/postings/28751 or visit https://jobs.ucmo.edu and apply for position #998526.

Application Documents:

A complete UCM application for employment, cover letter outlining interest and how qualifications fit this position, unofficial transcripts, vitae, and three letters of references are required and must be attached to the application. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered. If selected for an interview, you will need to provide official transcripts and any professional license(s) during the interview.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status and people with disabilities.