Cataloging Director: Metadata & Discovery Leader

Princeton Theological Seminary Inc.; Princeton (NJ); Presencial; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Princeton Theological Seminary invites applications for Head of Cataloging in Wright Library. The role leads the Cataloging Department, oversees workflows, and ensures MARC metadata quality and standards compliance.

The position requires an MLS, cataloging experience in an academic library, and proficiency in German. Supervisory responsibilities include staff training and policy development to support teaching and research missions.

Qualificações

• ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science.
• Minimum three years cataloging experience in an academic library.
• Reading and cataloging ability in German; other languages a plus.
• Knowledge of MARC21, RDA, Library of Congress classification and subject headings.
• Experience with ILS and cooperative cataloging programs (OCLC, NACO).

Responsabilidades

• Lead cataloging workflows and policy development.
• Perform original, enhanced, and copy cataloging in all formats.
• Ensure metadata standards compliance and quality control.
• Supervise staff and student workers; manage department operations.
• Collaborate on the future of cataloging and metadata services.

Formação académica

ALA-accredited MLS

Advanced theology degree

Ferramentas

Open Refine

MarcEdit

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Princeton Theological Seminary invites applications for Head of Cataloging in Wright Library. The role leads the Cataloging Department, oversees workflows, and ensures MARC metadata quality and standards compliance.

The position requires an MLS, cataloging experience in an academic library, and proficiency in German. Supervisory responsibilities include staff training and policy development to support teaching and research missions.