Cataloging Lead - Metadata & Discovery Specialist

Brown University; United States; Híbrido; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Brown University seeks a Senior Library Expert - Cataloging and Discovery to create and maintain metadata for library resources across formats and languages. The role emphasizes complex cataloging in the LSP and OCLC environments, with emphasis on MARC 21, RDA, and LCSH, and ongoing professional development.

The position supports collaboration with library users and staff, and involves mentoring student assistants in a hybrid work setting.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree with subject area expertise or equivalent education/experience.
• 2+ years of cataloging experience required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of cataloging standards; MARC 21, RDA, LCSH.

Responsabilidades

• Create full-level original cataloging records for general and special collections.
• Edit complex copy cataloging records for print and non-print formats.
• Create original authority records under NACO and SACO.
• Collaborate with staff and contribute to internal cataloging workflows.
• Train and supervise student assistants.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Language knowledge preferred

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office Suite

Library Systems (LSP/OCLC)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Brown University seeks a Senior Library Expert - Cataloging and Discovery to create and maintain metadata for library resources across formats and languages. The role emphasizes complex cataloging in the LSP and OCLC environments, with emphasis on MARC 21, RDA, and LCSH, and ongoing professional development.

The position supports collaboration with library users and staff, and involves mentoring student assistants in a hybrid work setting.