E-Resources Metadata Librarian

Arizona State University Library; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an E-Resources Metadata Librarian to lead initiatives in managing electronic resources. This role involves developing workflows, providing training, and collaborating with various library departments to enhance metadata practices. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Library and Information Science and have relevant cataloging experience. Join a dynamic team dedicated to supporting student success and innovation in a vibrant academic environment. If you are passionate about librarianship and eager to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program required.
• Experience in metadata and cataloging essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage workflows for electronic resources metadata.
• Provide descriptive metadata and evaluate e-resource metadata for discovery.

Skills

Metadata Management

Cataloging

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Masters in Library and Information Science

Tools

Alma ILS

Primo Discovery Service

MARCEdit

OpenRefine

XSLT

Job description

The E-Resources Metadata Librarian provides leadership and initiative for the discovery and description of the Library’s electronic collections and resources. Reporting to the Head of Acquisitions and Metadata, the incumbent will develop, review, and enhance workflows for managing vendor and consortial records; lead and coordinate initiatives for maintenance and remediation of e-resources metadata; and provide descriptive and subject metadata for electronic resources.

Working collaboratively with metadata, e-resources, acquisitions, licensed collections and technology services staff, the E-Resources Metadata Librarian also participates in the creation, development and implementation of unit and team policies and procedures, provides training to Library staff and/or student employees, and maintains a high-level working knowledge of theory and practice pertaining to librarianship, specifically electronic resources.

The ASU Library is a center of energy, imagination, and innovation, with nine library facilities across four ASU campus locations. We provide students and faculty access to millions of information resources, world-class collections, outstanding study spaces, advanced data centers, and a suite of maker spaces and creative services. ASU Library strongly supports student success and is a critical partner in realizing the New American University’s mission of access, excellence, and impact. Success at ASU is measured not by whom we exclude but rather by whom we include and how they succeed.

Essential Functions

• Develops, implements, and manages workflows for creating and maintaining electronic resources metadata. Responsible for metadata creation and remediation projects; and identifying, harvesting, or enhancing legacy metadata to assist in user discovery of library and other information resources.
• Evaluates e-resource metadata from library systems, vendors, and other sources to determine the most suitable metadata for discovery purposes. Performs and manages metadata work at scale, employing automation and batch processes to load, enhance, and remediate metadata.
• Provides descriptive and subject metadata using Resource Description and Access (RDA), AACR2, MARC, Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), and other standards.
• Develops priorities, policies, and procedures relating to metadata for electronic resources in conjunction with library and university staff, vendors, and other stakeholders; identifies and resolves problems as applicable.
• Contributes to Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC) component programs as applicable, including establishing name/title authorities for NACO (Name Authorities Cooperative), subjects for SACO (Subject Authorities Cooperative) and bibliographic records for BIBCO (bibliographic record cooperative).
• Establishes a solid knowledge base in metadata practices, cataloging and librarianship, maintaining a high-level working knowledge of national and international literature for cataloging and classification of electronic resources. Keeps informed of revisions in standards and other trends/developments in metadata practices.
• Participates in the creation, development, and implementation of unit and team policies and procedures; helps set unit/team goals and priorities within the framework of the ASU Library goals and priorities, and assists in the creation, development, and maintenance of tools and resources used by Acquisitions and Metadata staff.
• Provides training to staff in Acquisitions and Metadata Services and other library staff. May also directly supervise one or more staff and/or student employees.
• Performs and/or manages other responsibilities as assigned.
• Participates in professional contribution and service activities.

Qualifications

Required:

• Masters degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program by the hire date.
• Professional, paraprofessional or internship-level metadata and/or cataloging experience.

Preferred:

• Minimum of one year of experience with cataloging of electronic resources, particularly in a large academic research library.
• Knowledge of MARC, LCSH, LC classification, RDA and/or AACR2.
• Experience working with Alma ILS and/or Primo discovery service and/or certification as an Alma/Primo Administrator.
• Experience with OCLC or a similar utility and its practice.
• Experience with batch loading and/or metadata remediation tools such as MARCEdit, OpenRefine, XSLT, and/or scripting languages.
• Experience working with APIs or similar applications.
• Experience cataloging serials and/or integrating resources.
• Experience working collaboratively with staff, administrators, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
• Training and/or supervisory experience.

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