Librarian I: Cataloging, Metadata & Digital Collections

Infolink The Eastern New Jersey Regional Library Cooperative Inc; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Infolink The Eastern New Jersey Regional Library Cooperative Inc is seeking an entry level cataloging librarian to support NJ State Library collections. You will grow skills in metadata, indexing, and discovery for researchers across state government, universities, public libraries, and the public.

You will handle special collections, develop metadata, and coordinate with section heads on digital projects and collection budgets. Tech-savvy applicants with an interest in digital tools will thrive.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library or Information Sciences from an ALA-accredited program or acceptable NJ program.
• Eligibility for New Jersey Professional Librarian certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide original and complex copy cataloging using OCLC, MarcEdit, RDA, LCSH and LCC.
• Create authority records at the national level.
• Manage quality control for bibliographic metadata with Horizon and other tools.
• Participate in digital projects to promote unique library collections.
• Take responsibility for budgets of assigned collections.
• Prepare reports for users and administrators.

Skills

Copy cataloging

Metadata management

Special collections

Digital tools

Education

Master’s degree in Library or Information Sciences

Tools

OCLC

MarcEdit

RDA

LCSH

LCC

Job description

Infolink The Eastern New Jersey Regional Library Cooperative Inc is seeking an entry level cataloging librarian to support NJ State Library collections. You will grow skills in metadata, indexing, and discovery for researchers across state government, universities, public libraries, and the public.

You will handle special collections, develop metadata, and coordinate with section heads on digital projects and collection budgets. Tech-savvy applicants with an interest in digital tools will thrive.