Metadata & Cataloging Librarian: Discoverability Specialist

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Library of Virginia seeks an innovative Cataloging and Metadata Librarian to join the Acquisitions and Access Management Department. This position performs advanced original and complex copy cataloging across diverse formats, including rare books, special collections, visual and graphic materials, archival records, print volumes, and born-digital resources.

Grounded in discoverability and access, the role creates, enhances, and maintains metadata across collections.

Formación

• Thorough knowledge of RDA, DCRMR, AACR2, MARC 21, LCSH, LC Classification, and Dublin Core; familiarity with emerging linked data models (e.g., BIBFRAME).
• High proficiency with OCLC Connexion, MarcEdit, Classification Web, and a Library Services Platform (such as Ex Libris Alma/Primo).
• Strong analytical and research capabilities for authority verification, subject analysis, and resolving complex bibliographic anomalies.
• Demonstrated ability to document procedures clearly, advise staff for whom cataloging is a collateral duty, and collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail with an aptitude for high-volume, precision-oriented technical work.
• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Demonstrated professional or paraprofessional experience in cataloging, metadata creation, and authority control.

Responsabilidades

• The position performs advanced original and complex copy cataloging across diverse formats, including rare books, special collections, visual and graphic materials, archival records, print volumes, and born-digital resources.
• Creates, enhances, and maintains standards-compliant bibliographic data and descriptive metadata across the Library’s general, distinctive, and digital collections.
• Ensures the integrity and discoverability of records within the integrated library system and supports access to rare collections.
• Oversees lifecycle management of published materials and reports in Ex Libris products as applicable.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Educación

Master’s in Library Science (ALA-accred)

Herramientas

OCLC Connexion

MarcEdit

Classification Web

Ex Libris Alma/Primo

Descripción del empleo

The Library of Virginia seeks an innovative Cataloging and Metadata Librarian to join the Acquisitions and Access Management Department. This position performs advanced original and complex copy cataloging across diverse formats, including rare books, special collections, visual and graphic materials, archival records, print volumes, and born-digital resources.

Grounded in discoverability and access, the role creates, enhances, and maintains metadata across collections.