Metadata Innovation Librarian: Discovery & Linked Data

Code4lib; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 102,121 - 119,820; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A prestigious academic library in Berkeley seeks a Metadata Strategies Librarian to enhance resource discoverability through innovative metadata strategies and technology applications. This is a full-time, potential career appointment requiring an advanced degree and significant experience in cataloging and metadata creation. Ideal candidates will possess strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with familiarity with standards like RDA and LCSH. The position promises professional growth and a focus on evolving library practices.

Qualifications

• Five years of professional cataloging or metadata creation experience using RDA, LCSH, LCC, and MARC 21.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and contribute to policies that enhance discoverability of Library resources.
• Evaluate and implement new applications such as artificial intelligence to improve metadata quality.

Skills

Cataloging and metadata creation

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Advanced degree

Tools

Ex Libris’ Alma

MarcEdit

OCLC Connexion Client

Job description

A prestigious academic library in Berkeley seeks a Metadata Strategies Librarian to enhance resource discoverability through innovative metadata strategies and technology applications. This is a full-time, potential career appointment requiring an advanced degree and significant experience in cataloging and metadata creation. Ideal candidates will possess strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with familiarity with standards like RDA and LCSH. The position promises professional growth and a focus on evolving library practices.