Metadata Librarian: Advanced Cataloging & Standards

The Metropolitan Museum of Art; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life ins.

403(b) retirement plan with match

Generous PTO and holidays

Staff library access and discounts

Subsidized staff cafeteria

Admission to museum partners via pass

Job summary

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Watson Library seeks an experienced librarian to perform original and complex copy cataloging for print and digital materials, adhering to RDA and other standards. You will contribute to NACO records, MARC and non-MARC metadata, and support linked data initiatives to increase discoverability.

You will create and enhance LC/NACO records, coordinate metadata workflows with staff and interns, provide reference support, and help advance the library's digital

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information sciences required.
• Five years’ experience in a professional position in a museum or academic library required.
• At least five years of experience in original and complex copy cataloging.
• Experience with OCLC Connexion, MarcEdit, OpenRefine, and an ILS required.
• Excellent instruction and communication skills, and ability to provide reference services.

Responsibilities

• Performs original and complex copy cataloging adhering to current standards (RDA, LCNAF, LCSH).
• Creates high-quality metadata in MARC and non-MARC formats for physical and digital collections.
• Creates LC/NACO records and participates in linked data initiatives (NACO, Wikidata).
• Supports cataloging workflows and coordinates with Watson staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Provides reference assistance to Museum staff and researchers in Watson Library.

Skills

Copy cataloging

MARC metadata

NACO records

Linked data

Reference services

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Language skills

Education

MLS (ALA-accredited)

MA in Art History

Tools

OCLC Connexion

MarcEdit

OpenRefine

Job description

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Watson Library seeks an experienced librarian to perform original and complex copy cataloging for print and digital materials, adhering to RDA and other standards. You will contribute to NACO records, MARC and non-MARC metadata, and support linked data initiatives to increase discoverability.

You will create and enhance LC/NACO records, coordinate metadata workflows with staff and interns, provide reference support, and help advance the library's digital