Metadata Operations Pro: Digital Cataloging & Standards

Metro; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Libraries seeks a Metadata Operations Specialist to support cataloging and metadata records management as part of our operationalized metadata processing and grant-funded projects.

The role involves creating cataloging and metadata records, performing quality reviews, contributing to authority files, and assisting with database maintenance in MARC and non-MARC environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent related experience required.
• Minimum 0–2 years of related experience or relevant coursework.
• Relevant work experience in an academic environment.
• Demonstrated aptitude for working with emerging technologies.
• Working knowledge of metadata tools and systems.
• In-depth knowledge of metadata formats and content standards.
• Working knowledge of cataloging standards and procedures (RDA, MODS, MARC 21, LCSH, FAST).
• Demonstrated aptitude for complex, analytical and detailed work.

Responsibilities

• Create cataloging and metadata records for digital resources in MARC and non-MARC formats using established standards such as LCSH and FAST.
• Perform quality review and remediation of metadata across MARC and non-MARC formats; normalize names against LC Name Authority File and systems like ISNI/Wikidata.
• Contribute new names to LC Name Authority File and identity management databases; submit proposals for new/revised subject headings.
• Assist with database maintenance for individual descriptions and in batch for MARC and non-MARC data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Metadata tools

MARC 21

LCSH

FAST

ISNI

Wikidata

Quality review

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

OpenRefine

Name Authority File

Job description

Columbia University Libraries seeks a Metadata Operations Specialist to support cataloging and metadata records management as part of our operationalized metadata processing and grant-funded projects.

The role involves creating cataloging and metadata records, performing quality reviews, contributing to authority files, and assisting with database maintenance in MARC and non-MARC environments.