Metadata Operations Specialist

NEW YORK LIBRARY ASSOCIATION; New York (NY); In loco; USD 65.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Columbia University Libraries seeks a Metadata Operations Specialist to provide operations assistance in cataloging and metadata records management as part of Columbia University Libraries’ operationalized metadata processing as well as for grant-funded projects.

Responsibilities include creating cataloging and metadata records, performing quality reviews, contributing to authority files (LOC Name Authority File, ISNI and Wikidata), and assisting with database maintenance for MARC and non-MARC

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience required.
• Working knowledge of metadata tools and systems.
• In-depth knowledge of metadata formats and content standards.
• Familiarity with cataloging standards and procedures (RDA, MODS, MARC 21, LCSH, FAST).
• Aptitude for complex, analytical and detailed work.

Mansioni

• Create cataloging and metadata records for digital resources in MARC and non-MARC formats using established standards.
• Perform quality review and remediation of metadata across formats.
• Contribute new names to the Library of Congress Name Authority file and to identity databases (ISNI, Wikidata).
• Assist with database maintenance for descriptions in MARC and non-MARC data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Metadata standards

Cataloging

MARC/MODS/RDA

Quality assurance

Analytical skills

Name authority control

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree

Strumenti

OpenRefine

Descrizione del lavoro

Columbia University Libraries seeks a Metadata Operations Specialist to provide operations assistance in cataloging and metadata records management as part of Columbia University Libraries’ operationalized metadata processing as well as for grant-funded projects.

Responsibilities

• Creation of cataloging and metadata records for digital resources in a variety of formats using established library cataloging standards including: assignment of subject headings using Library of Congress subject headings or FAST, etc. in both MARC and non-MARC formats.
• Performs quality review and remediation for metadata for digital resources in a variety of formats in both MARC and non-MARC standards; normalization of names in metadata records against the Library of Congress Name Authority File and other identity management systems, e.g. ISNI and Wikidata.
• Contribute new names as needed to the Library of Congress Name Authority file as well as to emerging identitymanagement databases (e.g. ISNI and Wikidata) and submit proposals to the Library of Congress for new and revised subject headings.
• Assists with database maintenance for individual descriptions and in batch for both MARC and non-MARC data.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent related experience required.
• Minimum of 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 format and content standards.
• Working knowledge of cataloging standards and procedures (RDA, MODS, MARC 21, LCSH, FAST).
• Demonstrated aptitude for complex, analytical and detailed work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Course work in an accredited library school program.
• Working knowledge of OpenRefine.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.