Metadata Operations Specialist — Library Cataloging (Entry Level)

Columbia University in the City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University in the City of New York Libraries seeks a Metadata Operations Specialist to provide operations support in cataloging and metadata records management for digital resources.

This entry-level role collaborates on processing in MARC/MODS formats, applies LCSH/FAST headings, and contributes to identity management and authority files. 35-hour week, in New York, with standard weekday schedule.

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).

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.

Skills

Analytical and detail-oriented

Communication skills

Emerging technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience

Tools

Metadata tools and systems

OpenRefine

Job description

Columbia University in the City of New York Libraries seeks a Metadata Operations Specialist to provide operations support in cataloging and metadata records management for digital resources.

This entry-level role collaborates on processing in MARC/MODS formats, applies LCSH/FAST headings, and contributes to identity management and authority files. 35-hour week, in New York, with standard weekday schedule.