Music Metadata Librarian: Catalog & Collaborate (Hybrid)

Yale University; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Music Metadata Librarian at Yale University Library will provide original cataloging and metadata for music resources across formats, following RDA, AACR2, and local practices, working with the Music Librarian for Metadata and Acquisitions to develop descriptive workflows.

This role involves authority control, collaboration, and contributing to metadata initiatives, along with training staff and supporting language-diverse collections in a dynamic Yale Library environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school.
• Knowledge of current cataloging/metadata standards and authority control.
• Experience with project management and collaboration in a library setting.
• Ability to adapt to changing standards and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provides original cataloging/metadata for materials in all formats.
• Applies descriptive standards (RDA, AACR2, DCRM, DACS, etc.).
• Creates authority records and assigns call numbers using LCC.
• Manages ORBIS and other library databases, including QA and data ingest.
• Trains and supervises staff and students as needed.
• Participates in national metadata/cataloging initiatives (BIBCO, NACO, SACO).
• Collaborates with librarians, curators, and collection managers to meet user needs.

Skills

Music notation

Music history

Music research methods

RDA/LC standards

Authority control

Multilingual metadata

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Library Science (ALA-accredited)

Tools

OCLC Connexion

WorldShare Record Manager

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Music Metadata Librarian at Yale University Library will provide original cataloging and metadata for music resources across formats, following RDA, AACR2, and local practices, working with the Music Librarian for Metadata and Acquisitions to develop descriptive workflows.

This role involves authority control, collaboration, and contributing to metadata initiatives, along with training staff and supporting language-diverse collections in a dynamic Yale Library environment.