Senior Cataloging & Discovery Librarian

Brown University; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Brown University seeks a Senior Library Expert in Cataloging and Discovery-Cataloging to create and maintain bibliographic, holdings, and authority records across formats, using MARC 21, RDA and LC schemas.

You will train student assistants, participate in internal workflows, support discovery and access, and collaborate with subject specialists to ensure high-quality metadata and efficient access.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree with subject area expertise or equivalent education/experience.
• 2+ years of cataloging experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of cataloging standards; foreign language knowledge preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Aufgaben

• Creates full-level original cataloging records for general and special collections in all languages.
• Edits complex copy cataloging records of holdings in print and non-print formats.
• Creates original authority records under NACO and SACO guidelines.
• Utilizes MARC 21, RDA, LCSH and LC classification schemas.
• Monitors trends in cataloging practice and keeps current with standards.
• Trains and directs work of student assistants.
• Participates in internal database maintenance and authority control.
• Provides support to subject specialists and library users.

Kenntnisse

Cataloging expertise

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree with subject area expertise or equivalent

Tools

MARC 21

RDA

LCSH

LC classification

Jobbeschreibung

Brown University seeks a Senior Library Expert in Cataloging and Discovery-Cataloging to create and maintain bibliographic, holdings, and authority records across formats, using MARC 21, RDA and LC schemas.

You will train student assistants, participate in internal workflows, support discovery and access, and collaborate with subject specialists to ensure high-quality metadata and efficient access.