Series Metadata Specialist for Library Cataloging

Brodart-Co; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Brodart Co. in Williamsport, PA, seeks a Metadata Specialist focused on series data management. You will research, select, and verify titles and maintain data-driven workflows to support collection development and cataloging.

The role involves updating Oracle data sets, assigning Dewey/LC numbers, subject headings and age ranges, maintaining contributor tables and aliases, and guiding data quality across related elements such as descriptors and genres.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 1–3 years of experience with bibliographic data or data management; MLS preferred.
• Exceptional knowledge of Series; understanding of bibliographic databases.
• Knowledge of cataloging preferred.
• Ability to maintain high levels of accuracy with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with series genres/formats and data elements such as age ranges and descriptors.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and update data sets to implement Series offerings for Collection Development and Cataloging.
• Identify new series for FASTips and Series cuttering.
• Provide guidance on data elements beyond series data (age range, classification, descriptors).
• Update data sets in Oracle, including assigning contributors, Dewey/LC classifications, subject headings, geographic and cultural designators.
• Maintain series and contributor tables and their aliases.
• Assist with data corrections, updates, edits and issues as necessary.
• Participate in cross-functional problem-solving teams and other department projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MLS preferred

Tools

Excel

Access

Internet research

Job description

Brodart Co. in Williamsport, PA, seeks a Metadata Specialist focused on series data management. You will research, select, and verify titles and maintain data-driven workflows to support collection development and cataloging.

The role involves updating Oracle data sets, assigning Dewey/LC numbers, subject headings and age ranges, maintaining contributor tables and aliases, and guiding data quality across related elements such as descriptors and genres.