Special Collections Metadata & Catalog Librarian

Yale Cancer Center; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 145,250; Full time

Job summary

Yale Library seeks a collaborative Catalog/Metadata Librarian to join the Bibliographic Description Unit within Special Collections Technical Services, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. You will create, enhance, and maintain original and complex bibliographic and authority records for diverse special collections materials in various formats.

The role may involve planning and directing cataloging work, project management, and contributing to discoverability improvements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science or equivalent required.
• Experience with descriptive metadata models and standards is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of cataloging standards (RDA, AACR2, DCRM) is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provides original cataloging and creates metadata for diverse formats.
• Applies descriptive standards and creates authority records.
• Maintains and enhances records in ORBIS and other library databases.
• Analyzes metadata problems and develops best practices.
• Engages with library staff and curators to meet user needs.
• Plans and oversees special projects; may manage vendor services.
• Trains staff and students in cataloging practices.
• Participates in national metadata initiatives and professional service.
• Keeps current with metadata standards and professional developments.

Skills

Reading knowledge of European langs

Collaborates with others

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Library Science

Job description

Yale Library seeks a collaborative Catalog/Metadata Librarian to join the Bibliographic Description Unit within Special Collections Technical Services, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. You will create, enhance, and maintain original and complex bibliographic and authority records for diverse special collections materials in various formats.

The role may involve planning and directing cataloging work, project management, and contributing to discoverability improvements.