Special Collections Metadata Librarian

Boston College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission for Employees

Tuition remission for Spouses and Dep.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Low-Cost Life Insurance

Retirement Plans (401k/403b)

Paid Holidays

Sick and Vacation Pay

Job summary

Boston College seeks a Special Collections Metadata Librarian for the John J. Burns Library to create robust metadata and MARC21 records across printed and published materials, including early printed items, graphics, AV, maps, manuscripts, and archives.

The role involves collaborating with the Head of Burns Library Collections Management to ensure adherence to DCRM and national best practices while developing initiatives to enhance legacy metadata and facilitate access to diverse formats and

Qualifications

• Experience creating metadata in a special collections setting.
• At least one year creating MARC21 catalog records following DCRMR.
• Proficiency with library systems such as OCLC and Alma.
• Reading knowledge of at least one non-English language.
• Master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Create MARC21 catalog records for diverse special collections materials.
• Develop and implement legacy metadata assessment and improvement initiatives.
• Ensure cataloging policies and metadata creation align with national and local best practices.
• Collaborate with Head of Burns Library Collections Management and staff.

Skills

Metadata creation

DCRM metadata standards

Non-English language reading

OCLC/ Alma experience

Education

MLS / Master’s in Library Science

ALA-accredited program

Tools

OCLC

Alma

Job description

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

Job Description

John J. Burns Library of rare books, special collections, and archives at Boston College is seeking a versatile Special Collections Metadata Librarian to engage in the creation of robust, high-quality, accurate metadata for a wide variety of printed and published materials in the Burns Library. This Metadata Librarian will create MARC21 catalog records for published materials across collecting areas, including early printed materials, graphics, audio/visual materials, maps, manuscripts, and archival collections. This person will also assist with the development and implementation of initiatives to assess and enhance legacy metadata. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing access and facilitating discovery to special collections materials in a variety of formats and languages. This person will work collaboratively with the Head of Burns Library Collections Management and other staff to ensure that cataloging policy and metadata creation adheres to national and local best practices.

Title and salary commensurate with relevant experience based on the following titles and full-time equivalent hiring ranges:
- Senior Librarian: $78,100 - $97,650; 5+ years related professional experience
- Librarian: $70,850 - $88,550; 3-5 years related professional experience
- Associate Librarian: $64,100 - $80,100; 1-3 years experience

Requirements

Applicants should have experience creating metadata in a special collections setting and at least one year of experience creating catalog records that adhere to the DCRMR cataloging standard. Proficiency in library management software such as OCLC and Alma is required. Additional experience in the application of additional DCRM manuals or cataloging of non-book formats is preferred. Reading knowledge of at least one non-English language is required. A master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent is required. This is a full-time, in-person, on‑site position on the Boston College Chestnut Hill campus.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored403bRetirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sickand Vacation Pay
• Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.