Strategic Collection & Metadata Librarian

Inside Higher Ed; Charlotte (NC); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A university in North Carolina is seeking a Collection Development and Metadata Librarian to lead the management of library collections and oversee cataloging processes. The ideal candidate will hold a master's degree from an ALA-accredited program and possess 3 to 5 years of experience in an academic library. This role involves collaboration with faculty and stakeholders to enhance access to digital and print resources. The position offers full-time employment with a mid-senior level seniority.

Qualifikationen

• 3 to 5 years of professional experience in an academic library.
• Experience with RDA and MARC cataloging rules.

Aufgaben

• Analyze and manage library resources.
• Engage with vendors and stakeholders for purchasing resources.
• Perform cataloging on print and electronic materials.
• Collect and maintain statistical data on library activities.
• Provide professional oversight of processing staff.

Kenntnisse

Cataloging print and electronic resources

Managing subscriptions and resolving access issues

Using an integrated library management system

Supervising staff and/or student workers

Familiarity with batch editing processes

Advanced expertise with metadata schema

Ausbildung

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library program

Tools

OCLC library management software

EZproxy systems

MarcEdit

Jobbeschreibung

A university in North Carolina is seeking a Collection Development and Metadata Librarian to lead the management of library collections and oversee cataloging processes. The ideal candidate will hold a master's degree from an ALA-accredited program and possess 3 to 5 years of experience in an academic library. This role involves collaboration with faculty and stakeholders to enhance access to digital and print resources. The position offers full-time employment with a mid-senior level seniority.