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Catalog/Metadata Librarian

Catalog/Metadata Librarian

Yale University Job Location: Connecticut Apply By: 08/17/2019 Date Created: 06-18-2019

Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include three major museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.   General Purpose: Under the general direction of the Head of Rare Book Cataloging, the Catalog/Metadata Librarian creates, enhances, and maintains original and complex bibliographic and authority records for a wide range of special collections materials in various formats for the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. Plans, directs, and reviews work of cataloging assistants and/or student assistants. Participates in Library-wide planning and committee activities, and is expected to be active professionally.   The Rare Book Cataloging Unit, part of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library’s Technical Services Department, is responsible for cataloging material ranging from incunabula to twenty-first century publications.  
  • Provides original cataloging/creates metadata for materials in all formats and subject areas. Applies descriptive standards (RDA, AACR2, DCRM, DACS, or VRC, etc.), structural standards (MARC, MODS, METS or EAD, etc.), and controlled vocabularies (LCNAF, or LCSH, etc,). Creates authority records applying standards and best practices, and assigns call numbers using Library of Congress Classification system.
  • Provides intellectual and physical management of ORBIS and other library databases. This may include authority control, record loading, ingesting objects, quality assurance processes, and working with stakeholders throughout the library community.
  • Analyzes bibliographic and metadata problems, recommends policies, develops processes and best practices, and creates documentation.
  • Engages with cataloging and technical service staff, other librarians, curators, and collection managers in an effort to meet their needs, and the needs of our users.
  • Researches, plans and oversees special projects.
  • May manage vendor services and relationships.
  • Trains and revises the work of students, assistants and other librarians.
  • Participates in national metadata/cataloging initiatives, i.e. the Program for Cooperative Cataloging programs (BIBCO, NACO, SACO).
  • Participates in the library's management, assessment, training and development programs.
  • Keeps abreast of national and international developments including new metadata standards, technologies, trends, and techniques.
  • Establishes a record of service to the Library, the University and the profession.
  • May be required to assist with disaster recovery efforts.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.
  This position will be assigned a rank of Librarian 1 or 2 based on a combination of professional experience and accomplishments. Librarian ranking information can be found at:   http://bit.ly/YULRanksPromotions   Application review will begin July 15, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.     Required Education and Experience:
  1. Master's degree from an American Library Association accredited library school. In selective cases a graduate degree in a related subject field may be substituted.
  2. Demonstrated knowledge of current national cataloging/metadata content and structural standards. Knowledge of subject analysis and classification systems.
  3. If supervision of professional and/or support staff is a principal responsibility, supervisory experience is required.
  4. Experience designing projects and bringing them to conclusion in a timely fashion.
  5. Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications; analytical ability; accuracy and attention to detail.
  6. Ability to initiate and adapt to change.
  7. Experience working collegially and cooperatively within and across organizations.
  8. Experience working collaboratively and independently with varied groups within a complex organization and rapidly changing, team environment.
  Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current national cataloging/metadata content and structural standards. Knowledge of subject analysis and classification systems.
  • Preferred Education and Experience: Rare materials cataloging experience according to Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials. Reading knowledge of one or more modern European languages. NACO experience. Experience cataloging non-monographic formats (e.g. serials, cartographic, graphic). Record of involvement or desire to engage with special collections and other cataloging communities.
  Application: For more information and immediate consideration, please apply online at http://bit.ly/YaleCareers-56294BR.  Please be sure to reference this website when applying for this position.   We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more. Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

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