Head Cataloger/Metadata Librarian - NYU School of Law - NYC

  • 8 Jul 2022 4:41 PM
    Message # 12842735
    Anonymous

    Description

    The Head Cataloger/Metadata Librarian leads the day-to-day aspects of the library’s cataloging operation, both original and copy, record maintenance and the creation of metadata. The librarian will supervise one professional librarian and two paraprofessionals.

    Duties & Responsibilities

    • Manages catalog operations, authority work, and quality control.
    • Performs original and complex copy cataloging for print and non-print materials using local and national standards including MARC, other metadata schema, and Library of Congress classification. Materials primarily in English, German, and other Romance languages.
    • Maintains quality control of records in the library’s ILS and makes adjustments as needed.
    • Coordinates review, manipulation, and batch loading of vendor records/metadata for books and other library resources into the integrated library system
    • Plans, implements and oversees cataloging unit policies and procedures. Revises and updates cataloging procedures documentation.
    • Revises and updates cataloging procedures documentation.
    • Regularly trains staff in copy cataloging, authority control, use of ILS, database maintenance and reclassification activities.
    • Integrates an understanding of diverse communities into cataloging and metadata policies and practices.
    • Monitors professional developments and Library of Congress new and revised subject headings and classification monthly lists.
    • Stays current on trends and issues in the areas of cataloging, metadata, library systems, and scholarly communications.
    • Responsible for development of standards for metadata of Law Library collections.
    • Works closely with other library and Law School staff members as needed, to ensure optimal access to bibliographical resources and to resolve problems with e-resource records.
    • Coordinates NYU Law’s participation in all components of the Program for Cooperative Cataloging
    • Assists in improving ILS functionality and resolving ILS problems.
    • Collects, maintains, and reports library resources and department analytics to Library Administration.
    • Generate statistics and performs other projects as requested.
    • Collaborates on future digitization projects, including developing metadata
    • Manages batch loading of catalog records

    Classification

    This is a faculty (non-tenure track) position, and after the first year is eligible for multi-year contracts.

    Salary

    Highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Excellent benefits package. 

    Diversity & Inclusion

    The NYU Law Library is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, and to bringing new voices into the field. We strongly welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

    Requirements

    Required Qualifications & Experience

    • M.L.S. or equivalent.
    • Cataloging/metadata project management experience.
    • Broad knowledge of cataloging and metadata and cataloging standards, schema, formats and related utilities and tools.

    Preferred Experience

    • Experience with Sierra.
    • Reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages.
    • Education and experience with digitization and digital archival standards and technologies.
    • Some experience working with legal materials

    Application Instructions

    Please submit a cover letter, a resume and the names and contact information for three professional references.

    Applications are accepted through Interfolio.com via http://apply.interfolio.com/109388

    Representatives will be in Denver to conduct interviews and/or collect resumes.

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