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Assistant/Assoc Librarian, Cataloging & Metadata, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Dartmouth MA

Posted March 28, 2014

About University of Massachusetts Dartmouth:

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth distinguishes itself as a vibrant public university actively engaged in personalized teaching and innovative research, and acting as an intellectual catalyst for regional and global economic, social, and cultural development.

The University of Massachusetts reserves the right to conduct background checks on potential employees.

UMass Dartmouth is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Title IX Employer.

Job Description:

The Cataloging and Metadata Librarian focuses on the creation, maintenance, and enrichment of metadata representing the library’s digital, physical, and virtual collections. The Cataloging and Metadata Librarian manages the ongoing work of the Cataloging Department and is responsible for the cataloging of materials in all formats, including print and digital resources. Works closely with colleagues to evaluate and document policies, procedures and workflows for cataloging, database maintenance and non-MARC metadata creation within the library. Collaborates with Systems & Digital Services, Archives & Special Collections and other departments to help establish metadata policies and procedures for digital projects.  Serves as a forward-thinking leader within and beyond Library Technical Services on matters of resource description and metadata management.

Librarians, like all library staff, have leadership responsibilities regardless of their position within Library Services. Leadership for librarians includes activities such as contributing to goals and strategic library directions through active participation on committees, teams, and task forces and sharing expertise throughout the library in order to further library and university missions.

Librarians participate in other department, library, university, and professional activities, as appropriate.

EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manages daily work of the Cataloging department including original cataloging, copy cataloging, metadata creation, and database maintenance; supervises, trains and evaluates student and library staff
  • Develops policy, goals, and procedures for the cataloging department
  • Performs original and copy cataloging, creates and maintains metadata for library materials in all formats, including books, serials, audio-visual, digital and electronic resources
  • Creates original bibliographic and non-MARC metadata records following RDA, AACR2, Library of Congress Classification Schedules and subject headings and other non-MARC Metadata related formats (e.g., Dublin Core)
  • Works with Library Systems & Digital Services (LSDS) in identifying and creating record format specifications and developing procedures for importing/exporting, batch data processing, publishing, and integrating records from multiple sources in MARC and non-MARC schema
  • Performs global data changes as necessary in Alma in collaboration with LSDS
  • Works closely with the serials librarian in cataloging electronic resources and activating link resolution services in Alma
  • Leads the development of metadata policies including descriptive, administrative, and technical metadata schemas for digital collections appropriate for the library’s current and future systems including Primo, Drupal, Fedora, Omeka and other content management systems in collaboration with LSDS and Archives and Special Collections
  • Participates in development of library’s discovery service (currently Ex Libris Primo)
  • Leads and participates in the inventory and ongoing weeding of the collection; Works closely with LSDS in developing weeding project plans, generating the reports and batch data processing that are necessary for the collection weeding projects
  • Compiles and analyzes annual cataloging statistics for reporting to internal and external agencies
  • Develops training materials and documentation for library staff in the application of metadata standards and cataloging policy and procedures
  • Maintains knowledge of and engages in continuous professional development to keep up with current and developing standards and practices for metadata and cataloging
  • Serves as liaison and leads efforts between internal and external partners on collaborative cataloging and metadata projects such as interdisciplinary data sets, department collections, UMass Law
  • May participate in the delivery of reference service by staffing the reference desk
  • May serve as subject specialist for assigned disciplines, providing library instruction, collection development and specialized reference service
  • Serves on library and university committees
  • Perform other duties as required or assigned

 

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution of higher education or equivalent

Experience:

  • Academic library cataloging experience and metadata creation of material in all formats, including electronic/digital resources 
  • Experience using cataloging standards and tools such as AACR2/RDA, MARC, LCC, LCSH, MARC21 and OCLC Connexion
  • Experience in creating and editing non-MARC metadata using standards and schema such as Dublin Core, EAD, etc.
  • Experience with integrated library systems or unified resource management systems, and online bibliographic utilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Working knowledge of cataloging standards and tools including AACR2/RDA, LCC, LCSH, MARC21, FRBR, OCLC WorldCat, and OCLC Connexion
  • Knowledge of one or more non-MARC metadata schemes such as Dublin Core, EAD, METS, MODS, etc.
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Proven capability for managing a variety of tasks and multiple priorities
  • Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a team environment
  • Demonstrated initiative and proven ability to learn new technologies and adapt to changes in the profession
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (especially MS Excel)
  • Proven ability and willingness to share expertise with colleagues
  • Strong service orientation and awareness of end user needs as related to cataloging policies and procedures
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience with metadata issues related to the discovery of academic resources with next-generation discovery platforms and other web-based search engines
  • Experience planning and implementing metadata schema for digital collections
  • Demonstrated effective supervisory or leadership experience


Additional Information:

Official Job Title: Assistant / Associate Librarian       Division:  Academic

Working Job Title: Cataloging and Metadata Librarian         

Department:  Library Services/Technical 

EEO Status: 34      Job Code:  243   

Bargaining Unit Status: AFT

FLSA Status: Exempt

Minimum Starting: $55,330

Reports to: Works with a team of  librarians, under the direct supervision of the Head of Library Technical Services Division  Supervises:  May include supervision of work of professional, classified, and student personnel.

 

To apply visit: http://www.umassd.edu/hr/employmentopportunities/facultyjobopportunities/


Application Instructions:

To apply please submit online a letter of interest, current resume and the contact information for up to three references.

The review of applications will begin April 15, 2014 and continue until the position is filled.
 

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