Catalog/Metadata Librarian 1-2, Beinecke Library, Yale University, New Haven CT

Posted June 27, 2014

DEPARTMENT:                Beinecke Library, Yale University

STARS Requisition #:      25886BR

 

Yale University invites applications for the position of Catalog/Metadata Librarian. Under the general direction of the Rare Book Team Leader, 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 Team is responsible for cataloging material ranging from incunabula to twenty-first century publications. Beginning in July of 2014, the Rare Book Team will be a unit of Technical Services within the Beinecke Library.

 

Requirements include:

• 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.
• Preferred: Experience cataloging rare materials using DCRM; NACO experience; experience applying non-MARC metadata schema.

• Demonstrated knowledge of current national cataloging/metadata content and structural standards. Knowledge of subject analysis and classification systems.
• If supervision of professional and/or support staff is a principal responsibility, supervisory experience is required.
• Experience designing projects and bringing them to conclusion in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications; analytical ability; accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to initiate and adapt to change.
• Experience working collegially and cooperatively within and across organizations.
• Experience working collaboratively and independently with varied groups within a complex organization and rapidly changing, team environment.
• Ability to catalog rare materials using Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials (DCRM) standards.
• Ability to work with Name Authority Cooperative Program (NACO).
• Reading knowledge of one of more modern European languages (other than English).
• Ability to apply non-MARC metadata schema.
• Demonstrated engagement with the future of bibliographic control, whether through coursework or work experience. Record of involvement or desire to engage with special collections and other cataloging communities.

 

For more information and immediate consideration, please apply online at www.Yale.edu/jobs.  The STARS requisition ID for this position is 25886BR.  AA/EEO – M/F/Disability/Veteran