Metadata Librarian, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA

Posted July 31, 2017

Position Title: Metadata Librarian

Job Code: 3753

Department Name: LIB-Library

Services Reports To Title: Interim University Librarian

Employee Name: No Incumbent

Reports To: Matthew Sheehy

Position Purpose

Leads, with other members of the unit, the metadata processing for print materials and non-print materials (including, but not limited to: data sets, electronic databases, DVDs, CDs) in a variety of languages and formats. Helps coordinate the flow of materials through the Resource Management and Assessment unit. Develops and helps train current and new workflows, policies, procedures and documentation for the unit. Creates descriptive, subject and authority metadata for a wide range of information resources with a special emphasis in the Hebrew language. Works closely with the Judaica Librarian.

Essential & Other Functions

• Responsible for creating and updating complex descriptive and subject metadata for information resources in a variety of languages and formats, including digital resources, multimedia works, rush and reserve materials with a special focus on Hebraic material. (40%)
• Responsible for training, development, and implementation of workflow, policies, procedures and documentation for all activities of metadata creation and collection processing, including cataloging, acquisitions, bibliographic searching, and deselection. Responsible for maintenance and management of links to authority records in the online environment. Hires and supervises student assistants for these activities. (20%)
• Responsible for managing projects within the Resource Management and Assessment department. Works with staff in library systems and throughout Library Services to maintain a quality online bibliographic environment, including coordination of database management activities. (20%)
• Analyzes new workflows and vendor services. (10%)
• Maintains quality control in the online systems. (10%)

Position Requirements

Work Experience: 3-5 years of total work-related experience

Supervisory / Management Exp.: 0-1 year of supervisory/management experience

Supervisory Responsibilities: Not responsible for supervising (hiring, firing, performance reviews or corrective action) others.

Written/Verbal Communication: Regularly uses moderately complex verbal and written skills, May train others in functional area and interact with others across University and/or externally. May make presentations to department or middle management.

Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures with ability to use in varied situations.

Collaboration/Service: Has frequent contact with others outside of workgroup, both inside and outside University. Results have major implications on the management and operations of an area within a department.

Decision Making: Decisions have major implications on the management and operations of an area within a department. Job may contribute to important strategy, operational and business decisions that affect the department.

Problem Solving: Problems are highly varied, complex and often non-recurring, requiring novel and creative approaches to resolution. New concepts and approaches may have to be developed.

Independence of Action: Results are defined. Sets own goals and determines how to accomplish results with some guidelines. Supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction.

Bachelor’s degree: Required

Master’s degree: Required

Budget Responsibilities: Has no budget responsibility

Skills & Knowledge

REQUIRED: Proficiency in Hebrew; experience with OCLC, MARC, AACR2, and evolving standards like RDA; experience with automated library systems and library processing; experience with supervising students and management workflows and projects; excellent analytical skills and aptitude for detail-oriented work; fluency in the English language; proficiency in foreign language(s); ability to work as part of a team.

PREFERRED: completed NACO training; experience with the Ex Libris ALMA automated library system; relevant cataloging experience in an academic library.

Physical/Environmental Demands

Office environment/no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.

Additional Information

Job Profile ID#: 305001

Position #: 20002275

Last Updated Date: 2017-07-25

Report As Of Date: 2017-07-25