Metadata Librarian, Hebrew Specialty, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA

Posted September 20, 2017

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 on the Hebrew language material. Works closely with the Judaica Librarian.

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.

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