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Metadata & Discovery Assistant, UConn Library, Storrs, CT

Posted March 21, 2018

Metadata & Discovery Assistant
Temporary University Specialist
UConn Library, Storrs Campus

Under the direction of the Associate University Librarian for Collections & Discovery, this position provides cataloging support for UConn Library materials according to the MARC21 format in UConn Library’s inventory management system Alma, and, inventory management tasks to support the accuracy and accessibility of items already existing in the collections.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Provides copy cataloging according to national standards and best practices for items in all formats.
  2. Performs metadata management tasks such as withdrawing items or enhancing records.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Bachelor’s degree.
  2. Demonstrated ability to work independently.
  3. Working knowledge of cataloging/metadata standards with the ability to organize information and process details efficiently and accurately.
  4. Working knowledge of Integrated Library Systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Experience or coursework in informational organization, cataloging, and/or metadata.
  2. Experience with Ex Libris’ Alma.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a six-month temporary position based in Storrs with a 35-hour Monday through Friday workweek.  Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

TO APPLY

For full consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume detailing your qualifications for this position to Khara Leon, Head of Administrative Services at [email protected]. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.