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

Posted July 29, 2021

Description:

Brandeis University seeks to hire a Metadata Librarian who facilitates discovery of Library resources through the creation, enrichment, transformation, and management of metadata. This position is responsible for creating, enhancing, and maintaining metadata for materials in all formats across Library collections, with a special emphasis on Hebrew language materials. The person in this role provides leadership, support, and training in metadata standards, cataloging workflows, and best practices. At Brandeis University, our mission and history are rooted in the pursuit of social justice, thus we aim to include this value in all that we do. We welcome candidates with a variety of social identities, including those who have been underrepresented in higher education, possess skills that spark innovation and are committed to building, engaging with, and sustaining a pluralistic, unified, and just campus community.

Key Job Duties:

• Perform original and copy cataloging of materials for all Library collections in a variety of formats and languages, with an emphasis on Hebrew language materials; apply current standards and controlled vocabularies, including RDA, MARC 21, Dublin Core, MODS, BIBFRAME, Library of Congress authorities, and Library of Congress classification.
• Lead efforts to maintain and enhance the quality of metadata and authorities across Library collections; perform targeted data cleanup and enhancement projects; use software applications and tools (e.g., MarcEdit, OpenRefine) to manipulate data.
• Provide expertise and support for special metadata projects (e.g., rare books, digital materials, institutional repository content, etc.).
• In collaboration with other acquisitions and discovery staff, provide leadership to students who work on cataloging, metadata projects, and material prep services.
• Work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders to implement and promote metadata standards and services

Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in Library and Information Science preferred plus 3-5 years related work experience.

Required: Hebrew language proficiency; Knowledge of metadata standards (e.g. RDA, MARC21, Dublin Core), best practices, and tools (e.g. MarcEdit, OpenRefine, Connexion)

Strong interpersonal, organizational, problem solving, and communication skills; Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

How to Apply:

To read the full job listing and apply online, visit: Metadata Librarian, Hebrew Specialty position