Systems & Metadata Librarian, Bard College, New York

Posted March 25, 2024

Description:

Bard College’s Stevenson Library seeks a collaborative, creative, and user-centered librarian for the position of Systems and Metadata Librarian. Reporting to the Dean and Director of Libraries, this position oversees the bibliographic services department and all aspects of the description, organization, and management of library resources for Bard students, faculty, staff, and the community through the effective operation of the library’s catalog and discovery systems.

Duties

Manages and maintains administration of the online library services platform (LSP), OCLC WorldShare Management Services, and discovery tool, WorldCat Discovery
Performs original and complex cataloging of library materials in all formats and a variety of languages; maintains batch processing of metadata for electronic resources
Ensures overall compliance with national and local library standards (MARC, RDA, AACR2, NACO, LCSH, and LCC) for cataloging and classification practices; as well as any other appropriate cataloging or metadata standards for all resource description throughout the libraries
Develops, initiates, and interprets policies, practices, workflows, and goals relating to bibliographic access and evolving metadata practice
Oversees the technical services workflow of paraprofessional cataloging staff, some student assistants, and occasional outside contractors
Other projects as assigned

The Systems & Metadata Librarian also has reference, library instruction, and subject liaison responsibilities

Provides research help services and instruction to students, faculty, and staff via walk-up desk, chat services, email, phone, and by appointment
Provides course support in library research skills as requested by faculty, such as leading class workshops, consulting on assignment design, developing online research guides and handouts
Cultivates relationships with faculty in assigned liaison areas to develop library instructional support and collections recommendations

Required Qualifications

An ALA-accredited Master’s in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or Master’s in Library Studies (MLS) degree
Experience working in an academic library, managing technical services workflows or a department
Experience with OCLC WMS or other similar library services platforms
Demonstrated experience with monographic and serials cataloging adhering to AACR2, RDA, and/or DCRM, and the application of appropriate Library of Congress Subject Headings and Classificiaton
Strong analytical skills and experience with spreadsheets and statistical analysis, including producing reports and effectively communicating findings
Ability to communicate with and train library staff of varying technical abilities to use the LSP and other technical services workflows
Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse faculty, students, and staff
Commitment to advancing Bard College’s stated goals for diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion
Demonstrated experience with reference and bibliographic instruction

Preferred Qualifications

PCC NACO and/or BIBCO training
Knowledge of non-MARC metadata standards
Experience initiating and maintaining relationships with vendors
Experience with library system migrations
Experience working with a liaison program, collaborating with librarians and faculty to build a collection that supports curricular goals

We expect the successful candidate to be stronger in some qualifications listed above than others; we are committed to helping our future colleague expand their skills, and hope to learn from their areas of strength.

This work is firmly grounded in the Library’s commitment to expand diversity, equity, access, and inclusion in all aspects of our research collections, and we seek a flexible and creative thinker who is eager to contribute to a reimagining of the Library. The ideal candidate will be able to work collaboratively, to develop their own ideas, and to grow professionally within this position.

Anticipated Start Date: July 2024

Compensation: $65,000-$70,000; full-time, exempt position
This salary range reflects the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

Benefits Overview
We are pleased to offer our full-time employees an excellent benefit package which includes; multiple health insurance options; TIAA retirement plans; generous vacation, sick, and personal time; and more. To learn more about employee benefits and eligibility at Bard College, please visit https://www.bard.edu/humanresources/benefits/.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Bard
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Bard seeks to materialize our commitment to plurality, dialogue, and rigorous study. We strive to create a learning environment that upholds the College’s mission to meaningfully include the voices, works, and ideas of communities and cultures historically marginalized in liberal arts and sciences education. DEI at Bard aims to work at the systemic as well as the interpersonal level to address the implicit and explicit ways racism, sexism, classism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, and religious discrimination impact the education process.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information.

Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three professional contact references with contact information to Interfolio at: http://apply.interfolio.com/142203
Application reviews will begin on March 18th, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.