Head of Shared Cataloging and Special Formats Metadata

Brown University Library invites applications for the position of Head of 
Shared Cataloging and Special Formats Metadata.  We are seeking an innovative, 
energetic, and team-oriented manager who is accustomed to working in a 
production-focused environment.  The successful candidate will have the 
knowledge and initiative to recognize and take full advantage of 
transformational opportunities as standards and tools for resource description 
of physical and digital collections continue to evolve.  The successful 
candidate will have knowledge of BIBFRAME development and other library 
applications of linked open data.

Reporting to the Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services, the Head of Shared 
Cataloging and Special Formats Metadata is a creative, detail-oriented and 
collaborative manager, capable of leading the work of his/her unit in a 
changing environment.  The position manages 7 staff engaged in adaptive 
cataloging, metadata creation, and archival arrangement and description, 
including creation of EAD finding aids.  This position also performs both 
original and complex adaptive cataloging, primarily for non-print formats 
(music strongly preferred). The incumbent serves as primary contact for the 
Library’s identity management vendor, participates in the assessment and 
continuous improvement of operations and services, and contributes and updates 
NACO authority records.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

· Required Education: MLS degree from ALA-accredited program or equivalent

· Minimum 3 years of successful experience in staff supervision and training in 
a library environment. 

· 5 years of experience and demonstrated proficiency with current cataloging 
rules and carrier standards (RDA, LC-PCC PSs, LCSH, MARC21) and a variety of 
metadata schema (MODS, EAD, etc.).

· Thorough understanding of the relationship between bibliographic and 
authority records in an automated environment, including the discovery system 
displays generated from MARC and non-MARC metadata.

· Strong computer skills, including experience with personal computer hardware 
and software, XML, XSLT, XQuery, oXygen, and local and network-based input, 
editing, and mapping tools. 

· Working knowledge of one or more Western European languages. 

· Interest in serving the needs of the Brown community of users and in 
maximizing access to library resources.

Preferred Experience:

· Music cataloging experience

· Experience with the NACO Music Funnel

· Hands on training with BIBFRAME or other linked open data use cases

· Experience creating XML and MODS

· Ability to create and implement metadata crosswalks

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position 
at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for 
which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for 
future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position 
application.  Position ID: REQ129789.  To apply visit:

https://brown.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/staff-careers-brown/job/John-D-Rockefeller-Jr-Library/Head-of-Shared-Cataloging-and-Special-Formats-Metadata_REQ129789

EEO Statement: 

Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic 
global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for 
employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, 
gender, sexual orientation and/or gender identity, sex, national origin, race, 
protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

 

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Samuel A. Mizer
Head, Cataloging and Metadata Services

Brown University Library
Providence, RI 02912
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: 401-863-3640  Fax: 401-863-1272

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