Metadata Management Librarian – Metadata and Digitization Services
Summary:
Temple University Libraries seek a collaborative, service-oriented librarian
dedicated to improving user discovery of library resources by maintaining high
quality metadata. Temple University Libraries serves the Temple community and
beyond, including close to 40,000 students; over 2,000 full-time faculty; and
researchers and visitors on Main, Center City, and Health Sciences Center
campuses in Philadelphia and on our Ambler and Harrisburg campuses. We are
committed to providing research and learning services, offering open access to
our facilities and information resources, and fostering innovation and
experimentation. Our collections total more than four million physical and
digital titles, over 275,000 print and electronic journal subscriptions, and
more than 700 research databases. We also collect, preserve, and provide access
to a broad universe of special collections, including rare books, manuscripts,
archives, photographs, and more. As part of our library enterprise, the
award-winning Temple University Press supports our mission to advance learning
and scholarship.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Metadata Management Librarian is responsible for the quality control and
maintenance of bibliographic records in our library management system, in
support of library services and synchronization of bibliographic metadata
across systems. Manages batch processing, authority control, holdings
maintenance, relations with external vendors, and the creation and export of
MARC or other metadata to other systems or utilities. The Librarian is expected
to test and recommend new tools or processes for managing bibliographic
metadata and associated workflows and works with other departments and campus
libraries to coordinate workflows and implement standards in the library
management system and related external systems. Creates original and complex
adaptive bibliographic records for library resources in multiple formats.
Performs selected physical processing tasks, creates and maintains local
documentation related to cataloging and database maintenance, and participates
in library-wide activities or projects through service on library and
university committees and working groups. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library Science. Experience with OCLC
bibliographic utilities. Cataloging or metadata management experience. An
equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Required Skills and Abilities:
*Knowledge of metadata standards, such as MARC21, RDA, AACR2, LRM/FRBR, LCSH,
and LCC.
*Familiarity with principles of authority control
*Demonstrated understanding of current issues and emerging developments within
the national cataloging environment, in particular, and within librarianship,
in general
*Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a collaborative team
environment
*Excellent problem-solving, organization and time management skills
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
*Two or more years of cataloging experience
*Experience with Alma library management system
*Experience with non-MARC metadata (e.g., Dublin Core.)
*NACO training
*Training/experience in scripting or other database management automation or
crosswalks (e.g., MarcEdit)
*Experience in batch processing MARC records, including batch loading and batch
editing
*Demonstrated experience in training or documentation
*Knowledge of one or more languages other than English
Compensation:
Competitive salary and benefits package, including relocation allowance. Rank
and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To apply:
To apply for this position, please visit www.temple.edu, click on Careers At
Temple at the bottom of the home page, and reference 22000591. For full
consideration, please submit your completed electronic application, along with
a cover letter and resume. Review of applications will begin immediately and
will continue until the position is filled.
Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a
strong commitment to cultural diversity.
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