Metadata Operations Specialist
Columbia University Libraries
Temporary
On-site
Manhattan, New York, United States
$64,350.00-$66,000.00,Yearly
21 hours ago
$135,000.00-$145,000.00,Yearly
Princeton University Library seeks an experienced and innovative leader to serve as the Assistant Director, Cataloging and Metadata Services. This position provides strategic leadership and direction for a complex department of approximately sixty (60) staff members, including eight (8) direct reports. The successful candidate will drive departmental excellence and innovation in all areas related to descriptive metadata while fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
While maintaining awareness of current trends and best practices through engagement with peer institutions, e.g., the Ivy+ Libraries Confederation (IPLC) and the ReCAP Consortium, is integral to the role, the primary focus is leading internal transformation and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution
- At least three (3) years of senior management and leadership experience in an academic or large research library setting
- Demonstrated success leading teams through organizational change and improving workplace culture
- Experience managing substantial operational budgets and making strategic resource allocation decisions
- Extensive experience with MARC and non-MARC formats, as well as RDA and other relevant cultural heritage content standards
- Demonstrated familiarity with trends related to metadata in a research library environment
- Experience designing metadata schema for special projects
- Experience creating effective workflows in dynamic environments
- Proven track record of recruiting, developing, and retaining talented staff
- Track record of developing innovative solutions to complex metadata challenges
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/GLVa7ZC4X2V8JhaXWUkD7O PI267145829
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