Metadata Cataloger

The University of California, Riverside (UCR) Library is seeking nominations and applications for an experienced, energetic, and innovative professional to fill the Metadata Cataloger position in the Acquisitions, Description and Discovery (ADD) department. The UCR Library is building a team of intensely collaborative, forward-thinking colleagues dedicated to providing excellent services to our students, faculty, and community members in a rapidly evolving information environment. The successful candidate will be an experienced and technologically sophisticated cataloger; committed to problem-solving in local, regional, and national arenas; and able to develop innovative solutions to complex cataloging and database quality control projects and issues. Reporting to the Director of the Acquisitions, Description, and Discovery (ADD) within the Content and Discovery Division, the Metadata Cataloger performs original and copy cataloging and metadata creation for monographs, continuing resources, collections, digital objects, and other resources in various languages and formats using standard library technology and cataloging/metadata tools and standards. The Metadata Cataloger works with the Library's ILS (Alma/Primo) and OCLC WorldCat, as well as digital asset systems such as Omeka and California Digital Library (CDL) systems and services. The Metadata Cataloger will participate, and may assume a leadership role, in special projects involving metadata creation, catalog maintenance, and quality control. Acquisitions, Description, and Discovery operates by developing, using, and enhancing repeatable and well-documented processes and procedures to achieve an efficient, reliable, and sustainable metadata creation and maintenance environment that helps ensure that library resources are effectively managed. Best practices and superior customer service are included in all our efforts. Teamwork, collaboration, and the ability to tactfully communicate and share ideas with an interdisciplinary group of staff, patrons, and colleagues is essential. Our environment is dynamic, challenging, and requires the ability to handle shifting priorities. The University Library organization includes two physical libraries on the Riverside campus. Teamwork, collaboration, and the ability to tactfully communicate and share ideas with an interdisciplinary group of staff, patrons, and colleagues is essential. Our environment is dynamic, challenging, and requires the ability to handle shifting priorities. The University Library organization includes two physical libraries on the Riverside campus.

The full salary range for the Metadata Cataloger is $58,150.80 - $85,921.20 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Preferred Completion of a library technician certificate or diploma program with courses in cataloging, classification, and metadata creation.Preferred

Experience Requirements Minimum 3 years of experience in original or copy cataloging/metadata creation. Required Demonstrated knowledge and experience with integrated library system cataloging applications. Required Experience handling challenges by extracting key issues, conceptualizing solutions, and evaluating the best course of action to take. Required Demonstrated experience developing clear and concise documentation and procedures for metadata/catalog workflows. Preferred

Special Conditions Ability to successfully pass a background check.Required

Minimum Requirements Demonstrated, comprehensive knowledge of and skill in applying the following cataloging standards, rules, tools: Resource Description and Access; Library of Congress Subject Headings; Library of Congress Classification Schedules; Library of Congress/Program for Cooperative Cataloging Policy Statements; MARC 21 Format for Bibliographic Data, including OCLC Bibliographic Format and Standards Demonstrated ability to perform subject analysis and assign subject headings according to national standards. Demonstrated ability to establish classification numbers according to subject analysis. Demonstrated ability to establish name and title headings according to national standards. Skill in using online databases, such as OCLC WorldCat, for searching, cataloging, adding item records, etc. Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies, processes, and procedures. Demonstrated skill with standard operating systems and productivity software (e.g. Windows, MS Office, OSX, iOS, Android, Apple iPad, and/or Windows Surface.) Demonstrated strong project assessment and time management skills, including the ability to think and work in an organized and effective manner on multiple projects in an environment that has rapidly shifting and often conflicting demands and priorities. Skill in solving problems and making decisions within area of assignment. Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, to a variety of audiences. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work successfully in an intensely collaborative environment with a broad range of people from culturally diverse backgrounds including colleagues, administrators, students, faculty, donors, and alumni. Ability to take direction and maintain a positive attitude. Demonstrated expertise with the Ex Libris Alma/Primo, or another commercial integrated library system, and related applications.

Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated knowledge of emerging data standards. Demonstrated working knowledge of at least one foreign language.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details

General Information

Job Title LIBRARY AST 4

Job Code 006759

Grade

Department Head Steven Mandeville-Gamble

Supervisor Darren Furey

Department Custom Scope

Reporting to the Director of Acquisitions, Description, and Discovery (ADD) within the Content and Discovery Division, the Metadata Cataloger performs original and copy cataloging and metadata creation for monographs, continuing resources, collections, digital objects, and other resources in various languages and formats using standard library technology and cataloging/metadata tools and standards. The Metadata Cataloger works with the Library's ILS (Alma/Primo) and OCLC WorldCat, as well as digital asset systems such as Omeka and California Digital Library (CDL) systems and services. The Metadata Cataloger will participate, and may assume a coordination role, in special projects involving metadata creation, catalog maintenance, and quality control. Acquisitions, Description, and Discovery operates by developing, using, and enhancing repeatable and well-documented processes and procedures to achieve an efficient, reliable, and sustainable metadata creation and maintenance environment that helps ensure that library resources are effectively managed. Best practices and superior customer service are included in all our efforts. Teamwork, collaboration, and the ability to tactfully communicate and share ideas with an interdisciplinary group of staff, patrons, and colleagues is essential. Our environment is dynamic, challenging, and requires the ability to handle shifting priorities. The University Library organization includes two physical libraries on the Riverside campus.

Key Responsibilities

Cataloging and Metadata Creation

Perform original and copy cataloging in various languages and formats for the general collection and for selected special collections, using established cataloging standards and best practices.

Create metadata for selected digital objects, using established metadata standards and best practices.

Contribute to the development and documentation of processes, procedures, and workflows for cataloging and metadata creation.

Participate in the timely resolution of cataloging problems submitted through the Library's online Help Desk.

Focus on excellent and effective customer service and satisfaction; take a proactive approach to customer service and support.

Work effectively in an environment with constantly shifting priorities.

Manage workflow to avoid backlogs. 75% Special Projects

Ensure database integrity and assist with identifying, prioritizing, documenting, and managing catalog and record maintenance projects.

Proactively address project challenges and roadblocks and escalate when necessary.

Work tactfully with an interdisciplinary team to analyze needs, design solutions, develop realistic schedules, determine resources, evaluate risks, and collectively agree on priorities. 20% Other

Perform a variety of other duties as required 5%

Other Requirements

Items Used Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements Bend: Occasionally

Sit: Constantly

Squat: N/A

Stand: Occasionally

Crawl: N/A

Walk: Occasionally

Climb: N/A

Mental Requirements Read/Comprehend: Constantly

Write: Occasionally

Perform Calculations: Occasionally

Communicate Orally: Constantly

Reason & Analyze: Frequently

Environmental Requirements Is exposed to excessive noise: No

Is around moving machinery: No

Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity: No

Drives motorized equipment: No

Works in confined quarters: No

Dust: No

Fumes: No

Critical Position Yes

UCR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workforce diversity.