Metadata Librarian

The Metadata Librarian will coordinate the receipt and evaluation of continuing resources and government documents as well as other formats as necessary. Actively catalog materials in a variety of formats using rules and national standards and best practices. Participate in discussions relating to discovery, access, retrieval, and management of objects in ILS and discovery. Advise on the application of appropriate current and emerging cataloging/metadata schema to facilitate access to digital resources and physical collections. Train others on cataloging/metadata creation and management and work closely with staff throughout the Libraries to provide access to the Libraries’ collections.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in library science or equivalent degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or its equivalent in librarianship from another country, or appropriate equivalent experience by date of hire.

Knowledge of metadata management, including authority control, Library of Congress  classification, relevant cataloging standards and best practices. Experience in applying metadata schemes and standards.

Familiarity with GPO guidelines and their implementation in RDA and MARC 21.

Knowledge of metadata editing and transformation tools and techniques.

Familiarity with integrated library systems or library services platforms, discovery systems, digital repositories, or OCLC cataloging tools.

Ability to work effectively as a team player in maintaining harmonious, cooperative working relationships with staff, faculty, and administrators.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, particularly the ability to explain complex concepts to a wide variety of people in individual and group settings.

A demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion.

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary Range$55,000.00 - $69,500.00  / year

Closing Date

Salary commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

For more details and to apply: https://careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-us/job/526328/metadata-librarian