Metadata Services Supervisor

Supervises and trains Metadata Librarians and other Technical Service staff members and tracks productivity statistics. Provides best practices leadership. Produces original and copy cataloging in various media and languages. Has responsibilities in the areas of catalog maintenance and authority control. Performs batch loads and record manipulations.

• Trains and supervises staff on RDA cataloging, as well as VRA and EAD cataloging for archival materials (maps, photographs, manuscripts, musical scores, etc.) and database authority searching.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of clerical functions including workform creation, preparation of new books, multimedia collections and other materials.
• Supervises, develops and evaluates staff in accordance with the Library’s performance evaluation standards. Maintains quality control and ensures productivity output standards.
• Coordinates database maintenance, batch processes, records overlays, writes data transformation programs, and conducts authority control. Troubleshooting and quality control of ILS for patron online and front line staff. 
• Coordinates with ITD staff working to improve the library’s search and discovery layer.
• Works closely with Metadata Principal Administrative Associate, Manager of Cataloging Services and Data Specialist to ensure smooth and optimum flow of materials. Prepares and submits monthly and other periodic statistical reports.
• Assists Manager of Cataloging Services and Data Specialist with the implementation of new standards, hardware, software and other projects.
• Must maintain up-to-date expertise in the rapidly changing Information field, taking a lead on behalf of the library to bring new developments and standards into the library’s practices.
• Trains staff on new technologies and best practices around the adoption of Bibframe and other linked data projects.
• Searches for records and enhances when needed. Creates MARC records for serials, monographs, A/V materials, maps and musical scores.
• Serves as a technical contact for internal staff and stakeholders within Queens Library and to organizations outside the library. Serves as contact for vendors in the absence of the Manager of Cataloging Services.
• Prepares and submits monthly and other periodic statistical reports.
• Creations original authority records including corporate, series title, and personal name records. Reviews, corrects and inputs other cataloguer name authorities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• ALA accredited MLS/MLIS degree. New York State Public Librarian’s Certificate required. 
• A minimum of one year of management experience including direct responsibility for the performance management & supervision of full time librarian staff, coaching, and feedback of staff required.
• Previous cataloging experience required, especially MARC and VRA formats, Microsoft Office Suite, and fluency with ILS and DAMS with Symphony and Vital preferred.
• Able to perform independently, be self-motivated, and juggle multiple tasks with a positive attitude.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work well as a team member.
• Willingness to adapt to new technologies and processes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• NACO and BIBCO experience and familiarity with XML preferred.
• Fluency in a second language spoken in Queens is preferred.

Starting annual salary is $70,990.

TO APPLY: Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] and reference “Metadata Services Supervisor - QLWEB” in the subject line. Resumes will only be accepted by email. 

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The Queens Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

LocationQueens Library: Central Library, 89-11, Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica, Queens, Queens County, New York, 11432, United States

Compensation

$70,990 yearly

Application URL or Email

Submit specified application materials to [email protected].