Metadata Librarian
Seton Hall University - Orange, New Jersey, us, 07051Work at Seton Hall University
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Overview
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Oversee and provide leadership for cataloging, metadata management, and discovery services procedures and strategic initiatives across various platforms.• Perform original and copy cataloging for MARC records on an as needed basis; participate in special cataloging projects as needed to improve the findability of materials.• Direct bibliographic and authority maintenance activities, ensuring search quality and accuracy.• Evaluate electronic data in a variety of formats for resource discovery; and keep current with issues and trends in cataloging andresource discovery.• Assist with automating and integrating workflows for metadata creation and related processes (such as reformatting and digitization).• Collaborate with Collection Services Librarians, the Special Collections and the Gallery, to transform or "crosswalk" metadata usingstandard tools and scripts.• Develop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with staff across the Library and with external partners, as appropriate, tofoster improved metadata practices.• Chair the Discovery committee to provide opportunities for teaching/reference faculty to help direct this process.• Oversee the Electronic Theses and Dissertation (ETDs) workflows. Provide oversight to staff assigned to assist with ETDs.• Supervise staff assigned to specific metadata/cataloging projects and student library assistants.• Participate in teaching and reference as needs arise.• Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
• Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited degree program. Second master's degree, scholarlyactivity and service will be required for tenure.• Minimum 1-3 years' experience working with metadata.• Knowledge of MARC, AACR2, RDA, Dublin Core, MODS, EAD and RDF/BIBFRAME.• Experience working with institutional repository software such as Digital Commons.• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion specifically as it pertains to cataloging/metadata work.• Ability to communicate effectively: verbally, writing, and listening.• Some supervisory or training experience.• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, organizational, problem-solving, time management, and communication skills.• Ability to produce accurate statistics and reports.• Commitment to supporting the Mission of the University and servant leadership.
Desired Qualifications:
• Experience using MarcEdit, OpenRefine and/or Python.• Basic understanding of licensing and copyright issues.• Experience with Tableau or PowerBI.• Experience cataloging materials for special collections.• Reading knowledge of a second language.• Experience with data management and data curation practices.
Licenses and Certificates:
Salary Grade:
FA01 - Faculty
Exempt/Nonexempt:
Exempt
Physical Demands:
General Office Environment
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please include contact information for 3 professional references.
Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.
Advertised:
05 Apr 2023 Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: