Catalog/Metadata Librarian

About the role

The Yale Library seeks a Catalog/Metadata Librarian to join the Bibliographic Description Unit within Special Collections Technical Services, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. Reporting to the Associate Director of the Bibliographic Description Unit, the incumbent will create, enhance, and maintain bibliographic and authority records for special collections materials.

Responsibilities

• Provides original cataloging/creates metadata for materials in all formats and subject areas.
• Applies descriptive standards (RDA, AACR2, DCRM, DACS, or VRC, etc.), structural standards (MARC, MODS, METS or EAD, etc.), and controlled vocabularies (LCNAF, or LCSH, etc).
• Analyzes bibliographic and metadata problems, recommends policies, develops processes and best practices, and creates documentation.
• Engages with cataloging and technical service staff, other librarians, curators, and collection managers in an effort to meet their needs, and the needs of our users.
• Researches, plans and oversees special projects.
• May manage vendor services and relationships.
• Trains and revises the work of students, assistants and other librarians.
• Participates in national metadata/cataloging initiatives, i.e. the Program for Cooperative Cataloging programs (BIBCO, NACO, SACO).
• Participates in the library's management, assessment, training and development programs.
• Keeps abreast of national and international developments including new metadata standards, technologies, trends, and techniques.
• Establishes a record of service to the Library, the University and the profession.
• May be required to assist with disaster recovery efforts.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an American Library Association accredited library school.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current national cataloging/metadata content and structural standards.
• If supervision of professional and/or support staff is a principal responsibility, supervisory experience is required.
• Experience designing projects and bringing them to conclusion in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications; analytical ability; accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to initiate and adapt to change.
• Experience working collegially and cooperatively within and across organizations.
• Experience working collaboratively and independently with varied groups within a complex organization and rapidly changing, team environment.

Qualifications

• Reading knowledge of one or more modern European languages.
• Takes responsibility for fulfilling job duties, demonstrating consistently high-quality work, productive output within the framework of the position, thoroughness in executing plans or projects, and the ability to coordinate a variety of activities successfully within set deadlines.
• Collaborates with others within the library and across the university to achieve common goals and forms effective working relationships with staff at all ranks.
• Able to acquire new knowledge and skills that contribute to individual and organizational growth and may contribute to advancement of the profession.

Preferred Skills And Abilities

• Special collections cataloging experience according to AACR2, RDA, and/or Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials (DCRM).
• Experience cataloging non-monographic formats (e.g., music, serials, graphics).
• Experience working with current and emerging standards and tools (e.g., linked data).
• Record of involvement or desire to engage with special collections and other cataloging communities.
• Familiarity with authority control processes.

Benefits

Yale Library offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement savings options. The salary range for this position is $68,000.00 - $145,250.00, and the compensation grade is Library Compensation Grade Profile (LIB).