Discovery and Metadata Librarian

About the role

The Discovery and Metadata Librarian serves as a supervisor and professional librarian in the Discovery Services Unit within the CDR Department. This position manages Web scale discovery services and coordinates metadata operations for monographic materials, including the organization and assessment of workflows related to the copy and adaptive cataloging of books and e-books. The role also involves supervising three staff members, performing original and enhanced MARC-based descriptive cataloging, and contributing to the development of metadata strategies.

Responsibilities

• Managing Web scale discovery services such as EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) or similar tools
• Supervising three staff members in the Discovery Services Unit of the CDR Department
• Organizing and assessing workflows related to the routine cataloging of books and e-books
• Managing cataloging processes for the Libraries' approval plans through vendors such as GOBI and Brodart
• Assisting with troubleshooting problems with Web Scale Discovery and other discovery tools
• Assisting with troubleshooting access issues for electronic resources that involve descriptive metadata in collaboration with the E-Resources Team and Discovery Unit
• Original and enhanced MARC-based descriptive cataloging of information resources in all formats
• May also catalog materials using Dublin Core or other metadata schemas as needed
• Working individually and as part of a team in the assessment, development, and implementation of metadata strategies for special projects as assigned
• Developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and other types of documentation as directed by the Head of Collections, Discovery, and Resource Sharing
• Maintaining current awareness of emerging trends and developments in metadata and cataloging
• Performing other duties and assisting with special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum: Master of Library and Information Science degree or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program at the time of employment
• Knowledge of Web scale discovery tools
• Knowledge and experience in metadata and/or cataloging in academic, public, or special libraries
• General understanding of electronic resources management tools such as OpenURL resolvers, proxy systems, knowledge bases, and electronic resources management (ERMs) systems and functionality in library services platforms (LSPs)
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in a library setting or a similar workplace
• Demonstrated knowledge of RDA and AACR2
• Demonstrated knowledge of MARC
• Demonstrated knowledge of tools commonly used to catalog information resources and manipulate data in contemporary academic libraries such as library service platforms (LSP), integrated library systems (ILS), and MARC editing tools
• Demonstrated ability to assess, analyze, and solve complex problems related to describing information resources and to make content discoverable to users
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Potential to meet university promotion and tenure requirements for library faculty

Benefits

• Salary: Minimum salary of $60,000 for an Assistant Professor
• Benefits include 20 days of vacation leave/12 days of sick leave per year; participation in State Teachers’ Retirement System (mandatory); additional voluntary retirement plans available; health/dental/life/disability insurance