[LIBJOBS] Job Posting - Metadata Management / Cataloging Librarian: University of California, Santa Barbara Library

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Location: University of California, Santa Barbara
Position: Metadata Management / Cataloging Librarian
Status: Full Time

Metadata Management / Cataloging Librarian

The University of California, Santa Barbara, one of ten campuses of the University of California system, is seeking a Metadata Management / Cataloging Librarian to provide leadership in planning and managing library metadata quality assurance and authority control activities in the Library. This position will work to ensure the metadata quality and data integrity in the Library catalog and Alexandria Digital Research Library (ADRL), and actively participate in conventional cataloging and the Library's NACO activities.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to Head of Cataloging & Metadata Services (CMS), the Metadata Management / Cataloging Librarian is responsible for initiating and directing authority control, metadata quality control, and bibliographic database problem resolution to ensure metadata and authority records meet local and national standards. The incumbent works closely with other library staff to establish and document relevant policies, procedures, and efficient workflows to support the discovery of and access to the Library's bibliographic and digital content in the Library Catalog and Alexandria Digital Research Library through metadata quality assurance, enrichment, and maintenance according to local and national cataloging and metadata standards. In addition, actively participates in creating or modifying NACO authority records and other name identifier records. As a part of the catalogers' learning community in the Library, the incumbent provides training to staff in database maintenance and data quality control. Participates in original cataloging of print/digital materials in a variety of formats, and provides descriptive metadata for digital collections as needed. The incumbent will also coordinate quality control projects for non-MARC metadata from digital collections and supervise staff, as needed.

 

QUALIFICATIONS  

Required:

·         Master's degree from an ALA accredited program or foreign equivalent.

·         Minimum two years of professional cataloging experience.  Professional understanding and knowledge of cataloging procedures and principles, including but not limited to: RDA, AACR2, LC/PCC PS, LCRIs, LC classification, LCSH, MARC21 bibliographic and authority formats.

·         Professional understanding and knowledge of non-MARC metadata schemas, standards, best practices, and their applications, such as Dublin Core, EAD, VRA Core, MODS, METS, MADS, etc.

·         Familiarity with name authority/identifier schemas, such as NACO, ORCID, ISNI, etc.

·         Working knowledge and experience with data processing and transformations of XML records using XSLT or other technologies.

·         Demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately in a service and production-oriented environment, and to adapt to a fast paced rapidly changing environment.

·         Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with diverse constituents.

·         Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

·         Reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages.

Highly Desirable:

·         Experience managing authority control processes and/or vendor services.

·         Familiarity with batch loading, editing, crosswalking of metadata records using tools, such as MarcEdit, Oxygen XML Editor.

·         Familiarity with ALEPH ILS.

·         Experience and ability to provide cataloging-related training to staff members.

·         Experience working directly with software programmers on development projects.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

 

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Librarians at the University of California, Santa Barbara are professional academic appointees who accrue vacation at the rate of two days per month and sick leave at the rate of one day per month.  The University has an excellent retirement system which is coordinated with Social Security.  A selection of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans are offered by the University.

The incumbent will be a member of the LX Collective Bargaining Unit represented by the American Federation of Teachers.

 

TO APPLY:

·         Consideration of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled; applications must be completed by Wednesday, September 24. 

·         Applications will be accepted online through UC Recruit: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00362.

·         Help for UC Recruit is available at https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/help/applicants.

·         For additional assistance, contact Ryan George with Library Human Resources at (805) 893-3841 or rgeorge@library.ucsb.edu.

·         Appointment and/or continued employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check.

The Library is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through work, research, and service.  The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

 

S. Michael Kim

Head of Cataloging & Metadata Services

UCSB Library

University of California, Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA 93106

mkim@library.ucsb.edu

805.893.2866