[Eril-l] JOB OPPORTUNITY: Cataloging and Metadata Specialist

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Cataloging and Metadata Specialist at Wellesley College in Wellesley, MA


Job Description

Working under the direction of the Assistant Director of Discovery
Services, and in deep collaboration with the Cataloging and Metadata
Librarian and the Systems Librarian, the Cataloging and Metadata Specialist
executes strategies related to the discovery of the Library’s holding
across multiple platforms. This position contributes to the work of the
Discovery Services team, whose goal is ensure the effective discovery of
the Library’s rich holdings in support of the academic mission of the
College.

Adhering to standards and best practices, the Cataloging and Metadata
Specialist performs tasks including: copy and original cataloging of
library materials in a wide variety of languages and formats;  database
maintenance activities that maintain and enhance records of the Library’s
tangible and electronic resources in the library catalog; metadata creation
and management to support the library’s digital collections efforts; and
the generation of reports from library platforms to support the work of
internal and external partners.

Position Responsibility

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   Performs copy and original and cataloging in a wide variety of languages
   and formats in an integrated library services platform. Applies current
   standards, including RDA and MARC 21; utilizes controlled vocabularies,
   including Library of Congress authorities and other thesauri, and Library
   of Congress classification; follows best practices in specialized
   cataloging, including rare materials and audiovisual media.
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   Manages workflows to maintain currency of Library’s e-resources metadata
   through the batch processing, analysis, and editing of records from
   multiple vendors.
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   Supports the creation and ongoing maintenance of metadata for digital
   assets in the platforms maintained by the College.
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   Generates bibliographic and holdings data from the library catalog to
   support the work of Library colleagues and external partners such as
   Marcive and HathiTrust.
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   Keeps abreast of trends and developments in open-source library services
   platforms; contributes to open-source library software user community.

Basic Qualifications

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   Master’s Degree in Library and Information Sciences or equivalent.
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   1-3 years experience providing cataloging and metadata services in a
   library (academic preferred).

Skills and Abilities

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   An understanding of the mission of higher education and the required
   support of library resources.
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   Knowledge and understanding of the organization and classification of
   information resources (national and international standards).
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   Ability to perform complex copy or original cataloging within an
   integrated library services platform.
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   Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to work
   independently, as well as collaboratively as part of a team.
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   Commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace, and an
   ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student
   population.


~~~~~ Kara S. Hart
Systems Librarian - Library & Technology Services
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Wellesley College
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