The
Thomas J. Watson Library in The Metropolitan Museum of Art is seeking
applicants for the position of Metadata and Collections
Librarian.
This
position plays an active role in the ongoing work of the Technical
Services team and is responsible for cataloging material in all formats
including digital resources and special collections material. This
position will work closely
with colleagues to evaluate and document policies, procedures and
workflows for cataloging, database maintenance and non-MARC metadata
creation within the library. In addition to metadata creation and
maintenance, this position will participate in the selection
of print and digital material for Watson library, and serves as the
point person for the management of the Robert Lehman Library. This
librarian will participate in additional library initiatives including
reference, digitization, instruction, social media,
and assessment.
See http://libmma.org/portal/metadata-20140916
for a complete description of the position and of the Museum
libraries. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue
until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter
indicating how they satisfy the requirements, a resume,
and the names of three references to the following e-mail address: lib.search@metmuseum.org with the subject line “Metadata and Collections Librarian.”
