New York University Law Library
Notice of Position Vacancy and Search
Position: Head Cataloger/Metadata Librarian
The Head Cataloger/Metadata Librarian leads the day-to-day aspects of the library’s cataloging operation, both original and copy, record maintenance and the creation of metadata. The librarian will supervise one professional librarian and two paraprofessionals.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Manages catalog operations, authority work, and quality control.
• Performs original and complex copy cataloging for print and non-print materials using local and national standards including MARC, other metadata schema, and Library of Congress classification. Materials primarily in English, German, and other Romance languages.
• Maintains quality control of records in the library’s ILS and makes adjustments as needed.
• Coordinates review, manipulation, and batch loading of vendor records/metadata for books and other library resources into the integrated library system
• Plans, implements and oversees cataloging unit policies and procedures. Revises and updates cataloging procedures documentation.
• Revises and updates cataloging procedures documentation.
• Regularly trains staff in copy cataloging, authority control, use of ILS, database maintenance and reclassification activities.
• Integrates an understanding of diverse communities into cataloging and metadata policies and practices.
• Monitors professional developments and Library of Congress new and revised subject headings and classification monthly lists.
• Stays current on trends and issues in the areas of cataloging, metadata, library systems, and scholarly communications.
• Responsible for development of standards for metadata of Law Library collections.
• Works closely with other library and Law School staff members as needed, to ensure optimal access to bibliographical resources and to resolve problems with e-resource records.
• Coordinates NYU Law’s participation in all components of the Program for Cooperative
Cataloging
• Assists in improving ILS functionality and resolving ILS problems.
• Collects, maintains, and reports library resources and department analytics to Library Administration.
• Generate statistics and performs other projects as requested.
• Collaborates on future digitization projects, including developing metadata
• Manages batch loading of catalog records
Required Qualifications & Experience
• M.L.S. or equivalent.
• Cataloging/metadata project management experience.
• Broad knowledge of cataloging and metadata and cataloging standards, schema, formats and related utilities and tools.
Preferred Experience
• Experience with Sierra.
• Reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages.
• Education and experience with digitization and digital archival standards and technologies.
• Some experience working with legal materials
Classification
This is a faculty (non-tenure track) position, and after the first year is eligible for multi-year contracts.
Salary
Highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package.
Diversity & Inclusion
The NYU Law Library is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, and to bringing new voices into the field. We strongly welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
Application Instructions
Please submit a cover letter, a resume and the names and contact information for three professional references via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/109388
