Metadata Librarian, Hebraica
Library - Monographic Ordering and Non-Latin Script Receipt and Cataloging
67786BR
University Job Title: Catalog-Metadata Librarian
Bargaining Unit: None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
Time Type: Full time
Duration Type: Regular
Compensation Grade: Administration & Operations
Compensation Grade Profile: Associate (00)
Work Location: University Library System
Worksite Address
344 Winchester Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Searchable Job Family: Library
Total # of hours to be worked: 37.5
Position Focus:
The
Metadata Librarian for Hebraica is a skilled and collaborative member
of Monographic Processing Services who has system-wide responsibility
for management and coordination of technical services processes and
functions for Hebrew and related languages, including providing original
and complex copy cataloging for these materials in all formats.
Descriptive cataloging is performed in accordance with national
standards and the requirements of Yale’s local online system. Metadata
librarians keep abreast of revisions in cataloging rules and trends, and
apply new rules, interpretations, and techniques as appropriate.
Subject analysis and classification assignment follow Library of
Congress standards and local practice. Authority records follow NACO
standards and are contributed to the national authority file. The
Metadata Librarian contributes to Yale University Library technical
services goal-setting and strategic planning and to decision-making on
library technical services policy and procedures. The person in this
role seeks opportunities to contribute to Yale Library through
participation in committees, task forces, working groups, and projects.
The Metadata Librarian is active professionally in organizations such as
the Association of Jewish Libraries, the American Library Association,
or other relevant groups.
Works with staff to coordinate Hebraica
acquisitions and cataloging workflows; serials check-in, renewals, and
cancellations; cataloging, authority control, batch record loading and
metadata remediation, etc.; and special projects in collaboration with
an area studies selector. Works closely with the selector to set
priorities and ensure that user needs are met.
Provides original
and complex copy cataloging, primarily for Hebraica material, and
support, training, and oversight for library staff engaged in
bibliographic activities in the language(s).
Serves as the
library’s primary resource for Hebraica issues related to the library’s
online catalog, discovery layer, and other user interfaces and services.
Serves as a library expert on OCLC and script cataloging issues in the
local online system and as a resource for all staff engaged in
cataloging and related bibliographic work in non-Latin script languages.
Trains and revises the work of students, bibliographic assistants, and other librarians.
Participates
actively in the library’s management, assessment, and training and
development programs, and contribute to implementing the mission of the
library.
Participates in library planning committees and task
forces and engages in campus, regional, and national professional
organizations and collaborative activities. Expected to be
professionally active and represents the library and the university in
the academic, scholarly, and professional community.
May be required to assist in disaster recovery efforts.
This
position will be assigned a rank of Librarian 1 to Librarian 3.
Librarian ranking information can be found at
http://bit.ly/YULRanksPromotions .
Essential Duties
1. Provides original cataloging/creates metadata for materials in all formats and subject areas. Applies descriptive standards (RDA, AACR2, DCRM, DACS, or VRC, etc.), structural standards (MARC, MODS, METS or EAD, etc.), and controlled vocabularies (LCNAF, or LCSH, etc,). Creates authority records applying standards and best practices, and assigns call numbers using Library of Congress Classification system. 2. Provides intellectual and physical management of ORBIS and other library databases. This may include authority control, record loading, ingesting objects, quality assurance processes, and working with stakeholders throughout the library community. 3. Analyzes bibliographic and metadata problems, recommends policies, develops processes and best practices, and creates documentation. 4. Engages with cataloging and technical service staff, other librarians, curators, and collection managers in an effort to meet their needs, and the needs of our users. 5. Researches, plans and oversees special projects. 6. May manage vendor services and relationships. 7. Trains and revises the work of students, assistants and other librarians. 8. Participates in national metadata/cataloging initiatives, i.e. the Program for Cooperative Cataloging programs (BIBCO, NACO, SACO). 9. Participates in the library's management, assessment, training and development programs. 10. Keeps abreast of national and international developments including new metadata standards, technologies, trends, and techniques. 11. Establishes a record of service to the Library, the University and the profession. 12. May be required to assist with disaster recovery efforts. 13. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
1. Master's degree from an American Library Association accredited library school. In selective cases a graduate degree in a related subject field may be substituted. 2. Demonstrated knowledge of current national cataloging/metadata content and structural standards. Knowledge of subject analysis and classification systems. 3. If supervision of professional and/or support staff is a principal responsibility, supervisory experience is required. 4. Experience designing projects and bringing them to conclusion in a timely fashion. 5. Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications; analytical ability; accuracy and attention to detail. 6. Ability to initiate and adapt to change. 7. Experience working collegially and cooperatively within and across organizations. 8. Experience working collaboratively and independently with varied groups within a complex organization and rapidly changing, team environment.
Required Skill/Ability 1:
Excellent communication skills in English and excellent reading and writing knowledge of modern Hebrew and an understanding of the ALA-LC Romanization schemes for Hebrew and related languages.
Required Skill/Ability 2:
Excellent knowledge of RDA, LC-PCC PS, MARC, LCSH, LCC, and PCC standards, and good understanding of authority control. Familiarity with current trends and best practices in cataloging and metadata services, and developments in metadata (Linked Data, BIBFRAME, etc.)
Required Skill/Ability 3:
Excellent computer skills. Experience with bibliographic services such as OCLC and network-based cataloging tools. Proven proficiency in MS Office Suite and familiar with batch-load processing tools such as MarcEdit.
Required Skill/Ability 4:
Demonstrated ability to succeed in a collaborative, team-based environment. Ability to set priorities and adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced work environment. Commitment to a high level of service to faculty, staff, and students.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
Advanced degree in related field. Familiarity with Unicode, Hebrew script searching, indexing, and other issues. Experience in Hebraica acquisitions. Familiarity with Hebraica rare book cataloging. Knowledge of Hebrew studies scholarship trends. Familiarity with non-MARC formats. Experience with tools/coding for batch-related metadata transformation. Basic SQL syntax. NACO independent.
Drug Screen
No
Health Screening
No
Background Check Requirements
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