Librarian For Music Metadata And Acquisitions

Library - Music Library

86494BR

Catalog-Metadata Librarian

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Full time

Regular

Administration & Operations

Associate (00)

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Library

37.5

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Central Campus

120 High Street
New Haven, CT 06511

Hybrid

Reporting to the Director of the Gilmore Music Library, the Music Librarian forMetadata and Acquisitions serves as the liaison with Yale Library Technical Services to promote quality control by creating and reviewing workflows and procedures to ensure that materials are processed in accord with Library best practices, providing access and facilitating discovery to the Library’s print, electronic, media and digital collections. Will directly supervise one Music Cataloger and one Library Services Assistant, along with student staff, providing leadership and strategic direction for the unit. Will oversee, create and edit bibliographic and authority metadata through original, complex copy, and batch cataloging of musical scores, rare books and media. Will actively participate in special collections projects in collaboration with Music Special Collections team through the creation of music specific Metadata and will serve as a Music Metadata consultant across the Library. Will work closely with the Director and the Music Librarian for Reference and Access Services to accomplish shared strategic collection development and access goals. Will work closely with the Director to monitor the acquisitions budget, approval plans, standing orders and firm orders, as well as with other acquisitions staff. Will possess and continue to develop expertise in metadata best practices and emerging trends, recommending their adoption to further Library goals. Will represent the Library by being professionally active in and contributing to the advancement of the profession in relevant organizations and associations.
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This position will be assigned a rank of Librarian 2 to Librarian 4. Yale University assigns ranks to librarian positions based on a combination of professional experience and accomplishments. Librarian ranking information can be found at: http://bit.ly/YULRanksPromotions.

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.

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.

For appointment at Librarian 2, at least two years of experience in a technical services environment or its equivalent. Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in technical services.

Demonstrated knowledge of current national cataloging/metadata content and structural standards.

Demonstrated ability cataloging/creating metadata for digital collection repositories.

Demonstrated excellent oral, written and interpersonal communications, analytical ability, accuracy and attention to detail.

Experience in migration to a new library services platform.

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