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Description
We are looking for someone we can count on to:
Responsibilities
Required Education, Experience & Skills
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At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.
Overview
BookOps is the shared library services collaboration of New York Public Library (NYPL) and Brooklyn Public Library (BPL). BookOps coordinates the selection, acquisition, cataloging, processing, and distribution of library materials for its member libraries.
BookOps is the shared library services collaboration of New York Public Library (NYPL) and Brooklyn Public Library (BPL). BookOps coordinates the selection, acquisition, cataloging, processing, and distribution of library materials for its member libraries.
The Manager, Cataloging is responsible for leading a team of catalogers and paraprofessionals creating metadata for circulating materials of BPL and NYPL. The manager devises efficient cataloging workflows in collaboration with other BookOps departments and vendors and mentors their team members in cataloging standards and policies.
We are looking for someone we can count on to:
Own:
- In-depth understanding of library metadata and cataloging standards
Teach:
- BookOps catalogers best practices in cataloging
Learn:
- How to model, analyze and optimize cataloging workflows as they intersect with Selection, Acquisition and Processing Departments
Improve:
- Efficiency in cataloging workflows and quality of bibliographic and authority data in the catalog
Some expectations for this role are that within:
1 month, this person will:
- Become familiar with the range of cataloging systems, tools, and workflows utilized in the Cataloging Department
- Learn in-depth about circulating collections classification and local cataloging policies
- Get introduced to BookOps team and stakeholders in other departments
3 months, this person will:
- Contribute to local cataloging policies documentation
- Directly oversee and prioritize cataloging of the NYPL and BPL circulating materials
- Establish close relationships with the Selection, Acquisition and Processing Departments to guide handling of the cataloging workload
6 months and beyond, this person will:
- Participate in planning and organizing a comprehensive cataloging training program for staff
- Evaluate existing cataloging workflows and advise how to improve them
- Mentor cataloging staff in application of cataloging standards and local policies
Responsibilities
- Supervises and assigns work to a team of catalogers
- Plan, organize, and evaluate Cataloging Department workflows in coordination with the department management team to maximize cataloging efficiency and responsiveness to the needs of other library departments and users
- Develops and maintains local practices cataloging documentation
- Trains cataloging staff in standards and use of OCLC bibliographic utility and Sierra ILS
- Attend meetings within the library organization as needed, and interact with vendors as appropriate
- Approve schedules and hours of direct reports; provide coverage as needed in the absence of other department managers
Required Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education & Certifications
- ALA accredited Master’s degree (MLS, MLIS) in Library and Information Studies
- Public Librarian’s professional certificate issued by the State of New York (can be obtained at time of employment)
Required Experience
- Five or more years of experience creating original cataloging metadata/bibliographic records in a library environment
- At least three years of supervisory experience of a larger team
Required Skills
- Proficiency in MARC21 standard for bibliographic and authority data
- Proficiency in RDA guidelines for records in print and non-print formats
- Understanding of authority records; experience with PCC and NACO preferred
- Proficiency in Dewey Decimal Classification and Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Experience with the ILS, OCLC Connexion client, and MarcEdit
- Strong organizational and planning skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in working tactfully with other library staff in a team setting
- Critical judgment skills in cataloging responsibilities
- Knowledge and awareness of emerging trends in cataloging and metadata
- Proficient in reading and writing in one or more non-English languages preferred
- Familiarity with Google Workspace
Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities
- Directs and supervises a team consisting of librarians and collection processing staff
- Participates in the recruitment, interviewing and selection process of candidates in vacant positions in the Cataloging Department
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Core Values
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
- Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
- Be Resourceful in solving problems
- Be Curious in all aspects of your work
- Be Welcoming and Inclusive
Work Environment
- Office setting
Physical Duties
- Limited physical effort is required
- Requires occasional travel within NYC
Pre-PlacementPhysical Required?
No
Union/Non Union
Non-Union
FLSA Status
Exempt
Schedule
No
Union/Non Union
Non-Union
FLSA Status
Exempt
Schedule
- 9am-5pm
- 35h per week
This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.
The New York Public LibrarySalary Statement
The New York Public LibrarySalary Statement
At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.
Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).
