Collection Development and Metadata Librarian

Responsibilities

The James B. Duke Memorial Library seeks to hire a Collection Development and Metadata Librarian to work with a dedicated library team at Johnson C. Smith University, a private Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Charlotte, NC. The Collection Development and Metadata Librarian is responsible for formulating and analyzing the Librarys collection budget, formulating strategic collections planning, coordinating collection development policies, and managing collections projects. The successful candidate will be charged with ensuring that the librarys collections are properly aligned with the mission of Johnson C. Smith University and that they serve the research needs of the universitys students and faculty. The Collection Development and Metadata Librarian will also have opportunities to engage with new modes of collection building, including open access / open educational resources and evidence-based and collaborative purchasing. They will contribute to reimagining and redefining the James B. Duke Memorial Library as an innovative and collaborative space that possesses and utilizes in-person and digital resources that engage patrons and the community. The Collection Development and Metadata Librarian will manage, troubleshoot, and streamline the OCLC library management software, catalog materials, contribute to policy and procedure decisions, develop workflows, and seek creative approaches for metadata management. The Cataloging and Collection Management Librarian is responsible for acquiring and cataloging the Library's print collections, and will work closely with the Digital Initiatives and Resources Librarian to ensure that the librarys digital and e-resources are properly funded, managed, and promoted. The selected individual will also be responsible for ensuring that collection statistics and reports are kept and provided for internal and external assessments, and will contribute to grant-related opportunities to strengthen and diversity the librarys collections.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Analyze, manage, and assess the librarys print and digital resources in collaboration with faculty, students, and librarians
• Manage the librarys operational management system (OCLC) for processing, cataloging, and circulation. Work with OCLC team to keep up with latest trends and changes for most effective usage and troubleshooting
• Perform original and copy cataloging on print, electronic and other formatted materials, including special collections, using mainly LCSH and Dewey classification.
• Engage with vendors, consortia, donors, campus community, and stakeholders to purchase and curate library resources appropriate for the advancement of the library and university mission
• Propose budgets and explore grant opportunities for funding collection development and innovation
• Assist in instructional / information literacy efforts to student and faculty, especially focused on the use of library resources in digital and print formats
• Explore, innovate, and seek funding for Open Educational Resource initiatives
• Collect, organize and maintain statistical data on all activities concerning library resources in print and digital format
• Serve as liaison to assigned academic departments to enhance usage and marketing / promotion of library resources to campus community.
• Provide professional oversight and supervision of staff engaged in the processing of selected materials
• Create and maintain collection integrity with collection policies, weeding protocols and inventory assessments
• Selects for, manages, and weeds the library collections
• Support library reference services with scheduled desk hours (in-person and remote).
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Supplemental Information To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three supervisory references including the most recent supervisor.

Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.