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Columbia University is hiring : Metadata Management Librarian in New York

Columbia University is hiring : Metadata Management Librarian in New York

MediabistroNew York, NY, United States
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

The Collections Acquisition & Metadata Services Division (CAMS) is recruiting a Metadata Management Librarian to support its multifaceted operations and projects. Responsibilities include vendor data import into the FOLIO system, optimizing workflows with third party applications, supporting FAST heading workflows, batch record maintenance / enhancement, and collaborating on special projects and task forces.

Responsibilities

  • Metadata Management

Collaborate with Libraries IT in the development and maintenance of vendor metadata load profiles and data exports to external systems. Provide quality control and normalization of shelf-ready workflows, working with vendors to implement best practices.

  • Collaborate with CAMS staff and the Rare Book & Manuscript Library on metadata needs for special projects.
  • Support peers in Collections Strategies in assessing metadata sources and practices for electronic resources.
  • Collection Maintenance and Batch Processing

    • Perform bulk edit changes in the FOLIO inventory for data remediation or adding retention statements to collaborative collections.

  • Support authority workflows in collaboration with Libraries IT.
  • Explore FOLIO API capabilities.
  • FOLIO System Implementation and Support

    • Support implementation and ongoing workflow development for acquisitions and collection inventory maintenance and processes.

  • Explore automation opportunities and optimize FOLIO settings and features.
  • Assist with the implementation of future FOLIO releases.
  • Staff Training, Workflow Development, Documentation

    • Facilitate staff in the application of FAST subject vocabularies.

  • Assist division librarians in maintaining procedural documentation in wiki-spaces.
  • Explore software solutions and metadata tools for potential integration into procedures and workflows.

    • Qualifications

  • Required :

    • Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent experience.

  • Demonstrated experience with multiple library systems, metadata standards and formats, and resources discovery.
  • Knowledge of applications and tools relevant to metadata management.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and analytical problem-solving skills.
  • Two or more years of experience in an academic (preferably) library setting.
  • Preferred :

    • Experience with Voyager and / or FOLIO library management systems.

  • Understanding of library acquisitions practices and linkage to metadata.
  • Experience with database queries and applications, SQL, APIs, and various tools and reporting software.

    • Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

    Pay Transparency Disclosure

    The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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