Cataloging & Metadata Librarian
Posted 10/29/2015, open until filled.
William & Mary Libraries is currently seeking applications for the position of Cataloging & Metadata Librarian. We seek a creative, energetic, and collaborative individual to join our team.
William & Mary is one of America’s oldest and best universities. Located in beautiful, historic Williamsburg, Virginia, the university claims both Jon Stewart and Thomas Jefferson as alumni. U.S. News and World Report recently ranked
us sixth among all public universities, and the Library itself was ranked 17th on the list of best college libraries in the country. Working at William and Mary Libraries offers the opportunity to make a positive impact in the educational experience of our
small, smart, diverse student body and the chance to experiment with new technologies and projects.
The Cataloging & Metadata Librarian produces original cataloging in various media and languages and supports e-resource access projects which impact all of William and Mary Libraries. He/She manages responsibilities in catalog maintenance,
including authority work, batch loading of records, and manipulations of current records for improved access. He/She focuses on forward thinking approaches to the discovery and use of library collections. He/She is responsible for cataloging, metadata,
quality control, knowledge of changing metadata standards, knowledge of automatic indexing and metadata processes, and other duties associated with the creation and maintenance of data related to Library print and e-collections. He/She provides assistance
to library patrons and staff in using the catalog to discover needed resources. He/She provides leadership on cataloging and metadata projects, including e-resource access projects.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required:
• Master of Library Science (MLS) or equivalent from an American Library Association accredited program or international equivalent;
• Experience with integrated library systems performing original and complex copy cataloging;
• Experience creating, reviewing and editing of metadata for digital collections.
Preferred:
• Experience as a cataloger in an academic library environment;
• Experience with troubleshooting e-resources in an academic library environment;
• Project management experience;
• Experience with OCLC Connexion and WorldCat databases.
W&M Libraries strives to foster a culture of innovation. The Libraries provide support for professional development and travel, flexible work hours, and opportunities for campus wide engagement. We value diversity and invite applications
from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university.
The College is committed to offering its employees an attractive program of benefits that fosters well-being, acknowledges the need for balance in the work, family and personal lives of employees which, in turn, enables and sustains
a productive workplace. To view benefits available, please go to
http://www.wm.edu/offices/hr/currentemployees/benefits/classifiedandoperational/index.php.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
TO APPLY: Visit
https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/22783
Jean Sibley
Serials & Electronic Resources Librarian
College of William & Mary
P. O. Box 8794
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8794
Swem Library
757-221-3103