Catalog/Metadata Librarian 1-2

Description

Under the general direction of the Rare Book Team Leader, the Catalog/Metadata Librarian creates, enhances, and maintains original and complex bibliographic and authority records for a wide range of special collections materials in various formats for the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. Plans, directs, and reviews work of cataloging assistants and/or student assistants. Participates in Library-wide planning and committee activities, and is expected to be active professionally.  The Rare Book Team is responsible for cataloging material ranging from incunabula to twenty-first century publications. Beginning in July of 2014, the Rare Book Team will be a unit of Technical Services within the Beinecke Library.

Requirements include:

• 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current national cataloging/metadata content and structural standards. Knowledge of subject analysis and classification systems.
• If supervision of professional and/or support staff is a principal responsibility, supervisory experience is required.
• Experience designing projects and bringing them to conclusion in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications; analytical ability; accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to initiate and adapt to change.
• Experience working collegially and cooperatively within and across organizations.
• Experience working collaboratively and independently with varied groups within a complex organization and rapidly changing, team environment.
• Ability to catalog rare materials using Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials (DCRM) standards.
• Ability to work with Name Authority Cooperative Program (NACO).
• Reading knowledge of one of more modern European languages (other than English).
• Ability to apply non-MARC metadata schema.
• Demonstrated engagement with the future of bibliographic control, whether through coursework or work experience. Record of involvement or desire to engage with special collections and other cataloging communities.
• Preferred: Experience cataloging rare materials using DCRM; NACO experience; experience applying non-MARC metadata schema.

For more information and immediate consideration, please apply online at www.Yale.edu/jobs.  The STARS requisition ID for this position is 25886BR.     AA/EEO – M/F/Disability/Veteran