Electronic Resources Cataloging & Metadata Librarian

Description

Electronic Resources Cataloging & Metadata Librarian

About University at Albany:

Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service engages a diverse student body of approximately 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.

Job Description:

Perform original and complex metadata treatment and authority work for electronic library materials including e-books, e-journals, streaming media, and digital collections within the University at Albany Libraries' shared SUNY-wide Alma environment. Provide insight and expertise for organizing digital collections (library and institutional repository) and contribute to the development and implementation of relevant policies, procedures, and workflows. 

Research, publication, and service to the Libraries, University, and profession are expected to satisfy criteria for continuing appointment (tenure) and promotion. Procedures for Promotion and Continuing Appointment for Library Academic Faculty includes details of the procedure, criteria, and expectations.

The UAlbany Libraries work continuously to review organizational structure, assess services, modify roles and responsibilities, adjust workflows, explore new ways of engaging with faculty and campus partners, and plan for future building renovations. It's an exciting time to be part of the University Libraries.

The University at Albany is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive learning, living, and working environment that is free from inequality and discrimination, and to fostering a nurturing and vibrant community founded upon the fundamental dignity and respect of all of its members. More information about diversity and inclusion at UAlbany is available at https://www.albany.edu/diversity-and-inclusion

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs original cataloging and classification, including authority work, in accordance with national standards and library-wide policies for electronic resources including e-books, e-journals, streaming media, and other digital materials.
• Enables access to the library's digital resources by ensuring accurate URLs, editing metadata, and enhancing discoverability of purchased and subscribed resources.
• Participates in the Electronic Theses and Dissertation (ETDs) workflows and provide oversight to staff assigned to assist with ETDs.
• Creates and maintains metadata in the library catalog, discovery layer, and institutional repository.
• Works closely with the Head of Resource Management, Library Systems staff, and the Electronic Resources Management Team to improve the functionality of discovery systems to provide a seamless end-user experience.
• Evaluates electronic data in various formats for resource discovery and keep current with issues and trends in e-resource cataloging and discovery.
• Assists with automating and integrating workflows for metadata creation and related processes for electronic resources.
• Participates in the evaluation of vendor supplied bibliographic records and the coordination of batch loading those records into the library services platform and discovery layer.
• Works collaboratively to develop and maintain cataloging and metadata documentation for electronic resources, makes recommendations for process improvement.
• Assists in supervising student employees, graduate assistants, and interns working with electronic resources.
• Performs functions normally expected of the University Libraries academic faculty, including contributing to the profession, Libraries, and University through scholarship and service. 
• Provides leadership, oversight and direction to direct reports (if assigned) to assure goals, programs, activities, and personnel practices are consistent with and contribute to the University's goals and strategies. Lead employees for maximum performance and dedication. Complete performance management feedback and goals timely and per requirements.
• Demonstrates excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication as well as empathy, patience and tact.
• Applies a strong technical aptitude and analytical mindset to problem-solving and learning new systems quickly.
• Reports to Head of Resource Management.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization by date of application. Candidates who will not hold the degree by this date will not be considered.
• 1 to 3 years of experience working with electronic resources metadata in a library environment.
• Experience using cataloging standards, including MARC, RDA (Resources Description and Access), and AACR2.
• Experience using controlled vocabularies (e.g., Library of Congress Subject Headings, Library of Congress Genres/Form Terms, Library of Congress Demographic Group Terms)
• Experience creating metadata/catalog records using bibliographic tool or application.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience cataloging electronic resources
• Experience using Alma and Primo
• Experience working with institutional repository
• Experience working with electronic resource licensing and copyright
• Experience using or creating Linked Data in library catalogs
• Experience using MarcEdit or other record manipulations software
• Experienced directing the work of others
• Experience contributing to Metadata crosswalk designs for data migrations
• Experience designing metadata application profiles for non-MARC systems
• Experience creating metadata for streaming media collections
• Experience with batch loading and manipulation of electronic resources records
• Experience with API integrations and automated metadata workflows
• Experience with data modeling or specification design
• Experience with reparative description processes
• Experience using metadata transformation and normalization tools

Additional Information:

Professional Rank and Salary Range: Senior Assistant Librarian (NSN3), $65,000-$70,000

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. The University at Albany's Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml

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Please apply online via http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=187864

Application Instructions:

Applicants MUST submit the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications.
• Graduate Transcript
• Contact information for three references

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A review of applications will start on May 19, 2025 and the search will remain open until the position is filled.