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Metadata Management / Cataloging Librarian 

The University of California, Santa Barbara, one of ten campuses of the
University of California system, is seeking a Metadata Management /
Cataloging Librarian to provide leadership in planning and managing library
metadata quality assurance and authority control activities in the Library.
This position will work to ensure the metadata quality and data integrity in
the Library catalog and Alexandria Digital Research Library (ADRL), and
actively participate in conventional cataloging and the Library's NACO
activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to Head of Cataloging & Metadata Services (CMS), the Metadata
Management / Cataloging Librarian is responsible for initiating and
directing authority control, metadata quality control, and bibliographic
database problem resolution to ensure metadata and authority records meet
local and national standards. The incumbent works closely with other library
staff to establish and document relevant policies, procedures, and efficient
workflows to support the discovery of and access to the Library's
bibliographic and digital content in the Library Catalog and Alexandria
Digital Research Library through metadata quality assurance, enrichment, and
maintenance according to local and national cataloging and metadata
standards. In addition, actively participates in creating or modifying NACO
authority records and other name identifier records. As a part of the
catalogers' learning community in the Library, the incumbent provides
training to staff in database maintenance and data quality control.
Participates in original cataloging of print/digital materials in a variety
of formats, and provides descriptive metadata for digital collections as
needed. The incumbent will also coordinate quality control projects for
non-MARC metadata from digital collections and supervise staff, as needed. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

Required:

*         Master's degree from an ALA accredited program or foreign
equivalent.

*         Minimum two years of professional cataloging experience.
Professional understanding and knowledge of cataloging procedures and
principles, including but not limited to: RDA, AACR2, LC/PCC PS, LCRIs, LC
classification, LCSH, MARC21 bibliographic and authority formats.

*         Professional understanding and knowledge of non-MARC metadata
schemas, standards, best practices, and their applications, such as Dublin
Core, EAD, VRA Core, MODS, METS, MADS, etc.

*         Familiarity with name authority/identifier schemas, such as NACO,
ORCID, ISNI, etc.

*         Working knowledge and experience with data processing and
transformations of XML records using XSLT or other technologies.

*         Demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately in a service
and production-oriented environment, and to adapt to a fast paced rapidly
changing environment.

*         Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as
collaboratively with diverse constituents.

*         Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

*         Reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages. 



Highly Desirable:

*         Experience managing authority control processes and/or vendor
services.

*         Familiarity with batch loading, editing, crosswalking of metadata
records using tools, such as MarcEdit, Oxygen XML Editor.

*         Familiarity with ALEPH ILS.

*         Experience and ability to provide cataloging-related training to
staff members.

*         Experience working directly with software programmers on
development projects.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

 

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Librarians at the
University of California, Santa Barbara are professional academic appointees
who accrue vacation at the rate of two days per month and sick leave at the
rate of one day per month.  The University has an excellent retirement
system which is coordinated with Social Security.  A selection of group
health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans are offered by the
University.

The incumbent will be a member of the LX Collective Bargaining Unit
represented by the American Federation of Teachers.

 

TO APPLY:

*         Consideration of applications begins immediately and continues
until the position is filled; applications must be completed by Wednesday,
September 24.  

*         Applications will be accepted online through UC Recruit:
https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00362.

*         Help for UC Recruit is available at
https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/help/applicants.

*         For additional assistance, contact Ryan George with Library Human
Resources at (805) 893-3841 or [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]> .

*         Appointment and/or continued employment is contingent on
successful completion of a background check.

The Library is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the
diversity and excellence of the academic community through work, research,
and service.  The University of California is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law
including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

 

 

Tom Brittnacher

Geospatial Data Curator

 

Cataloging and Metadata Services

UCSB Library

Santa Barbara, CA  93106-9010

(805) 893-2366