"Metadata Management Librarian"

The Collections Acquisition & Metadata Services Division (CAMS) is eager to recruit a new Metadata Management Librarian to fulfill a pivotal and creative role in support of its multifaceted operations and projects. Operations include vendor data import into the FOLIO system, optimizing workflows with third party applications, supporting FAST heading workflows, conducting batch record maintenance/enhancement, and collaborating in special projects and task forces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Metadata Management:
  • Collaborate with Libraries IT in the development and maintenance of vendor metadata load profiles, data exports to external systems. Provide quality control and optimal normalization of shelf ready workflows, working with vendors to implement best practices.
  • Collaborate with staff in CAMS and the Rare Book & Manuscript Library regarding special projects with metadata needs
  • 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 as necessary 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 the implementation and ongoing workflow development for acquisitions and collection inventory maintenance and processes
  • Explore opportunities for automation and optimize FOLIO settings and features.
  • Help manage implementation of future releases of FOLIO versions.
• 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 related tools for possible introduction to procedures and workflows.

Required:

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience with multiple library systems, metadata standards and formats, leading to resource discovery.
• Knowledge of applications and tools relevant to metadata management.
• Excellent communication, organization, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Two or more years 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, use of SQL, API’s, and various tools and reporting software.

Join us in shaping the future of library services and advancing open data initiatives at Columbia University!

For serious consideration, please apply online with your current CV and a letter of interest at: https://academic.careers.columbia.edu/

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.

About Columbia University

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