Metadata Services Librarian

Job Summary

This advanced professional full-time position plays a critical role in enhancing user access to library print, electronic, and media resources through metadata creation and maintenance while contributing to the shared management and configuration of the Ex Libris-Alma Library Service Platform.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

* Catalogs all new scores, books, and select e-resources and media as they are received and/or bound; provides expedited pre-binding cataloging service for requested purchases.

* This advanced professional full-time position plays a critical role in enhancing user access to library print, electronic, and media resources through metadata creation and maintenance while contributing to the shared management and configuration of the Ex Libris-Alma Library Service Platform.

* Contributes high quality, original metadata records to OCLC for use by Robinson Music Library (RML) and other libraries worldwide.

* Maintains and creates new entries in RML Composer Cutter Authority File.

* Contributes to the shared management and configuration of the Ex Libris-Alma Library Service Platform.

* Updates and maintains accuracy of the Shelf list (SL) catalog; supervises RML staff in SL entry creation.

* Oversees serials (journal) check-in and maintenance, including outsourced commercial bindery and storage.

* Oversees the preparation of commercial bindery shipments for new acquisitions.

* Consults with the Digital Services Librarian regarding cataloging of local CIM recordings, to which RML is providing access (now digital files).

* Maintains liaison with CWRU (Case Western Reserve University) and affiliated libraries' Technical Services departments.

* Liaisons with the RML Binder/Conservationist; communicates special needs for tricky physical presentations, selects and organizes items to be rebound, etc.

* Trains and supervises personnel in physical processing of books and scores (after binding), including proofing of all labels typed; or may perform this work.

* Uses current technologies to assist with Library (including storage) weeding and shifting of print collections in coordination with the Director of Library Services and Access and Resource Services Manager.

* Trains and advises RML permanent staff in shelving/SL system.

* Performs complete withdrawal procedures for items in all formats when they are removed from the collection.

* Maintains liaison with off-site storage facility personnel; maintains accuracy of holdings off-site.

* Daily interaction with other library staff and student workers in the library. Occasional interaction with other institutional staff, faculty, and students in person, via email, or Teams.

* Occasional interaction with Technical Services staff at Case Western Reserve University, other academic institutions, and offsite storage staff.

Non
- Essential Functions:

* Provide back-up for Circulation/Reference Desk as needed and occasional Interlibrary Loan, Ohio LINK (consortium requests) during staff absences.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

* Professional degree (M.L.I.S. or equivalent);
Subject degree (Bachelor of Music degree) (B.A./B.M.)

* 5 years of music cataloging and other Library work experience.

* Ability to interpret highly complex technical data.

* Great attention to detail.

* Ability to learn new software thoroughly and train others in its use.

* Strong conceptual skills;
Ability to work independently.

* Excellent time management skills.

* Comfort operating in a virtual environment with standard tools (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams).

* Prior knowledge of current international cataloging standards (RDA, MARC, LCSH, use of authority files, etc.) and changes with our bibliographic utility.

* Familiarity with cataloging in an online environment is required.

* Prior knowledge of the Ex Libris-Alma Library Service Platform and/or iii Sierra Integrated Library System is highly desirable.

* Ability to read and interpret musical scores is required.

* Reading knowledge of foreign languages, especially German and French or Italian, is required.

Job Competencies

* Decision Making - Able to reach decisions, take thoughtful approaches when considering options, seeks input…