AddressMetadata SpecialistSt Catharines , ON
Description
This position is part of the Administrative Professional (Employee Group)
One of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities and a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara, and ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers compiled by Forbes and Statista, Brock University is an inclusive, welcoming campus community that offers a wide range of unique career opportunities for those with passion, energy and expertise. We’re looking for team members who want to help us continue to deliver an exceptional student experience, perform impact-driven research and generate life-changing breakthroughs for our world. Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.
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Note to all candidates: This posting will close at 12:01 am on the date listed .
April 17, 2024A Day in the Life…
Reporting to the Head, Collections Services, the Metadata Specialist is responsible for the creation, maintenance and integrity of metadata for all Library materials, including Archives & Special Collections, and University departmental collections. The Metadata Specialist will also create policies and procedures in accordance with metadata standards of practice for the library catalogue.
As the Metadata Specialist, you will:
- Create and maintain catalogue records for print books, print journals, e-books, e-journals, government documents, rare and archival materials, audiovisual media, and other materials for the library collection through original or derived cataloguing;
- Import/download and edit batch bibliographic records for electronic resources and maintain existing electronic collections to meet local metadata standards;
- Assign metadata, subject headings and call numbers;
- Identify problems and deficiencies with bibliographic records based on library standards, local guidelines, and consortia practices;
- Prepare statistical reports required by librarians and administration for annual reports, weeding projects and other projects;
- Serve as a resource expert for cataloguing within Collections Services and Archives & Special Collections;
- Provide training of library staff and co-op students on cataloguing and weeding projects;
- Develop procedures independently and collaboratively for metadata creation for all materials (print and non-print) that the library collects;
- Ensure that procedures promote discoverability of library resources through the library’s academic search tool;
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with access to electronic resources.
What you need to Succeed…
- Bachelor degree in a relevant field;
- A minimum of five (5) years' experience with cataloguing and metadata in an academic library, with knowledge in one of the following areas: electronic resource management, government documents, or archival and special collections;
- Knowledge of cataloguing in an academic library environment with understanding of workflows and processes;
- Knowledge of descriptive cataloguing rules, both AACR2 and RDA, and how the two systems coexist in a library system;
- Knowledge of bibliographic format, description, classification and subject heading schema including: MARC21, RDA, AACR2, CONSER, LC Classification, LCSH, Canadian subject headings, Canadian FC and PS classification schedules;
- Knowledge of interactions between key systems, specifically how standard metadata formats interact with a variety of library systems;
- Knowledge of how cataloguing and metadata workflows relate to other aspects of library work;
- Skilled in the assignment of Library of Congress call numbers, Library of Congress subject headings, Canadian classification call numbers, and Canadian subject headings;
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as a member of a team;
- Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills;
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills;
- Strong time management skills and ability to organize work and establish priorities;
- Ability to keep pace with a changing environment.
Preferred or Asset Skills…
- Library Technician Diploma;
- Familiarity or experience with resolving problematic, legacy and antiquated language in library catalogues;
- Awareness of inclusion and diversity initiatives related to metadata in library catalogues.
Salary and Benefit Information
- Job Grade K, Salary Scale: $57,400-$98,400*;
- Target Hiring Range: $57,400-$73,000;
- This position includes full comprehensive benefits including tuition waiver.
*The salary range indicated is representative of all positions evaluated at this level. Actual salary is determined by assessing related skills, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness, subject to available budget.
Applicants are required to upload a resume and cover letter as part of the application process.
Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of Employment Equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Aboriginal peoples including those who identify as members of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, members of visible minorities and racialized groups, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) persons are encouraged to apply. We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process, as outlined in the Employment Accommodation Policy https://brocku.ca/policies/wp-content/uploads/site....Please advise: talent@brocku.ca to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
It is Brock University’s policy to give consideration to qualified internal applicants.
We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca
Compensation
$57,400-$98,400 - Target Hiring Range: $57,400-$73,000Closes: 17 April, 2024
St Catharines , ON
