Cataloging and Metadata Services Specialist

Philadelphia Museum of Art•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

At the Philadelphia Art Museum we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups in the museum field, who are inspired by our shared purpose and enjoy working collaboratively with others. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status. As a key member of the Library and Archives team, the Cataloging and Metadata Services Specialist assists with operations across the department. The Specialist is responsible for performing a wide range of tasks and procedures primarily related to: copy cataloging, performing metadata creation and enhancement across Library & Archives systems, physical processing, interlibrary loan, and circulation duties.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
Demonstrated ability in maintaining records and data in various information, library, and other content management systems and repositories.
Demonstrated experience in copy-cataloging procedures or database maintenance guidelines.
Familiarity with metadata standards such as MARC, AACR2/RDA, LCSH, LC authorities, and LC classification and shelf listing.
Demonstrates a forward-thinking approach to cataloging and metadata practices with a focus on aiding discovery to collections.
Consistent and accurate attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Aptitude for technology and a willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

Copy-catalog materials in all formats, which includes performing routine metadata creation, record enhancement, holdings updates, and item creation for library materials.
Assist the Cataloging and Systems Librarian with original cataloging of library materials, as needed.
Collaborate with the department on metadata enhancement across the various platforms managed by the Library & Archives.
Maintain, adhere, and contribute to documentation of cataloging policies, procedures, workflows, and statistics reporting in coordination with the Cataloging and Systems Librarian.
Collaborate with and serve as back-up for the Collection Services Specialist on all aspects of interlibrary loan process and create, maintain, and adhere to interlibrary loan documentation.
Oversee daily circulation duties, including item check-in and check-out, paging, and shelving.
Receive materials which includes but is not limited to managing check-in, processing, labeling, rehousing, claiming and/or withdrawing library materials.
Perform physical processing for all library materials which includes but is not limited to taking action on mislabeled, misshelved, miscataloged, uncataloged, and/or damaged materials found in the stacks.
Train and inform patrons about Library & Archives services and activities.
Assist the Cataloging and Systems Librarian in monitoring trends (e.g. linked data, BIBFRAME, Wikidata, controlled vocabularies) within the cataloging and metadata communities and in collaboration with the department evaluate for incorporation into workflows and documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Free general admission to the museum for you and your immediate family
Discounted guest tickets for admission
Discounts on gift memberships
Special staff tours and presentations from our curatorial and conservation teams
Discounts at the museum restaurant, museum cafés, and museum retail and online stores
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Fully paid short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance
Health savings or flexible spending account program
Retirement savings program with museum match
Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays