Metadata Specialist III - JFL

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Metadata Specialist ensures complete and accurate maintenance of the online catalog system, including edits, additions, and withdrawals. The Metadata Specialist is responsible for the processing of print and/or electronic materials, cataloging in Connexion Client and Alma Metadata Editor, and using Excel and other applications to track progress and organize electronic resource workflows. The Metadata Specialist works independently and is part of an exceptional team and will demonstrate good judgment in applying cataloging standards to the description, editing, and creation of bibliographic records. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Metadata Specialist I Able to perform the following cataloging and metadata tasks: Catalog priority purchases, electronic requests, and print requests Using Connexion, search for matching bibliographic records, edit records, create summaries and tables of contents, add collection notes, and add cutters to call numbers Update master records with missing content information or vendor resource links and set library holdings Check authority headings and subject headings for appropriateness Import records into Alma using proper import profile Remove library holdings on records in Connexion and withdraw bibliographic records, holdings, items, or portfolios in Alma Compare collection title lists to vendor websites, update collection title lists with added or removed titles, and troubleshoot discrepancies between collection title lists and Alma search results Consistently display excellent customer service through positive interaction and communication with other JFL departments and library customers. Remain abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks. Strictly adhere to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner. Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission. Metadata Specialist II Proficiency in the functions and responsibilities of the Metadata Specialist I position. Investigate, report, and resolve errors and broken or missing links; research and add book award notes; and assign call numbers. Able to perform the following tasks independently: Catalog physical, electronic, and audiovisual resources, along with other format types Perform expedited catalog and process physical resource requests Download and process vendor update files from OCLC Restructure collection title lists based on platform changes and create new collection title lists Perform changes at the portfolio level using bulk and batch change tools Metadata Specialist III Proficiency in the functions and responsibilities of the Metadata Specialist I and II positions. Actively contribute to Metadata Team in understanding and resolving catalog-related issues. Manage cataloging supplies inventory. Able to perform the following tasks independently: Create new records Using constant data records, create records for doctoral, masters, and honors theses Derive from original book publication and create new bibliographic records for reprinted books or for electronic books Perform bulk clean-up operations using indication and normalization rules Assign subject headings

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and 3 years of relevant experience required.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information
Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner
Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University
Strong organizational skills
Strong computer and technical skills
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard
Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally
Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus
Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business
Ability to maneuver book trucks weighing approximately 250 lbs. when loaded
Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds
Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Responsibilities

Ensures complete and accurate maintenance of the online catalog system, including edits, additions, and withdrawals.
Processing of print and/or electronic materials
Cataloging in Connexion Client and Alma Metadata Editor
Using Excel and other applications to track progress and organize electronic resource workflows.
Applying cataloging standards to the description, editing, and creation of bibliographic records.
Catalog priority purchases, electronic requests, and print requests
Using Connexion, search for matching bibliographic records, edit records, create summaries and tables of contents, add collection notes, and add cutters to call numbers
Update master records with missing content information or vendor resource links and set library holdings
Check authority headings and subject headings for appropriateness
Import records into Alma using proper import profile
Remove library holdings on records in Connexion and withdraw bibliographic records, holdings, items, or portfolios in Alma
Compare collection title lists to vendor websites, update collection title lists with added or removed titles, and troubleshoot discrepancies between collection title lists and Alma search results
Consistently display excellent customer service through positive interaction and communication with other JFL departments and library customers.
Remain abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks.
Strictly adhere to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.
Investigate, report, and resolve errors and broken or missing links; research and add book award notes; and assign call numbers.
Catalog physical, electronic, and audiovisual resources, along with other format types
Perform expedited catalog and process physical resource requests
Download and process vendor update files from OCLC
Restructure collection title lists based on platform changes and create new collection title lists
Perform changes at the portfolio level using bulk and batch change tools
Actively contribute to Metadata Team in understanding and resolving catalog-related issues.
Manage cataloging supplies inventory.
Create new records
Using constant data records, create records for doctoral, masters, and honors theses
Derive from original book publication and create new bibliographic records for reprinted books or for electronic books
Perform bulk clean-up operations using indication and normalization rules
Assign subject headings