Senior Library Expert - Cataloging and Discovery-Cataloging

Brown University•Providence, RI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Creates, contributes, and provides timely access to metadata for library resources to enable and enhance discovery and access. Performs complex cataloging functions across formats and languages, creating and maintaining bibliographic, holdings, and authority records in the Library Services Platform (LSP) and OCLC. The role includes cataloging general and special collections, editing copy cataloging records, creating authority records, maintaining database records, resolving complex cataloging problems, supporting library users and subject specialists, and contributing to department documentation and collaborative projects. The position also trains and directs student assistants and supports co-workers. This is a regular, full-time employee position in the University Library, classified as hybrid, with 37.5 scheduled weekly hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with specific subject-area expertise as required, or equivalent education and/or experience; examples include an associate degree plus two years of experience or four years of experience.
At least two years of cataloging experience.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interact favorably with co-workers and library users.
Demonstrated knowledge of cataloging standards.
Strong computer skills, including ability to use software packages such as Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to learn new technologies and systems.
Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
Ability to take a collaborative approach to decision-making and problem-solving.
Ability to work in a team environment and actively participate in team-based decision-making.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check and education verification.
Must submit a separate application for this position to be considered; the position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of one or more foreign languages.

Responsibilities

Search bibliographic information resources to identify and describe library materials, researching additional online and offline sources as needed.
Create full-level original cataloging records for general and special collections, including archival materials, across languages, under general supervision and established guidelines.
Edit complex copy cataloging records for library holdings in print and non-print formats, including monographs, serials, audio-visual and electronic resources, PDFs, special collections materials, mixed media, sound recordings, scores, and hymnals.
Create original authority records under NACO and SACO guidelines.
Use current cataloging rules, tools, and standards, including MARC 21, RDA, LCSH, and other Library of Congress classification schema.
Monitor trends and updates in cataloging practice and standards through professional literature, listservs, webinars, classes, seminars, colloquia, and conferences.
Describe and catalog manuscript collection materials when directed.
Identify, investigate, and resolve complex problems related to monographs, serials, and sets.
Assist subject specialists and library users with access to library materials.
Participate in ongoing internal database maintenance and authority control.
Create and collaborate on Cataloging Department documentation based on knowledge of internal and external library workflows and demand.
Participate in collaborative projects within Technical Services and across Library departments.
Create and revise item, check-in, and holding records and resolve related issues.
Train, coordinate, and direct the work of student assistants.
Monitor the Cataloging Department email account, maintain correspondence, respond to patron requests and questions, and forward correspondence to appropriate staff as necessary.
Train and assist co-workers.
Perform related duties as required.