Special Collections Metadata Librarian

Boston College • Chestnut Hill, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The John J. Burns Library of rare books, special collections, and archives at Boston College is seeking a versatile Special Collections Metadata Librarian to create robust, high-quality, accurate metadata for a wide variety of printed and published materials. The librarian will create MARC21 catalog records for materials across the library’s collecting areas, including early printed materials, graphics, audio/visual materials, maps, manuscripts, and archival collections. The role also assists with developing and implementing initiatives to assess and enhance legacy metadata.

The librarian will collaborate with the Head of Burns Library Collections Management and other staff to ensure cataloging policy and metadata creation follow national and local best practices. The position is full-time, in-person, and on-site at Boston College’s Chestnut Hill campus. Title and salary depend on relevant experience: Senior Librarian ($78,100–$97,650) for 5+ years of related professional experience; Librarian ($70,850–$88,550) for 3–5 years; or Associate Librarian ($64,100–$80,100) for 1–3 years.

Requirements

• Experience creating metadata in a special collections setting.
• At least one year of experience creating catalog records that adhere to the DCRMR cataloging standard.
• Proficiency in library management software such as OCLC and Alma.
• Reading knowledge of at least one non-English language.
• A master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Experience applying additional DCRM manuals.
• Experience cataloging non-book formats.

Responsibilities

• Create robust, high-quality, accurate metadata for printed and published materials in the Burns Library.
• Create MARC21 catalog records for materials across collecting areas, including early printed materials, graphics, audio/visual materials, maps, manuscripts, and archival collections.
• Assist with developing and implementing initiatives to assess and enhance legacy metadata.
• Collaborate with the Head of Burns Library Collections Management and other staff to ensure cataloging policy and metadata creation adhere to national and local best practices.

Benefits

• Tuition remission for employees.
• Tuition remission for eligible spouses and children.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Low-cost life insurance.
• Eligibility for a university-funded 401(k) and employer-sponsored 403(b) retirement plans.
• Paid holidays.
• Sick and vacation pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level