Catalog/Metadata Librarian in Vancouver, Washington at Fort Vancouver Regional Library Business Office

Job Summary

This position provides professional expertise in cataloging, metadata, and related library standards and practices. The position applies this expertise to catalog and database integrity, the Integrated Library System and related tools, and Collections & Technical Services Division procedures and workflows. The position collaborates with staff, managers, vendors, and other stakeholders to evaluate needs, provide guidance, develop and recommend improvements, and support effective and consistent library operations.

Essential Functions

Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in cataloging, metadata, and applicable national standards and practices; provide guidance to staff and management and consult on or lead related projects and initiatives in collaboration with the Library Systems Manager, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Evaluate and maintain the quality, accuracy, consistency, and integrity of catalog and metadata records; coordinate and perform catalog and database maintenance and data remediation activities, such as original and complex copy cataloging, review and processing of vendor-supplied records, record auditing, batch loading and editing, global updates, authority control processes, data cleanup and enrichment, OCLC record and holdings maintenance, and other advanced database maintenance activities.
• Analyze cataloging, metadata, and related acquisitions procedures and workflows within the Collections & Technical Services Division; develop and recommend standardized procedures, quality-control practices, and improvements, and support their implementation in collaboration with management and staff.
• Develop and provide training, documentation, guidance, and ongoing support to staff regarding cataloging, metadata, related acquisitions procedures, standards, workflows, and tools.
• Analyze and resolve complex or non-routine bibliographic, metadata, catalog, and database issues; collaborate with the Library Systems Manager, vendors, and other stakeholders when issues involve broader system functionality or impacts.
• Attend meetings and participate in committees and/or organizations that further the Library’s mission and goals.
• Keep informed of current library, cataloging, metadata, acquisitions, and related technology practices by attending workshops and educational programs or reading specialized literature.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Duties are considered non-essential and include the following:

• May create MARC records for inclusion in OCLC; upgrade and edit records; and add OCLC records to the library’s catalog.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision

This position reports to the Collection Manager but works closely with the Library Systems Manager. The position functions under moderate supervision with guidance available as needed and exercises professional judgment in applying established standards, practices, and procedures and addressing non-routine issues.

The position may directly supervise staff and will regularly answer questions and provide guidance and expertise to staff and managers regarding cataloging, metadata, related procedures, and workflows. The position may provide direction to staff when leading assigned projects or implementing approved procedures and changes.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association-accredited program.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible professional library experience, including experience in cataloging, metadata, acquisitions, or a closely related area, using SirsiDynix or a comparable Integrated Library System (ILS).
• One to three years of supervisory or lead experience is preferred.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible during standard business hours Monday through Friday (with either a 30-minute or hour lunch).

Compensation & Benefits

The pay grade spans from $30.49/hour to $45.73/hr. Compensation for this position is negotiated by AFSCME for their members as part of the collective bargaining process.

FVRLibraries covers 90-95% of full-time employees’ health insurance premium cost and 90-100% of dental insurance premium costs. In addition, we provide employees with Life Insurance, AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to the employee. Employees have the ability to enroll in additional, voluntary life insurance, income protection plans, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts. More information can be found in our Benefit Summary Booklet.

Our employees enjoy 13 paid holidays throughout the year. Full time employees accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month. The initial vacation leave accrual is 11 hours per month; this increases over time based on years of employment. We also offer other types of paid time off for situations such as jury duty, bereavement leave, inclement weather and more.

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FVRL values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including veterans, those with disabilities, persons of color, immigrants, refugees, or those who identify as LGBTQIA+. FVRL is committed to being equitable and fair in providing access to opportunities for all.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to apply for this position or to perform essential functions of this position. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing any pre-employment testing, interviews or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our human resources department, 360-906-5070.