Job Opportunity: LIBRARY SPECIALIST-METADATA

LIBRARY SPECIALIST-METADATA

Work Days: Monday-Friday
Shift Start/End Time: Standard library hours are 8:30 am-4:54 pm. Work hours can be finalized upon hire with the hiring manager.
Hours Per Week: 37.4
Weeks Per Year: 52

Pay Status and Classification: Non-Exempt, Regular full-time.

Work Job location: this job offer is eligible for occasional remote work.

manager: Catalog & Metadata Librarian

Position Purpose: Performs metadata services and student supervision to ensure the cataloging, description, and discovery of library materials in all formats, including new acquisitions, media, digitized resources, openly available materials, and scholarly works created at Union College.

Essential tasks and Responsibilities:

» Supervision: Supervises cataloging and digital lab students. Trains and supervises students for cataloging, digitization, and quality control.

» Cataloging: Performs copy cataloging. Identifies, downloads, and edits catalog records for library discovery. Manages the batch loading and deleting of records, utilizing specialized programs and interfaces to create, manipulate, and transfer files of records for complex maintenance routines on catalog data.

» Digital Projects: Participates in digital project workflows. Assists in the production and description of digital materials for institutional repository, digital scholarship, open access, and open educational resources.

» Data Management: Participates in workflow analysis and documentation. Participates in data cleanup, workflow improvements, and testing of new procedures. Helps refine and document current processes and create new workflows for data. Participates in general library and departmental projects.

Qualifications required

»Bachelor's degree and/or a combination of significant education, training, certifications, and/or work practice.

»Familiarity or interest in metadata principles, data manipulation tools, and file management best practices is preferred.

» practice with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) or Google Workspace.

» capability to analyze data and synthesize best practices, adapting to a dynamic technology and workflow environment.

»Detail-oriented, particularly around descriptive language.

»The capability to foster and enhance a thriving, diverse, inclusive, and culturally vibrant community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, faculty and staff colleagues, and alumni.

»Prior managery or instruction practice preferred.

»Excellent written and verbal communication expertise.

» expertise of one or more foreign languages is desirable.
The expected rate for this job offer is $20.00 - $22.00 per hour. Except for functions with a set rate of pay, the wage/income of the finalist selected for this function will be set located on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, practice, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a prosperous candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.
We offer exceptional benefits including:

»Generous Vacation, Sick and Personal Time

»Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays

»Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)

»Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs

»Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development

»Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

» income Continuation Program in the event of Discapability

»Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
Note: All new hires of Union College are subject to a thorough education, work practice, and criminal history background check.

Union College

Officially chartered in 1795, Union College is the fifth oldest liberal arts college in the country. Located in the Capital District of New York State, Union is a highly selective residential and undergraduate college, home to 2,200 students and 220 faculty, and offering 44 majors. Union was the first liberal arts college to rethink the traditional liberal arts education and adopt an engineering curriculum. That pioneering approach continues today with an education that encourages students to work beyond the limits of disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to think globally and lead innovatively in a world where problem solving requires breadth across humanities, arts, social sciences, science, and engineering.

Diversity at Union College

Union College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Union provides a blend of intellectual, social and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those located on race, religion, discapability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin and veteran status. Union College is committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its application process to individuals with disabilities that request such accommodations.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, discapability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action.