The Collections Acquisition & Metadata Services Division (CAMS) is eager to recruit a new
Head of Metadata Management to fulfill a pivotal and creative role in support of its multifaceted
operations and projects. Operations include vendor data import into the FOLIO system,
optimizing workflows with third party applications, supporting FAST heading workflows,
executing database queries, conducting batch record maintenance/enhancement, and
collaborating in special projects and task forces.
Key Responsibilities Include:
○ Collaborate with Libraries IT in the development and maintenance of vendor
metadata load profiles, data exports to external systems, and fulfill an integral
role as a liaison with the IT department.
○ Provide quality control and optimal normalization of shelf ready workflows,
working with vendors to implement best practices.
○ Work closely with peers in Collections Strategies in assessing metadata sources
and practices for electronic resources
○ Collaborate with staff in CAMS and the Rare Book & Manuscript Library
regarding special projects with metadata needs.
○ Perform bulk edit changes in the FOLIO inventory as necessary for data
remediation or adding retention statements to collaborative collections.
○ Support authority workflows in collaboration with Libraries IT.
○ Query collection inventory to support ReCAP projects, track fund expenditures, or
support collection analysis. Explore FOLIO API capabilities.
○ Support the implementation and ongoing workflow development for acquisitions
and collection inventory maintenance and processes
○ Explore opportunities for automation and optimize FOLIO settings and features.
○ Help manage and monitor EDI invoicing settings and routines
○ Facilitate and train staff in the application of FAST subject vocabularies
○ Assist division librarians in maintaining procedural documentation in wiki-spaces.
○ Explore software solutions and metadata related tools for possible introduction to
procedures and workflows.
Required:
○ Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent
experience.
○ Demonstrated experience with multiple library systems, metadata standards and
formats, leading to resource discovery.
○ Experience with database queries and applications, use of SQL, API’s, and
various tools and supporting software.
○ Excellent communication, organization, and analytical problem-solving skills.
○ Experience with Voyager and/or FOLIO library management systems.
○ Understanding of library acquisitions practices and linkage to metadata
○ Knowledge of programming languages and tools relevant to metadata
management.
○ Experience in an academic library setting.
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Pay Transparency Disclosure
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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