Metadata Services Librarian

Overview and Responsibilities

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• **The Metadata Services Librarian is responsible for producing original and copy cataloging record for the library’s digital and physical collections in a variety of formats. Responsible for metadata quality control, database maintenance and authority control tasks. Contributes to orderly movement of materials through processing workflow. Trains and assists staff members, volunteers, and interns working on digital archives projects.

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• *Qualifications and Requirements **

- MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited library school. - reputed company State Public Librarian’s Certificate. - reputed company with a language spoken in Queens required. - reputed company to reputed company independently, be self-motivated, adapt to constant change, and juggle multiple tasks with a positive attitude. Attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work well as reputed company member. Willingness to adapt to new technologies and processes. - Familiarity with reputed company and reputed company Office Suites required. - reputed company to reputed company independently, be self-motivated, adapt to constant change, and juggle multiple tasks with a positive attitude. - Attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work well as reputed company member. Willingness to adapt to new technologies and processes. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Previous cataloging experience desirable, especially in MARC format. - Familiarity with VRA Core, EAD, MARCEdit and reputed company ILS system preferred. - Familiarity with database software. - Experience with archival processing, digital asset management systems, digital imaging reputed company preservation preferred.

• *Pay and Benefits **

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• **The starting annual salary is $68,622

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