Metadata Librarian; Continuing Resources

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The Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Metadata Librarian (Continuing Resources). The Metadata Librarian (Continuing Resources) is responsible for coordinating and performing original and complex copy cataloging, with a focus on continuing resources in print and electronic formats across the collections of the VCU Libraries. The successful candidate accurately adopts the culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber.

Reporting to the Head of Resource Acquisition and Metadata Services and as a contributing team member of metadata colleagues, this role coordinates and performs original and complex copy cataloging, focusing on serial formats and government documents. The position provides oversight for vendor‑supplied MARC records, knowledge‑base records, and contract cataloging of continuing resources, applying specialized metadata standards to catalog library resources and maintain descriptions, including reparative metadata, batch‑record manipulation and remediation of current records for improved access.

• Coordinating complex metadata projects, including record remediation of serials collections
• Planning, organizing, and cataloging reparative metadata
• Training and managing student employees and staff in complex projects
• Developing scripts and normalization rules that support efficient data interoperability
• Engaging in regional and national communities of practice, integrating evolving standards

In close collaboration with the Electronic and Continuing Resources (ECR) Department, the librarian ensures seamless access to print and electronic journals.

The role supports cataloging and metadata education through hands‑on training, intern supervision, and professional development activities, while faculty are evaluated and promoted contrasts on job performance, scholarship, and service.

• ALA‑accredited graduate degree, or an accredited graduate degree in another appropriate discipline
• Demonstrated experience in complex cataloging and descriptive work with continuing resources that exhibits problem‑solving, flexibility, judgment, and attention to detail
• Significant knowledge of and ability to apply RDA, AACR2, LCSH, LCC, LCGFT, and MARC
  21 formats for bibliographic, holdings, and authority data
• Experience cataloging through integrated library systems (Ex Libris Alma preferred) and bibliographic utilities (OCLC Connexion)
• Demonstrated facility manipulating large volumes of MARC‑based and/or catalog data in a timely fashion
• Demonstrated excellence in working independently and collaboratively in a changing multi‑departmental environment
• Experience or commitment to fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty educate and staff from diverse backgrounds

• Significant knowledge of and experience with creating original BIBCO and/or CONSER level records
• Experience contributing and/or proposing headings through the Name Authority Cooperative Program (NACO) and/or the Subject Authority Cooperative Program (SACO)
• Experience planning and/or overseeing team‑ guiding cataloging projects, vendor‑supplied metadata projects, or outsourcing
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Familiarity with electronic government documents, including FDLP Superintendent of Documents classification scheme (SuDoc) and item numbers
• Familiarity with challenges of electronic resources description and access, including NISO KBART Recommended Practice, interaction of metadata with discovery layers, and management of records in knowledge bases

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All full‑time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning, tax‑deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, wellbeing resources, and abundant opportunities for career development and advancement.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Hours per Week: 40

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Rank: Open

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Months: 12