The A. Philip Randolph Memorial Library at the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) seeks an enthusiastic, creative, and motivated professional for the position of Cataloger and Metadata Librarian. The ideal candidate will be someone who is looking to grow their skills in cataloging and managing print materials and e-resources in a large and shared library services platform (LSP) such as Alma, who is interested in developing innovative and effective approaches in addressing the needs of students, who shares the College’s and Library’s commitment to social justice, anti-racism work, and inclusive pedagogy, who is equity-minded, who is committed to student success, and who is able to work successfully in a collaborative environment. An equity-minded individual understands the importance of creating a learning environment responsive to cultural and ethnic differences, one which empowers all members of the college community to create initiatives that foster student success.

Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to the intellectual and personal growth of students. With enrollment of 20,000 students, BMCC is the largest of the 24 institutions comprising The City University of New York (CUNY). BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students: over 41% are Hispanic, 30% are Black or African American, over 30% were born outside the US, and they represent more than 160 countries of origin with over 115 languages spoken. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect of each member’s ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity and national origin, among other personal characteristics. Collectively we share a belief in the transformative power of education to further the intellectual, economic, and social vitality of individuals and communities—and in the role of community colleges in advancing equity and social justice. BMCC’s motto speaks to this common sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. As we strive to make BMCC the very best it can be— a leading community college nationwide— we are dedicated to building a diverse and talented faculty that is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service within our multicultural and international environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• creating original metadata records for library materials following current best practices and community standards,

• overseeing the work of copy catalogers including providing training in Alma and cataloging best practices and standards, sharing information regarding policy changes discussed at CUNY-wide committees, and providing guidance on work productivity,

• managing metadata for subscription and licensed electronic resources to aid in patron discoverability,

• maintaining and troubleshooting library metadata to ensure library holdings are accurately represented and accessible,

• managing large-scale projects in technical services by developing, implementing, and documenting workflows and policies to ensure materials are accessible and best practices are followed,

• working with cataloging librarians from across CUNY as a member of CUNY-wide committees,

• working across CUNY Libraries to advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) audits of physical and digital library collections, including the assessment and remediation of potentially offensive, and/or harmful, language in cataloging records.

Along with position specific responsibilities listed, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in the Library’s instructional program, research support, and collection development.

We invite applications for an Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor appointment. A second graduate degree is required for appointment as Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. If appointed as Instructor, the candidate will be expected to complete an additional graduate degree within 5 years (CUNY tuition remission is available). An active scholarly agenda, and participation in college-wide and university-wide programs and committees as assigned are required for tenure and promotion.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have earned a Master’s in Library Science (MLS) or Master’s in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent accreditation if degree is from outside the U.S. For appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor, a second graduate degree is required. Also required is the ability to work with others for the good of the institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in technical services in an academic library.

• Working knowledge of Alma or comparable library platform, in addition to OCLC Worldcat.

• Working knowledge of RDA, MARC21, LCC/LCSH, and other applicable cataloging and metadata standards.

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team of diverse individuals.

• Excellent communication skills, including demonstrated cross-cultural competency in communications with diverse groups of students and colleagues.

• Must have a strong service orientation, and the ability to interact positively with students and colleagues in the Library, the College, and the University.

• Demonstrated commitment to participating in and building an anti-racist, inclusive, equitable and diverse campus community.

• Evidence of ability to engage in research, publication, and service consonant with the guidelines for tenure and promotion.

• Basic knowledge of one or more foreign languages.

• Familiarity and engagement with research related to critical metadata and cataloging.

COMPENSATION

Instructor: $47,089 - $78,005

Assistant Professor: $51,242 - $88,602

Associate Professor: $66,455 - $105,676

Professor: $82,233 - $126,774

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.

CLOSING DATE

5/21/2022

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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Submit specified application materials to officeofhumanresources@bmcc.cuny.edu.