The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) is currently seeking a full-time Metadata Librarian for The JTS Library. The Metadata Librarian is responsible for creating descriptive metadata to make library collection and information resources more discoverable. It is under the supervision of the Digital Librarian. This is a five-month grant funded appointment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Creates descriptive metadata for the digital library. This includes descriptions of digital images of recordings and films.

· Ingest metadata into digital assets management system Islandora)

· Serves on the digital library teams.

Minimum Requirements:

· ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS or equivalent required.

· Proficiency in Jewish studies and Hebrew.

· Proficiency in current Library cataloging standards and practices, RDA, LCSH, MARC21, Dublin Core, METS and EAD

· Excellent knowledge of Oxygen, ExLibris ALEPH500, Islandora, OCLC Connexions and Archivist Toolkit.

· Ability to work creatively, and effectively in a team environment and independently.

· Aptitude for complex, analytical work with attention to detail.

· Excellent organizational and time-management skills; and ability to communicate orally and in writing.

· Demonstrated 1- 2 years' experience producing original cataloging and metadata creation in an academic library.

 

 

Submit specified application materials to hrdept@jtsa.edu.