Senior Librarian - Cataloging (Music)
The New York Public Library
Job posted to this site on September 15th at 12:31pm
Application Deadline: October 6th 2023
Full Time
Job Description
Overview
BookOps Cataloging is responsible for discoverability of all resources in all formats for users who search the New York Public Library and Brooklyn Public Library catalogs. Resources are discoverable if they are cataloged correctly to include author, title, and subject access in addition to keyword indexing, thereby making materials available to more library users of Research and Branch collections of NYPL and the Brooklyn Public Library circulating collections.
The Music Cataloger (Senior Librarian) position creates original catalog records and updates existing catalog records for materials in all formats in the areas of music, performing arts, and other subjects as needed by the BookOps member libraries.
Responsibilities:
- Performs original, complex-copy, and copy cataloging of music and performing arts materials in print and non-print formats, including scores, books, sound recordings, audio-visual, and electronic resources.
- Assigns and maintains name, subject, and title access points in bibliographic records and performs authority work at national level.
- Processes bibliographic and authority data files from vendors and other sources.
- Catalogs and classifies print and non-print materials in English and other languages.
- Plans and executes special cataloging assignments.
- Assists in training staff in the Cataloging department.
- Contributes to the development of cataloging procedures and reports for music related resources.
Required Education & Certifications
- ALA accredited Master’s degree (MLS, MLIS) in Library and Information Studies.
- Public Librarian’s professional certificate issued by the State of New York (can be obtained from the NYS Dept. of Education upon employment)
- Bachelor’s Degree or second Master’s Degree in music
Required Experience
- At least one year of experience in library cataloging and classification of scores, print and non-print music resources
Required Skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of RDA and AACR2.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Dewey Decimal Classification and Library of Congress Classification.
- Demonstrated knowledge of MARC21 and ISBD.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Library of Congress Subject Headings, Library of Congress Medium of Performance Thesaurus for Music (LCMPT), and Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms (LCGFT)
- Strong knowledge of music history, theory, notation and a wide variety of music genres.
- Knowledge of Music Library Association Best Practices for Music Cataloging Using RDA and MARC 21.
- Familiarity with a ILS system (preferably Innovative’s Sierra) and a bibliographic utility such as OCLC Connexion.
- Knowledge of one or more non-English languages (preferably Romance, Germanic, or CJK languages).
- Knowledge and awareness of emerging trends in the field of cataloging and metadata.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team to meet planned goals and deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to problem-solve in a collaborative environment to address cataloging issues
Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
Location
Library Services Center, Long Island City NYCompensation
$66,191 yearly