The Metadata Specialist ensures complete and accurate maintenance of the online catalog system, including edits, additions, and withdrawals. The Metadata Specialist is responsible for the processing of print and/or electronic materials, cataloging in Connexion Client and Alma Metadata Editor, and using Excel and other applications to track progress and organize electronic resource workflows. The Metadata Specialist works independently and is part of an exceptional team and will demonstrate good judgment in applying cataloging standards to the description, editing, and creation of bibliographic records.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Metadata Specialist I

• Able to perform the following cataloging and metadata tasks:

• Catalog priority purchases, electronic requests, and print requests
• Using Connexion, search for matching bibliographic records, edit records, create summaries and tables of contents, add collection notes, and add cutters to call numbers
• Update master records with missing content information or vendor resource links and set library holdings
• Check authority headings and subject headings for appropriateness
• Import records into Alma using proper import profile
• Remove library holdings on records in Connexion and withdraw bibliographic records, holdings, items, or portfolios in Alma
• Compare collection title lists to vendor websites, update collection title lists with added or removed titles, and troubleshoot discrepancies between collection title lists and Alma search results
• Consistently display excellent customer service through positive interaction and communication with other JFL departments and library customers.
• Remain abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks.
• Strictly adhere to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

Metadata Specialist II

• Proficiency in the functions and responsibilities of the Metadata Specialist I position.

• Investigate, report, and resolve errors and broken or missing links; research and add book award notes; and assign call numbers.
• Able to perform the following tasks independently:
  • Catalog physical, electronic, and audiovisual resources, along with other format types
  • Perform expedited catalog and process physical resource requests
  • Download and process vendor update files from OCLC
  • Restructure collection title lists based on platform changes and create new collection title lists
  • Perform changes at the portfolio level using bulk and batch change tools

Metadata Specialist III

• Proficiency in the functions and responsibilities of the Metadata Specialist I and II positions.

• Actively contribute to Metadata Team in understanding and resolving catalog-related issues.
• Manage cataloging supplies inventory.
• Able to perform the following tasks independently:
  • Create new records
  • Using constant data records, create records for doctoral, masters, and honors theses
  • Derive from original book publication and create new bibliographic records for reprinted books or for electronic books
  • Perform bulk clean-up operations using indication and normalization rules
  • Assign subject headings

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Metadata Specialist I

• High School Diploma

Metadata Specialist II

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and 2 years of relevant experience required.

Metadata Specialist III

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and 3 years of relevant experience required.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information

• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner

• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong computer and technical skills

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and