Metadata/Cataloging Manager

Description

It's rare for anyone to fulfill every criterion perfectly, we strongly encourage you to apply if your experience and skills align well with the qualifications mentioned.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Reporting to the Director of Content Management, the Metadata/Cataloging Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the discoverability, accessibility, and organization of library resources, directly impacting the user experience. Given the evolving landscape of metadata standards, digital resources, and emerging cataloging practices, this position is essential for maintaining high-quality records, and metadata and ensures compliance with current and developing industry standards. 

Responsibilities Include

• Leads the development and implementation of metadata strategies and cataloging standards to ensure the discoverability of library collections and meet evolving user needs.
• Maintains documentation and best practices for the development and maintenance of metadata structures within the library.
• Completes enhanced and original cataloging of library resources.
• Applies values of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility to metadata/data enhancement and remediation.
• Responsible for applying current and emerging cataloging standards, along with metadata schemas and ontologies, to enhance access to library resources in accordance with national standards.
• Establishes policies, procedures, and priorities in cataloging and metadata services. 
• Reviews and evaluates workflows to increase efficiencies.
• Uses emerging technologies to identify, enrich, and remediate metadata/data to enhance the discovery and delivery of library content.
• Coordinates and implements authority maintenance policies and practices across library platforms and systems.
• Participates in library, campus, and professional committees.
• Contributes to the field through research, presentations and scholarship.

 

About the Libraries

The University Libraries are an essential partner in Stony Brook University’s mission of global leadership in research, discovery, and learning, positioning ourselves as the hub of collaboration, digital innovation, open scholarship, and creativity.  We provide the best possible access to a wide-range of resources in multiple formats and world-renowned special collections and actively contribute to student success and faculty productivity through teaching and research services in alignment with the University’s strategic priorities.  Our strategic vision is to embrace innovation and AI as key components in achieving our goals.  As the largest academic research library on Long Island, the Libraries serve as a vital resource for regional and global communities. The Libraries’ strategic plan can be found here:

https://guides.library.stonybrook.edu/c.php?g=1314005&p=10274908

The University Libraries play a key role in advancing the University’s commitment to furthering diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in our spaces, collections, services, and outreach. We have a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility values in our hiring, training, and daily work practices where differences are acknowledged, respected, and celebrated.  We welcome candidates who genuinely embrace the empathy, courage, self-reflection, and intentionality of a diverse and inclusive workplace to apply. 

 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Relevant Master’s or advanced degree (foreign equivalent or higher) with a combination of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of this position.

Preferred Qualifications
One year of experience in metadata workflows for distinctive collections and other digital and tangible materials. Familiarity with current cataloging and metadata standards and emerging trends. Interest in leveraging emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to streamline processes and enhance discoverability. Record of professional activities, including scholarly activity, presentations, or engagement in professional organizations to achieve tenure requirements. 

 

Application Instructions

Special Notes
Tenure Track at the rank of Senior Assistant Librarian 

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

This is a tenure-track position.  FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.  Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.  Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.  **Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  However, to guarantee consideration, please apply before _5/12/25____.

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