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Collection Development and Metadata Librarian

Johnson C. Smith University -
Charlotte, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,000 - $55,000 a year

Benefits

Paid jury duty
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
403(b)
Bereavement leave
Life insurance

Qualifications

Academic institution experience
Master's degree
Master's degree in library science
Master's degree in library and information science
Resource Description & Access
Experience at colleges/universities
Collections management systems
University experience

Full Job Description

Responsibilities

This position is fully in-person (not remote or hybrid).

The Collection Development and Metadata Librarian provides leadership in building, managing, and evaluating the Library’s collections to support the mission of Johnson C. Smith University. Working with little or no supervision, this position is responsible for analyzing and administering the Library’s collection budget, coordinating collection development policies, and leading strategic planning and project initiatives that align collections with the teaching and research needs of students and faculty. In addition, this position plays a key role in advancing the vision of the James B. Duke Memorial Library as an innovative and collaborative hub that integrates both in-person and digital resources to engage patrons and the broader community. The Collection Development and Metadata Librarian oversees and optimizes metadata services, including cataloging materials, managing and troubleshooting OCLC library management software, developing workflows, and implementing creative approaches to metadata management. This position also contributes to policy and procedure decisions and works closely with library leadership and staff to ensure effective and forward-looking collection strategies. This position reports directly to the Director of Library Services.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analyze, manage, and assess the library’s print and digital resources in collaboration with faculty, students, and librarians
Manage the library’s operational management system (OCLC) for processing, cataloging, and circulation. Work with OCLC team to keep up with latest trends and changes for most effective usage and troubleshooting

Perform original and copy cataloging on print, electronic and other formatted materials, including special collections, using mainly LCSH and Dewey classification.

Engage with vendors, consortia, donors, campus community, and stakeholders to purchase and curate library resources appropriate for the advancement of the library and university mission
Propose budgets and explore grant opportunities for funding collection development and innovation
Assist in instructional/information literacy efforts to student and faculty, especially focused on the use of library resources in digital and print formats
Explore, innovate, and seek funding for Open Educational Resource initiatives
Collect, organize and maintain statistical data on all activities concerning library resources in print and digital format
Serve as liaison to assigned academic departments to enhance usage and marketing/promotion of library resources to campus community.

Provide professional oversight and supervision of staff engaged in the processing of selected materials
Create and maintain collection integrity with collection policies, weeding protocols and inventory assessments
Selects, manages, and weeds the library collections
Support library reference services with scheduled desk hours (in-person and remote).
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

A master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library program is required, supplemented by 3 to 5 years professional experience in an academic library. Experience with cataloging print and electronic resources (such as cataloging, managing subscriptions, and resolving access issues) is required. This position also requires experience with an integrated library management system and experience with RDA and MARC cataloging rules. Experience supervising staff and/or student workers is desired. Additional preferred experience includes familiarity with batch editing processes using OCLC or external utility such as MarcEdit; experience with batch loading and maintenance of vendor catalog records; experience with EZproxy systems; and advanced expertise with metadata schema such as Dublin Core.

Supplemental Information

To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three supervisory references including the most recent supervisor.

Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Health Insurance Plans
The University offers two PPO Plans, one being a High Deductible Health Plan that are administrated by Healthgram and utilizes the Great West Health (GWH)-Cigna PPO network. A Wellness Premium discount is available to those that participate. A full vision benefit is included. Health insurance coverage becomes effective on the 61st day of employment.

Dental Insurance
The University offers dental coverage through Delta Dental of North Carolina. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.

Life Insurance
The University provides a group term life insurance policy through The Standard with a value of one times the annual salary. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.

Long-term Disability Insurance
The University provides each full-time employee with group long-term disability insurance through The Standard. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.

Supplemental Policies
Supplemental life insurance and short-term disability, accident and cancer policies are available through Colonial and Aflac. Premiums for these individual policies may be paid through payroll deduction.

Retirement

To assist faculty and staff in planning for their retirement, Johnson C. Smith University provides a 403 (b) retirement plan utilizing TIAA that allows for supplemental and matching contributions. Enrollment in this plan is not automatic. Employees may elect a percentage towards supplemental contributions immediately. Eligible employees are required to make contributions in order to receive the University’s matching contributions after one (1) year of service. The one-year waiting period may be waived if the employee participated in a TIAA retirement plan at a prior eligible institution (documentation required). A six-month waiver may also be available if the employee’s most recent prior employer was a 403(b)-eligible organization (verification required). The University will match contributions on a dollar for dollar basis up to a maximum of 5% for eligible employees.

Sick Leave
Faculty and non-academic personnel accrue one paid day of sick leave for each month of employment the calendar year. Accrued but unused sick leave may be accumulated and carried over from year to year, up to a maximum of 60 days. Sick leave may be taken for the employee’s personal illness, medical appointments or the illness of a parent, child or spouse.

Vacation Leave

Non-academic personnel earn one paid day of vacation leave for each month of employment during the calendar year. Administrative Officers and Non-academic personnel may accrue a maximum of 20 vacation leave days.

Bereavement Leave
Non-academic personnel will be granted up to three days of bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member.

Other Leaves of Absence & Holidays
Other leaves of absence including sabbaticals, leave for military and jury duty, educational and Family/Medical Leave are available for eligible employees. The University is closed in observance of 13 holidays.

Tuition Remission
Full-time employees who have completed six months of continuous service are eligible to enroll in a maximum of three semester hours at Johnson C. Smith University and will receive a discount of one-half of the tuition cost. If an employee qualifies for tuition remission, the dependent children of that employee may also receive the tuition discount for up to 18 credit hours. Through the Council of Independent Colleges Consortium employees and their dependents may also be eligible for a full tuition waiver at one of over one hundred participating consortium schools.

HealthPlex and Wellness Programs
The grant-funded facility is available to all employees during the hours of operation and a coordinator is on duty to train employees to properly operate the equipment and get the most out of their workout routine. The University also sponsors a variety of Wellness programs throughout the year for faculty, staff and students.

Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help employees and their immediate family members who are troubled by marital, financial, and emotional and substance abuse and other problems. Services provided through the EAP are strictly confidential and free of charge. University EAP services are provided through Atrium Health and The Standard.

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