Head, Metadata Management

The Collections Acquisition & Metadata Services Division (CAMS) is eager to recruit a new Head of Metadata Management to fulfill a pivotal and creative role in support of its multifaceted operations and projects. Operations include vendor data import into the FOLIO system, optimizing workflows with third party applications, supporting FAST heading workflows, executing database queries, conducting batch record maintenance/enhancement, and collaborating in special projects and task forces.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Metadata Management:

• Collaborate with Libraries IT in the development and maintenance of vendor metadata load profiles, data exports to external systems, and fulfill an integral role as a liaison with the IT department.
• Provide quality control and optimal normalization of shelf ready workflows, working with vendors to implement best practices.
• Work closely with peers in Collections Strategies in assessing metadata sources and practices for electronic resources
• Collaborate with staff in CAMS and the Rare Book & Manuscript Library regarding special projects with metadata needs.

Collection Maintenance and Batch Processing:

• Perform bulk edit changes in the FOLIO inventory as necessary for data remediation or adding retention statements to collaborative collections.
• Support authority workflows in collaboration with Libraries IT.
• Query collection inventory to support ReCAP projects, track fund expenditures, or support collection analysis. Explore FOLIO API capabilities.

FOLIO System Implementation and Support:

• Support the implementation and ongoing workflow development for acquisitions and collection inventory maintenance and processes.
• Explore opportunities for automation and optimize FOLIO settings and features. Help manage and monitor EDI invoicing settings and routines.

Staff Training, Workflow Development, Documentation

• Facilitate and train staff in the application of FAST subject vocabularies.
• Assist division librarians in maintaining procedural documentation in wiki-spaces.
• Explore software solutions and metadata related tools for possible introduction to procedures and workflows.

Required:

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience with multiple library systems, metadata standards and formats, leading to resource discovery.
• Experience with database queries and applications, use of SQL, API's, and various tools and supporting software.
• Excellent communication, organization, and analytical problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with Voyager and/or FOLIO library management systems.
• Understanding of library acquisitions practices and linkage to metadata
• Knowledge of programming languages and tools relevant to metadata management.
• Experience in an academic library setting.

Join us in shaping the future of library services and advancing open data initiatives at Columbia University!

For serious consideration, please apply online with your current CV and a letter of interest at: https://academic.careers.columbia.edu/