Summary:

This
position provides project-based cataloging for sound recordings, and additional
formats as needed. The Acquisitions & Cataloging Department has identified
over 450,000 items in the Belfer
Audio Archive that require catalog records. This position reports to the Catalog
Librarian and may have supervisory responsibilities, including delegating work
to Bargaining Unit staff, interns, or student workers.

Responsibilities:

Primary
responsibilities:

• Perform original cataloging or complex copy
  cataloging and classification primarily for sound recordings, using both
  MARC and non-MARC metadata; ensure that work adheres to both local and
  national guidelines and standards. Support metadata creation for non-traditional
  bibliographic material for ContentDM and SURFACE, Syracuse University’s
  Institutional Repository.
• Working with librarians and supervisors,
  contributes to the integrity of access points: name, subject, and series
  authority files. Perform independent research to create name authority
  file records.
• Resolve problems in cataloging and inventory
  uncovered in the course of project work.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of latest trends
  and developments in bibliographic control; keeping abreast of developments
  in RDA, MARC, and other standards as applicable.
• Assist in bulk catalog maintenance and report
  generation using cataloging utilities and software.
• Deploy the most efficient means for
  accomplishing projects, using appropriate software and other applications
  to enhance productivity.
• Provide support for high-priority cataloging
  projects as assigned; this may include assisting with grant-funded
  projects.  

 Secondary responsibilities:

• Participate in continuing education,
  professional development, and training activities.
• Attend meetings of the Acquisitions &
  Cataloging management team of librarians and supervisors as needed.

   

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s
  degree and at least two years of library technical services experience or
  equivalent; Masters’ Degree in Library or Information Science (ALA-accredited)
  preferred.
• Familiarity with AACR2/RDA, LCSH, the MARC format, and other
  relevant standards, such as Dublin Core or VRA.
• Knowledge of bibliographic utility such as OCLC and an
  integrated library system, such as Voyager.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Familiarity
  with office computer applications (databases, word processing, spreadsheets)
  required.
• Familiarity
  with MacroExpress, SQL, MarcEdit or other cataloging utilities preferred.    
• Music
  experience or background preferred

  Strong
  communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary & Benefits:

Commensurate
with education and experience