Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in Cataloging Specialist, Latin Scripts Posting Number 2025-14506 Posted Date 12 hours ago(2/18/2025 3:14 PM) Location : Location US-NY-New York Hybrid Remote Work Classification Fully Onsite: 100% Onsite Department KARMS/Knowledge Access/Specialized Cataloging School/Division Division of Libraries (LB1082) Compensation Grade Band 52 Union N/A FT/PT Full-Time Category Libraries Position Summary Performs original and complex copy cataloging of materials in Latin scripts in general and special collections. Analyzes, develops, implements, and documents processes and workflows related to Latin script cataloging and bibliographic maintenance. Contributes to cooperative cataloging programs, such as NACO, SACO, and BIBCO. Assigns, trains, and reviews work of processing and cataloging assistants, students, and casuals. Troubleshoots and resolves processing problems. Monitors and evaluates the quality of vendor-supplied bibliographic records. Assists in implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting metadata processes. Serves as a resource for branch and consortium libraries, including NYU global sites, on matters related to cataloging specialization. In consultation with KARMS Department Heads, Supervisors, and Subject Librarians, assists with the development and implementation of KARMS metadata policies and procedures. Qualifications Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education:
Master's Degree Master’s degree in library and information studies or equivalent experience.

Required Experience:
3+ years Performing unrevised original cataloging for materials in an academic library.

Preferred Experience:
3+ years Familiarity with Authority Control and Program for Cooperative Cataloging (NACO, SACO, and BIBCO). Proven experience in workflow analysis, design, and documentation. Experience in training.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of cataloging standards (e.g., RDA). Experience with MARC, LCSH, and LC Classification. Good organizational, time-management, and analytical skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work with a large and diverse staff of full-time and part-time employees. Reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages, with an aptitude for working with materials in a range of foreign languages

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of Ex Libris ILS systems such as Alma. Working knowledge of OCLC Connexion interface. Understanding of existing and emerging cataloging principles and metadata schemas
Additional Information In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $82,500.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

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