Rare Materials Metadata Specialist, Part-Time

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Requirements

The Rare Materials Metadata Specialist, a 20 hour per week, part-time term position, works in the Technical Services department and office area under the direction of the Unit Head of Metadata Services. They will work to complete the creation of bibliographic metadata for the Nicholas Scheetz Book Collection held in the Booth Family Center for Special Collections. The bibliographic metadata will be added to the Library’s integrated library system (Alma) by June 30, 2026. Primary duties include, but are not limited to:

• Search the Library’s system (Alma) as well as OCLC Connexion for specific bibliographic records.

• Update item records in the Library’s system (Alma), enhanced copy and original cataloging, and physical processing of the items using rare book ID strips and barcodes.

• Have shared supervision from the Curator of Rare Books in the Booth Family Center for Special Collections.

Work Interactions

• Works closely with librarians, specialists, and paraprofessionals in the Technical Services Department and the Booth Family Center for Special Collections

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• Works with staff at other WRLC (Washington Research Library Consortium) institutions

Requirements and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from ALA-accredited institution and/or an advanced degree in a relevant discipline with previous cataloging experience

• 2 or more years of experience in performing original and enhanced copy cataloging, enhancement and enrichment of bibliographic materials

• Demonstrated knowledge of MARC and non-MARC metadata formats, standards and schema

• Working knowledge of special collections and rare book metadata standards including Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials and Books (DCRM(B)), Descriptive Cataloging of Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, and Early Modern Manuscripts (AMREMM), and RBMS (Rare Books and Manuscripts Section) genre terms

• Working knowledge of descriptive bibliography and issues specific to rare materials

• Experience with a national bibliographic utility, such as OCLC, and a local online system, such as Alma

• Working knowledge of current metadata standards such as FRBR, Resource Description and Access (RDA), Program for Cooperative Cataloging/Library of Congress Policy Statements, Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), Library of Congress Classification (LCC), and other emerging standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of special collections and rare book metadata standards including Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials and Books (DCRM(B)), Descriptive Cataloging of Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, and Early Modern Manuscripts (AMREMM), and RBMS (Rare Books and Manuscripts Section) genre terms

• Working knowledge of descriptive bibliography and issues specific to rare materials

• Knowledge of issues and emerging trends in metadata, discovery tools, digital library development, digital preservation, & cataloging standards and practices

• Experience working in an academic or research library

• Aptitude for complex, analytical work with attention to detail, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and flexibility

• Ability to work in a continually changing environment, to exercise initiative, and to work independently as well as part of a team

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation .

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website .