Share Email Opening Title Metadata Librarian  Description Job Summary: Margaret Herrick Library is seeking a creative, dynamic, service-oriented Metadata Librarian (ML). The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the library’s film history subject specialists and will support the cataloging activities of the Technical Services Department, including bibliographic data quality control and database maintenance. The position is supervised by the Head of Technical Services. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: In a supporting role the ML will perform bibliographic control of both MARC and non-MARC metadata to ensure that they meet local and national standards. Consulting and collaborating with various library stakeholders as appropriate, this position will be responsible for implementing quality control in our library catalogs as directed by the Department Head and Authority Control Librarian. The ML serves as a liaison to authority and database enrichment vendors (such as OCLC) and performs the loading and quality control activities for vendor-supplied data. Qualified candidates will collaborate with Technical Services Department staff members to provide support in transitioning the department to a post-MARC communication format while continuing to contribute original and copy metadata to the Voyager catalog. They will also assist in special projects undertaken by the department as assigned by the Department Head and may participate in departmental and library-wide committees and work groups. Other cataloging and library duties will be assigned as required.   Position Requirements -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in film studies, film history or related discipline. -ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library Science. -Thorough knowledge of MARC and non-MARC metadata standards and practices. -Two years cataloging experience in original, copy and authority of MARC and non-MARC standards. -Demonstrated work experience in catalog modules of integrated library systems, preferably Voyager. -Demonstrated ability to solve cataloging problems in multiple bibliographic formats (e.g. monographic, periodical, etc.) -Experience with vendor authority control processes, preferably OCLC authorities, and original authority metadata creation. -Experience with loading large vendor record sets, such as OCLC. -Experience creating and manipulating data sets; experience with metadata crosswalks. -Knowledge of practices with linked data, semantic web applications, BIBFRAME, and authority/identifier initiatives. -Knowledge of database maintenance practices, including experience using global changes to clean up data. -Knowledge of new cataloging standards, Resource Description and Access (RDA) and BIBFRAME. -Some successful project management experience, preferably in a film studies, art or humanities library. -Ability to reach consensus with diverse constituencies. -Ability to prioritize work to ensure that departmental and library goals are realized. -Ability to work under supervision and independently. -Commitment to enhancing services through teamwork. -Demonstrated commitment to staff development and continuing education. -Excellent oral and written communication skills. -Flexibility in performing different tasks and learning new library systems. Applicants should submit cover letter and resume by March 11, 2016 to be considered for this position.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Position Metadata Librarian   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Open Date 12/21/2015   Location Beverly Hills   About the Organization The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a global community of more than 10,000 of the most accomplished artists, filmmakers and executives working in film. In addition to celebrating and recognizing excellence in filmmaking through the Oscars, the Academy supports a wide range of initiatives to promote the art and science of the movies, including public programming, educational outreach and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.   EOE Statement The Academy is committed to equal opportunity in employment and to creating and valuing diversity in its workforce. Maintaining a diverse workforce is important to the Academy. The Academy enforces a strict policy that prohibits discrimination in hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, or termination, whether on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or genetic information. This includes a workplace that is free of all forms of harassment. Also, to help foster diversity, the Academy uses programs that ensure fairness of opportunity, pay, and growth to all applicants and employees. Every employee of the Academy is required to follow this policy and to preserve the Academy’s commitment to diversity.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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