[DCRM-L] Position Announcement: Head of Cataloging and Metadata, New-York Historical Society

[Henry Raine]

Posted by request:

*New-York Historical Society Museum & Library*

*JOB TITLE:*         Head of Cataloging and Metadata

*DEPARTMENT:*    Library

*REPORTS TO:*     Vice President and Library Director

*The New-York Historical Society*, a preeminent educational and research
institution, is home to both New York City’s oldest museum and to one of
the nation’s most distinguished independent research libraries. The Society
is dedicated to presenting exhibitions and public programs, and fostering
research that reveal the dynamism of history and its influence on the world
of today. Founded in 1804, its holdings cover four centuries of American
history, and include one of the world’s greatest collections of books,
manuscripts, graphic materials, historical artifacts, and American art
documenting the history of the United States as seen through the prism of
New York.

*The collections of the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library* are particularly
strong in local history of New York City and State; colonial history; the
Revolutionary War; American military and naval history; religion and
religious movements; the Anglo-American slave trade and slavery in the
United States; the Civil War; records of benevolent and charitable
organizations; American biography and genealogy; American art and art
patronage; American architecture from the late 18th century to the present;
and 19th and 20th century portraiture and documentary photographs of New
York City. The collections include 20,000 linear feet of manuscripts,
500,000 photographs, 400,000 prints, 350,000 books and pamphlets, 150,000
architectural drawings, and vast collections of ephemera.

*JOB SUMMARY:*  The N-YHS Library seeks an imaginative and forward looking
library professional with demonstrated leadership skills to join its
management team as Head of Cataloging and Metadata.  Reporting to the Vice
President and Librarian, the position is responsible for leading the
Cataloging and Metadata Department of the Library.

*EDUCATION:*  BA, preferably in the humanities.  MLIS from an
ALA-accredited library school.

*QUALIFICATIONS:*

   - 3-5 years of library cataloging experience and demonstrated ability to
   effectively supervise staff
   - Solid knowledge of national cataloging protocols and current
   cataloging best practices, including AACR2r, RDA, LCSH, LCC, DCRM, DACS,
   and MARC21 formats; knowledge of other metadata standards (Dublin Core,
   MODS); and experience working with rare and special materials
   - Attention to detail; demonstrated ability to work independently; good
   communication skills; and demonstrated ability to work collegially in a
   team environment
   - Ability to read at least one modern Western foreign language other
   than English


*ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:*

   - Managing and overseeing all original and copy cataloging
   - Original cataloging and classification of library materials in a
   variety of formats
   - Recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising cataloging staff, both
   permanent and project
   - Collaborating with the Director of the Library’s Digital Program on
   metadata and digital asset management
   - Collaborating with the Head of Archival Processing to improve access
   to archival collections
   - Contributing to grant proposals, as needed
   - Collaborating with curatorial staff on setting catalog priorities

*PHYSICAL DEMANDS:* The physical demands described here are representative
of those that must be met by an employee with or without accommodation, to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This is largely a sedentary role using a computer; however, some shelving
is required.  This would require the ability to remove books from shelves,
push fully-loaded book carts, re-shelve books, and bend or stoop as
necessary.

For consideration please send a cover letter, resume and salary
requirements to: *resumes at nyhistory.org <resumes at nyhistory.org>*. Please
reference the job title in the subject line. Initial interviews may be
conducted via teleconferencing.

The New-York Historical Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer

-- 
Henry Felix Raine
Director of the Library Digital Program and Institutional Digital Repository
New-York Historical Society Museum & Library
170 Central Park West
New York, NY 10024

Voice: 212-485-9257
Email: henry.raine at nyhistory.org

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