Description

The Head of Metadata and Cataloging provides administrative and operational leadership for metadata and cataloging services across Smith College Libraries. Reporting to the Director of Collections, Discovery, and Systems, this position is responsible for the planning, supervision, assessment, and ongoing direction of metadata and cataloging operations for general collections, with particular responsibility for batch loading, metadata remediation, metadata quality control, and the management of bibliographic, holdings, and inventory data in FOLIO and related metadata workflows. The Head works closely with the Cataloging Librarian, Electronic Resources staff, Discovery and Systems colleagues, and the East Asian Cataloging Librarian to ensure that library resources are represented accurately and function reliably across systems used for management and discovery. The position collaborates with the Head of Collection Strategies and other managers on unit priorities, policies, and cross-functional initiatives. In a small-team environment, the Head balances substantive hands-on technical work with managerial responsibility, policy and workflow development, documentation, change management, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
3+ years of relevant experience in metadata, cataloging, technical services, library systems, digital collections, repository work, or comparable structured-data work.
Demonstrated experience working with batch processes, structured data, imports or exports, bulk editing, metadata cleanup, or related data maintenance workflows.
Experience working with at least one library services platform, discovery service, repository platform, or comparable data management environment.
Knowledge of metadata and cataloging standards, including MARC and RDA, or demonstrated ability to learn and apply library metadata standards quickly.
Demonstrated ability to analyze problems, document workflows, manage detailed work accurately, and exercise sound judgment when making changes that affect access or discovery.
Demonstrated supervisory, management, or equivalent administrative experience in a collaborative environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusivity, accessibility, and reparative metadata practices.
Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.