Cataloging and Metadata Librarian

Responsibilities

• Create and enhance catalog records for books, audiovisual materials, serials, digital assets, and maps
• Perform complex database maintenance to ensure integrity and fullness of catalog data
• Serve as an expert and advisor on evolving cataloging standards and emerging trends in critical cataloging
• Collaborate with colleagues at Colby and Bates Colleges on cataloging standards and best practices
• Support discoverability, clarity, and consistency in catalog records

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library program or an advanced degree in a related discipline
• One year of experience cataloging using MARC and RDA (including education-based experience)
• Familiarity with metadata standards including MARC, RDA, LCSH, and LC Genre/Form Terms
• Familiarity with current and emerging trends in descriptive metadata
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Capacity to learn new integrated library systems and technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Cataloging knowledge of one or more foreign languages
• Experience classifying materials according to Library of Congress Classification
• Familiarity with sheet music, maps, or other specialized formats in a library context

About the Company

Bowdoin College is a preeminent liberal arts college located in Brunswick, Maine. The Bowdoin College Library serves as the intellectual heart of the campus, offering rich collections and vibrant spaces for research and teaching.