**REVISED**Chinese Languages Cataloging Librarian
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ (In Person)
$100,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
- REVISED
- Chinese Languages Cataloging Librarian
D-26-LIB-00002
| Library | Library Princeton University Library seeks candidates for the position of Chinese Languages Cataloging Librarian. The position reports to the Leader of the Non-Roman Script Languages Team and supports Princeton University's teaching and research mission by ensuring timely, accurate access to library collections through creating and maintaining bibliographic, holdings, and authority records for Chinese-language resources. The Chinese Languages Cataloging Librarian catalogs monographic and continuing resources in the Cataloging and Metadata Services (CaMS) department and oversees all aspects of metadata creation and management for Chinese-language materials. Princeton University Library is one of the world's leading research libraries, supporting a diverse community of 5,200 undergraduates, 2,700 graduate students, 1,200 faculty members, and many visiting scholars. Its holdings include more than 7 million printed volumes, 85 thousand manuscripts, 2 million non-print items, and extensive collections of digital text, data, and images. The Library employs a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of more than 300 staff working in a large central library, 9 specialized branches, and 3 storage facilities. Primary Responsibilities- Create metadata (original and complex copy cataloging with related authority work) according to national and local standards (RDA, CCSH, LCC, NACO) for other Library material in various formats and subject areas based on department needs.
- Update and enhance existing metadata according to national and local standards to reflect the most recent metadata rules and practices for monographic and serial publications in both OCLC and the Library's local database.
- Participate in professional activities, scholarship, and committee assignments within the library, on campus, and in professional associations at a level to meet criteria for continuing appointment.
- Assist with special projects, as assigned, and collaborate with colleagues on issues related to metadata creation and maintenance.
- Keep current with national and international developments and trends in cataloging, metadata, and related areas. Key Qualifications Required
- Graduate degree in library science (ALA-accredited) or advanced degree in a relevant field.
- Proficiency in Chinese.
- Strong knowledge of metadata standards:
RDA, LCSH, LCC, MARC 21
- Contribute new name authorities to the Library of Congress Name Authority File
- Flexible and adaptable to conceptual and technological change.
- Familiarity with library software and integrated systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; proven ability to collaborate across projects. Preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and oral).
- Reading knowledge of another East Asian language.
- Experience in academic libraries or cultural heritage institutions.
- Knowledge of Chinese history, literature, and culture.
Expected Salary Range:
$90,000- $110,000 The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Requisition No:
D-26-LIB-00002
- Required information is denoted with an asterisk.
In some cases, your references may be contacted using the email address that you provide for them and may be asked to provide their recommendation via a web-based form similar to the application form. Be sure to provide the correct email addresses for you and all of your references to ensure that communications from Princeton University are properly delivered. For more information send an email to ML5773@princeton.edu . PI283342415
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