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As part of a new partnership between the North Carolina Central University School of Library and Information Sciences (NCCU SLIS) and Princeton University Library, this position is only open to recent graduates of the NCCU SLIS program. Graduates from 2022, 2021, and 2020 are eligible.

Designed to strategically address the information profession's lack of diversity, this fellowship program will give the successful candidate an opportunity to gain experience and skills necessary to thrive as an information professional. Princeton University Library is committed to making a positive impact for underrepresented and under-considered groups in the area of cataloging and metadata. We seek to create and support professional opportunities for individuals from underrepresented groups through our recruitment and search practices, and seek candidates who support our core values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and respect. Princeton University Library will assist the Fellow in preparing for the job market upon completion of the program.

Reporting to one of the Cataloging and Metadata Services (CaMS) department team leaders, with regular, one-on-one mentoring with the Assistant University Librarian for Metadata Services, the Cataloging and Metadata Fellow will be a vital member of CaMS. CaMS is a multidisciplinary group of talented individuals working collaboratively to support the teaching, learning, and research mission of Princeton University by providing efficient, thorough, and accurate access to the Library's holdings in a variety of formats and languages. In addition, CaMS is currently partnering with staff in other areas of the Library to identify and mitigate harmful language and descriptions in the Library’s catalog.

As a member of CaMS, you will work collaboratively with library colleagues to ensure discoverability of library materials in a variety of formats through the creation of bibliographic descriptions conforming to national and local standards. You will also perform authority control work as necessary to maintain database integrity and contribute authority records to the Library of Congress via the Name Authority Cooperative Program (NACO) of the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC). In addition, you will participate in the reparative description and harmful language work being undertaken by the Library.

Princeton University Library is one of the world's leading research libraries, serving 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, 5 million 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 professional and support staff working in a large central library, 9 specialized branches, and 3 storage facilities.

This position will focus primarily on learning the skills and tools cataloging/metadata librarians use to support the research, teaching, and learning mission of an academic institution. This position will work extensively in OCLC Connexion and Alma (library services platform). Throughout the two year appointment, this position will be encouraged to explore different aspects of metadata creation and management.

• Use software applications and tools (e.g., OCLC Connexion or WorldShare, and/or MarcEdit) to enter and manipulate bibliographic data.
• Perform associated authority control work as necessary to maintain database integrity.
• 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.
• Maintain current knowledge of national and international developments and trends in cataloging, metadata, and related areas.

• Masters of Library Science or Masters of Information Science
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work in a collegial, team environment
• Willingness to learn new technologies
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Motivation to learn and improve
• Demonstrated knowledge of, or interest in, metadata and metadata content standards plus tools (e.g., MARC (MAchine Readable Cataloging), Resource Description and Access (RDA), Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), Library of Congress Classification (LCC), Alma Library Services Platform, and OCLC Connexion.

Applications must include cover letter, resume and academic transcript. In your cover letter, please discuss the impact you hope to have on the information profession’s lack of diversity. Priority will be given to applications received by March 15, 2022; position will remain open until filled. Professionals who enthusiastically embrace the empathy, courage, self-reflection and respect of a multi-cultural, diverse and inclusive workplace, and who strive to incorporate those values in their work and interactions are encouraged to apply.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO IS THE LAW

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