CareerPlan

Associate Museum Librarian, Cataloging and Metadata

The Met Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, USFull-time$95k–$105k2026-10-08 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Performs original and complex copy cataloging, creates high-quality descriptive and technical metadata in MARC and non-MARC formats for physical and digital collections, and supports research activities through reference assistance and publications.

Role type

Associate Museum Librarian (Cataloging and Metadata)

Builds

Descriptive and technical metadata records for physical and digital collections

Domain

Museum library / Art history / Information science

Required skills

Original and complex copy cataloging, MARC and non-MARC metadata creation, RDA standards, NACO record creation, Linked data initiatives, Reference services, Project management, Romance or European language reading

Preferred skills

TMS records creation, Automated methods for bibliographic records enhancement, Large cataloging projects, Second and third language proficiency

Technologies

OCLC Connexion, MarcEdit, OpenRefine, Integrated library system, TMS, Wikidata

Responsibilities

Applies specialized subject and metadata expertise to perform original and complex copy cataloging; Creates high-quality descriptive and technical metadata in MARC and non-MARC formats; Creates and enhances LC/NACO records and participates in linked data initiatives; Provides reference assistance and research support to Museum staff and visiting researchers; Maintains a course of professional development through participation in professional associations.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC