Metadata Librarian

Metadata LibrarianAs a Metadata Librarian focused on original and copy cataloging, metadata, and quality processes within the Books Content and Cataloging group of ProQuest – a part of Clarivate, you will be part of a team of librarians who are cataloging and metadata professionals. Your focus will be on cataloging monograph titles and other content formats, quality assurance, and customer support tasks related to ensuring that our products have associated MARC records to deliver to our customers. About you Education, Experience and Skills: Bachelor’s degree and/or master’s degree in library science or relevant subject2+ year(s) experience working in Libraries/Digital Libraries/Digital Asset Management with 1+ years’ experience cataloging books, with increasing responsibilityExperience in cataloging books, as well as non-print materials formats and non-English languageExperience using validation programs such as MARCEdit and MarcReportCataloging experience (original and copy cataloging) and subject analysis and classification for books contentExperience with MARC, AACR2 and RDA, Library of Congress Program for Cooperative Cataloging Policy Statements, and Library of Congress authority filesDemonstrated experience with MARC 21Knowledge of current and emerging cataloging and metadata standards, tools, and best practicesStrong analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to detailIt would be great if you also have : Cataloging experience in RDA for monographs, videos, music, scores, government documentsKnowledge of XML, various schemas, books metadata standardsStrong communication skills in a global environmentWhat would you be doing in this role  Catalogue MARC records for eBook titles, applying authorized subjects, assigning class numbers, author headings and other access points, following the MARC and RDA rules and using Library of Congress authoritiesValidate MARC records using one or more validation tools, following the team documentation in the quality assurance processEnrich brief MARC records to full MARC records for eBook titlesAnalyze and improve Library of Congress subject headings, classification numbers and Dewey numbersDevelop an understanding of our eBook, video, and government products As a member of the Cataloging team, you will work collaboratively with the Books Content and Cataloging group that curates our comprehensive Books metadata repository, helping libraries, booksellers, publishers, and other information professionals discover titles in the vast Books marketplace. You will also work with the Alexander Street and Government Information groups. The role will be based in India with a hybrid work environment out of our Chennai office.At Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all  qualified persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.