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Job Description JCFPL JOB TITLE: Librarian II (Cataloging Librarian) DEPARTMENT: Collections and Technical Services LOCATION: Priscilla Gardner Main Library REPORTS TO: Head of Collections and Technical Services CIVIL SERVICE JOB TITLE: Librarian II STARTING SALARY RANGE: $66,654 to $73,646 per year FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time WORKWEEK: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (35 hours/week). May be required to work evenings and weekends as needed. APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 23, 2025 BENEFIT SUMMARY: This summary outlines the general benefits available to library employees, designed to support their health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits available to Full-Time Employees: Medical coverage 60 days from the first day of employment, Prescription coverage is the first of the month following 60 days of employment at no cost to the employee and additional cost per each dependent added. Dental coverage is provided at no cost 60 days after the first day of employment. Vision coverage is provided at no cost and reimbursed at $250.00 per year. Additional Full-Time benefits include Life & AD&D insurance, 403b, Participation in pension plan (dependent on age at the time of hire date). Part-Time Employee benefits include participation in pension plan and sick/vacation leave. A more detailed summary can be found on our Employment Opportunities page located at JCFPL is the largest municipal library in the State of New Jersey, with ten locations and growing, and a collection comprising over 2.5 million print and digital items. Our staff of nearly 120 dedicated individuals serves the residents, students, and workers of Jersey City: the largest city in Hudson County, N.J., and the second-largest city in New Jersey. The staff of JCFPL reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of Jersey City, which is consistently ranked as the most diverse community in the United States. Collectively, our staff speaks over 16 languages, including English, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, Tagalog, Gujarati, Marathi, Igbo, Portuguese, and others. JCFPL is committed to building on our strong foundation and expanding our ability to meet the needs of Jersey City’s growing and increasingly diverse community. About the Position: The Cataloging Librarian is responsible for efficiently and accurately cataloging and classifying print and electronic resources to ensure their effective discovery and access by library patrons. This role involves managing metadata, maintaining the library's catalog, and collaborating with other library staff to enhance the overall user experience. The position is responsible for supervising the library’s technical services staff and reports to the Head of the Collections and Technical Services Division. Job Duties: • Cataloging and Classification:, • Create bibliographic records for print and electronic materials using standardized cataloging rules such as MARC (Machine-Readable Cataloging) format., • Assign appropriate subject headings, classification numbers, and keywords to facilitate accurate resource discovery., • Utilize online databases, cataloging software, and integrated library systems (ILS) to input and manage bibliographic data., • Metadata Management:, • Enhance and maintain accurate metadata for all resources, including title, author, publisher, publication date, and edition details., • Update and revise existing records to reflect changes, corrections, and additions to the collection., • Ensure consistency and quality of metadata to improve search and retrieval processes., • Electronic Resources Management:, • Catalog and maintain electronic resources such as e-books, online databases, digital magazines, and audiovisual materials., • -Ensure seamless integration of electronic resources into the library's catalog and website., • Authority Control:, • Implement authority control procedures to ensure standardized and consistent terminology, author names, and subject headings in the catalog., • Collaborate with other library staff to resolve discrepancies and enhance the overall quality of bibliographic data., • Collaboration and Training:, • Work closely with acquisition and reference librarians to ensure accurate and timely cataloging of newly acquired materials., • Train library staff on cataloging procedures, metadata standards, and best practices., • Assist patrons and staff in locating materials through effective search strategies and troubleshooting., • Collection Management:, • Collaborate with collection development teams to ensure appropriate selection and acquisition of resources aligned with community needs., • Assist in weeding and deaccessioning outdated or damaged materials from the collection., • ** Process materials, • -Supervise technical services staff to ensure items are shelf-ready in a timely manner, • Professional Development:, • Stay current with emerging trends and best practices in cataloging, classification, and metadata standards., • Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program., • Strong understanding of cataloging principles, metadata standards, and classification systems (e.g., Dewey Decimal, Library of Congress)., • Proficiency in using cataloging tools, integrated library systems (ILS), and MARC record editing software., • Familiarity with electronic resource management and emerging trends in digital library services., • Attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to work independently., • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues., • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously., • -Fluency in a language other than English, especially one or more of those spoken by a substantial portion of Jersey City’s population, including Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Gujarati, or Tagalog., • -Supervisory experience. This vacancy is associated with a New Jersey Civil Service job title. The New Jersey Civil Service Commission requires all incumbents to possess and be prepared to verify the minimum experience and skills required for the associated Civil Service job title. This position is subject to residency requirements as set forth in the New Jersey First Act and not available for work visa sponsorship. Powered by JazzHR gjbwAGEDJw

Job DescriptionDescriptionOverview The New York Public Library’s (NYPL) Special Collections Processing (SCP) department is seeking a proven and collaborative Senior Manager for Rare Materials Cataloging to strengthen and expand its current operations devoted to rare and special format materials. The Senior Manager will provide vision, leadership, and oversight for the cataloging and description of materials held and acquired by the curatorial divisions at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, and the Library for the Performing Arts. Working within SCP and across NYPL, the Senior Manager of Rare Materials Cataloging is responsible for ensuring the accurate and appropriate bibliographical description of the Library’s Special Collections material including rare books, manuscripts, broadsides, pamphlets, serials, maps, photographs, prints, illustrations, designs, artwork, three-dimensional models, realia, audio and moving images, and related items that are not components of archival collections. The Senior Manager provides leadership for the Library’s standards for the description of rare materials and special formats held in the Research Libraries, develops and documents project workflows for processing and accessioning new acquisitions and existing backlog, and coordinates the enhancement of metadata in collaboration with the Metadata Services manager. The position will also perform cataloging of complex rare materials according to national and local cataloging standards and procedures, supervise staff cataloging rare materials and special formats, and assist in training other catalogers at NYPL. In collaboration with BookOps Cataloging, SCP managers, and key partners in curatorial and public services, this position will draft and maintain NYPL’s Special Collections Cataloging Manual. While based at the Library Services Center (LSC) in Long Island City, Queens, the Senior Manager works across the organization to establish and deepen collaborative relationships that unify and strengthen rare materials cataloging and the Library’s stewardship efforts. We are looking for someone we can count on to: Own: • The planning, coordination, and effective management of the unit’s day-to-day operations to ensure accuracy, foster collaboration, and advance description priorities and institutional goalsTeach:, • Best practices by developing, maintaining, and communicating standards for cataloging rare materials and special formats, fostering a community that values problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation, • Stakeholders by informing them of ongoing developments and strategic plans, while also developing new strategies for staff engagement and communicationLearn:, • The full scope of NYPL’s research collections to develop a deep understanding of the materials acquired and the challenges in addressing outstanding backlogs, • From ongoing developments in bibliographic description, proposing new methods and approaches to keep NYPL at the forefront of the fieldImprove:, • How teams work together by clarifying policies, optimizing processes, and strengthening channels for communication and staff engagement, • Upon the departmental structure and reporting lines by evaluating them and proposing short- and long-term changes, • Meet with department staff, partners in BookOps, and curatorial staff to assess the effectiveness of cataloging workflows, prioritization, and department structure3 months, this person will:, • Understand gaps in policies and cataloging procedures and develop a preliminary plan for aligning stakeholders around a shared vision, • Develop improved methods of communication with curatorial and public service partners, • Develop and share cataloging project queues for the next 2-3 years that reflect curatorial and institutional priorities, in collaboration with the Associate Director for Special Collections Processing6 months and beyond, this person will:, • Develop and document a plan to address rare materials and special format cataloging long-term and near-term goals, including new acquisitions, backlogs, data remediation and new initiatives, • Plan, coordinate, and manage unit workflows and cataloging project queues based on collection priorities and institutional goals, setting benchmarks, estimating staff time, and ensuring timely completion of priority projects, • Supervise and train professional and paraprofessional staff, providing guidance on cataloging workflows, standards, and project priorities, • Perform and oversee original and complex copy cataloging, review catalog records for accuracy and adherence to national and local standards, and manage the creation and verification of authority records for national and local databases, • Contribute to the development, documentation, and standardization of NYPL cataloging best practices, while staying current with developments in linked data and other relevant technical services trends, • Collect and report cataloging statistics and support resource, cost, and capacity planning by estimating staff effort for acquisitions and project workflows, • Propose and implement approved changes to team structure to support institutional goals and represent NYPL at conferences or collaborative projects related to special collections description, • ALA-accredited MLS / MLIS or advanced degree with relevant, substantial research library experience in special collectionsRequired Experience, • 7+ years of successful professional experience in cataloging special collection material, • 3+ years of supervisory experience of professionals and paraprofessionals in the cataloging of special collections materials, • Subject matter expert or relevant experience with the histories, preservation, and description of rare and unique materials across formats, within the broader contexts of the humanities and special collections librarianship, • 2 or more years of experience as an independent contributor for personal, corporate, and jurisdictional names, along with uniform titles, to the LC/ NACO Authority File, • Experience working in a shared cataloging environment (e.g. OCLC) and/or a local cataloging database (a proprietary or open source ILS, e.g. Sierra), • Experience creating metadata crosswalks and migrating metadata between systems, • Training or experience in preservation and collections documentation, such as participation in workshops, courses, or practical application in professional settings, • Experience in working collaboratively with varied groups in a complex organizationRequired Skills, • Experience managing complex collections description projects, coordinating staff, timelines, workflows, and resources to meet institutional goals, • Strong original cataloging skills, particularly for visual materials at the item and collection level, with experience using cataloging tools, utilities, and standards such as RDA, AACR2, DCRM, MARC, LCSH, LC/NAF, AAT, TGM, OCLC Connexion, RDA Toolkit, and DACS, • Proven research, analytical, organizational, planning, and time-management skills, • Demonstrated initiative, attention to detail, judgment, project management, and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate with a diverse community, • Ability to work with materials in one or more languages in addition to English (e.g., Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Japanese, Spanish, etc.), • Awareness of emerging trends in the fields of cataloging, metadata, and linked data, • Experience with technical and metadata tools including MARCEdit and XML, • Familiarity with ArchivesSpace and BIBFRAMEManagerial/Supervisory Responsibilities, • Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues, • Be Resourceful in solving problems, • Be Curious in all aspects of your work, • Be Welcoming and InclusiveWork Environment, • OfficePhysical Duties, • Ability to move book trucks and handle materials up to 40 lbs. Union/Non Union Non-Union FLSA Status Exempt Schedule35 hours/week, M-F, onsite This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed. The New York Public Library Salary Statement At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies. Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).

Job Description Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City's diverse people and businesses. Our Mission: Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. Position Overview: The Vice President of Records Management leads the strategic and day-to-day operations of the Records Management Department, supporting NYCEDC's efforts to maintain organized, accessible, and compliant records. This role oversees a small but dedicated team and works across departments to ensure that both digital and physical records are efficiently managed. In addition, the Vice President will be a key participant/leader in creating and implementing the corporation's knowledge transfer program. The ideal candidate brings a background in records management, libraries, or digital archiving and knowledge transfer and is excited to apply the candidate's expertise to a mission-driven organization. This role values collaboration, continuous improvement, and balancing operational needs with practical and user-friendly records and knowledge transfer policies. If you have experience in archives, library science, or digital records management and knowledge transfer and are looking for an opportunity to lead a team while maintaining a strong work-life balance, we encourage you to apply. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: • Supervises Records Management staff including recruiting, hiring, and delegating and assigning work as appropriate to employees' capabilities and NYCEDC needs., • Ensures all employees are oriented to their position and provided with appropriate training, professional development and continuing education; monitors performance, provides coaching and feedback on an ongoing basis; maintains a positive work environment., • Develops and manages budget by assessing personnel, technology and operational needs; prepares cost-benefit analyses and feasibility studies., • Strives to obtain compliance with the Records Management policy and retention schedule and ensures that both meet legal requirements and are up to date., • Provides orientation and training to the corporation's staff, supervising and answering complex Records Management Help Desk inquiries., • Performs data analysis and identifies opportunities for cleanup and normalization, especially with respect to legacy data., • Maintains strong understanding of department functions across the corporation and strategizes outreach, training, and optimal Department efficacy; ensures all training materials contain current corporation and industry best practices., • Implements and monitors records destruction., • Researches records management and knowledge transfer issues, including but not limited to records retention and destruction, electronic records best practices, and information governance., • Administers Legal Holds., • Identifies strategies to improve Department and corporation-wide record procedures and workflows and knowledge transfer strategies., • Plans the efficient and effective use of onsite and offsite storage space., • Identifies any risks associated with records storage, formats, etc. and works to mitigate those risks., • At least 5 years of experience in records management, libraries, digital archives, or a related field., • Experience managing document management systems or database implementation., • Strong understanding of records classification, life cycle management, and digital archiving., • Knowledge of metadata standards and best practices for digital records preservation., • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and records management software., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a user-focused approach to records management., • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work across different teams., • Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) or Certified Records Manager (CRM) certification. NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance. We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives: • Generous employer subsidized health insurance, • Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans, • Vision and hearing benefits, • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, • Short term and long-term disability coverage, • 100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage, • Up to 25 vacation days, • Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays, • Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks, • Retirement savings programs, • Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan, • 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan, • Tuition Reimbursement program, • Continuing education and professional development, • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer, • College savings plan, • Backup childcare, • Gym membership discounts, • A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Social Responsibility Mission is to create a People First strategy by attracting, retaining, and engaging a diverse and talented workforce. Like the city of New York, NYCEDC knows our strength comes from each of our connected parts, making the fabric of our organization better and stronger because of our unique employees' talents. For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc.