Senior Acquisitions & Metadata Coordinator

Senior Acquisitions & Metadata Coordinator

£32,270 - £34,010

35 hrs per week

Hybrid 3 day on site / 2 days remote

Uxbridge

ASAP start

Sue Hill Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be working in partnership with a Higher Education provider, who are seeking to recruit a Senior Acquisitions & Metadata Coordinator. This is a key post within the Library Services department with a functional role of providing metadata services. The post will also undertake supervision of daily operational workflow of stock selection, acquisition processes, cataloguing and classification.

About the Role:

Are you passionate about organizing and making knowledge accessible? My client is seeking a dynamic Metadata and Resource Discovery Specialist to join our team. This pivotal role supports the university's mission by ensuring our vast array of resources is discoverable and accessible to students and staff. If you are an expert in metadata and cataloguing, and enjoy collaborative, innovative projects, this position is perfect for you!

Key Responsibilities:

Communication, Liaison & Networking:

• Lead stock selection, acquisition, cataloguing, and discovery efforts, ensuring effective communication across various platforms.
• Serve as the expert point of contact for cataloguing and metadata.
• Collaborate with colleagues, suppliers, and publishers to ensure top-notch service delivery and information management.
• Represent Brunel Library Services in external consortiums, supplier meetings, and focus groups.

Teamwork and Motivation/Team Development:

• Provide expert guidance on metadata services and resource discovery.
• Contribute to the Library Services' strategic plans and operational targets.
• Train and supervise staff on both routine and specialized tasks, ensuring continuous service improvement.
• Foster a collaborative environment with technical teams to implement innovative projects.

Service Delivery and Planning & Organising Resources:

• Manage stock selection, acquisition, and cataloguing processes for maximum visibility and access.
• Classify and catalogue materials in all formats to international standards, providing required metadata.
• Ensure quality control of materials from suppliers and maintain authority records.
• Support systems activities related to resource integration, e-resources, and serials functions.

Decision Making & Problem Solving:

• Lead catalogue projects ensuring collections are discoverable via the main Library system.
• Develop and monitor workflows for metadata schema and quality control.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with procurement policies.

Analysis & Research:

• Implement statistics and KPIs to measure service impact and effectiveness.
• Stay updated with technological advancements in metadata and resource discovery.
• Contribute to strategic planning and operational target achievement.

Sensory/Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Handle book boxes, parcels and use trolleys for moving stock.
• Occasionally participate in shelving and shelf tidying activities.

Pastoral Care & Welfare:

• Support team welfare and supervise team members as needed.
• Assist with student inquiries, providing specialist support in metadata and resource discovery.

Teaching & Learning Support:

• Maintain infrastructure for the delivery of and access to information resources.
• Train Library Services staff and develop appropriate training materials.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in metadata creation and management, preferably in an academic library setting.
• Proficiency in international cataloguing standards (AACR2, MARC21, LC, RDA).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with various stakeholders.
• Leadership experience and the ability to train and supervise staff.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

Why Join Us?
In the library, you’ll play a key role in empowering students and staff by ensuring they have access to the knowledge and resources they need. Join a dynamic team, work with cutting-edge technologies, and make a meaningful impact on the academic community.

How to Apply:
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications to mark.leigh suehill.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.