1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a Social Sciences Cataloging and Metadata Librarian do? |
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 What field is your job in?
Librarianship
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What is your job title?
Social Sciences Cataloging and Metadata Librarian
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Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)
A large (over 20,000 students) private, Ivy League university
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How long have you been employed in this position?
14 years
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
35
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
I catalog materials in a variety of languages and formats, using both national/international rules and local rules, as well as work on a variety of library projects in the technical services
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
$53,000
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
54000
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Please
list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation,
sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)
24 vacation days, 8 holidays, 12 sick days, HMO health insurance, dental and vision insurance, 403b plan (non-profit version of a 401k)
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
Somewhat underpaid
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2. Work environment! |
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Does
your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this
something you like/dislike about your job? Explain
Generally, my work is solitary in nature, though committee work puts me into contact with others. I need concentration to do my job, but sometimes, that makes my work isolating.
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Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
No
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Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
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Describe
your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what
you like/dislike about working in it
Sometimes, but not frequently.
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Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
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3 Income
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8 Work Environment - co-workers
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7 Work Environment - supervisors
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5 Benefits
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6 Hours
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2 Level of responsibility
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1 The actual "work" you do at your job
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4 Job Title
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3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours? |
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If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
An MLS degree is a must. A concentration in technical services/cataloging is also required. Previous work experience (pre- or post-MLS) is also helpful
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What
skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a
position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social
skills, organization skills, technical skills)
A wide range of knowledge with an interest in continuing professional development, a committment to the 'greater good' (which will rarely result in appreciation or salary increases), attention to detail, an ability to be self-directed
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Yes. MLS degree and possibly a second Masters degree
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Be as professionally active as you can afford to be
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