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The New York Public Library lists this Senior Manager, Database Maintenance, BookOps opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Compensation: $108,000 - $115,000 / year
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Department: BookOps
Location: Library Services Center
Compensation: $108,000 - $115,000 / year
Description
Overview
BookOps is the shared library services collaboration of New York Public Library (NYPL) and Brooklyn Public Library (BPL). BookOps coordinates the selection, acquisition, cataloging, processing, and distribution of library materials for its member libraries.
The Senior Manager, Database Maintenance is responsible for quality control of bibliographic records in Brooklyn Public and New York Public Integrated Library Systems (ILS). The Senior Manager oversees a team that loads vendor records, performs catalog clean-ups, and ensures healthy bibliographic and authority control across both library systems.
Some expectations for this role are that within:
1 month
Become familiar with the range of cataloging systems, tools, and workflows utilized in the Cataloging Department
Perform daily authority and bibliographic records quality routines
Get introduced to BookOps team and stakeholders in other departments, including participation in relevant committees and groups across NYPL and BPL
3 months
Learn in-depth about circulating and research collections classification and local cataloging policies
Evaluate existing cataloging quality control workflows and propose improvements in areas needed attention
Contribute to local cataloging policies documentation
Establish close relationships with the Selection, Acquisition and Processing Departments to effectively troubleshoot issues stemming from work in those units
6 months and beyond
Formulate strategic approaches and structured schedules to resolve metadata quality issues, manage vendor record ingestion, and synchronize BPL and NYPL holdings within the WorldCat database
Manage and mitigate complex metadata discrepancies and requests routed through the ServiceNow ticketing platform
Help design and implement comprehensive cataloging training programs grounded in recurring error analysis
Responsibilities
Supervises and assigns work to a team of catalogers responsible for loading vendor records
Directs the implementation of quality assurance procedures to maintain metadata integrity in alignment with MARC21, RDA, DDC, LCSH, and local standards
Collaborates with department management to design, manage, and assess cataloging processes
Oversees collection of departmental cataloging statistics and produces analysis and reports on cataloging activities
Documents and keeps up-to-date database maintenance workflows
Manages work assignment and resolution of reported issues on the ticketing platform (ServiceNow)
Attends meetings within the library organization as needed, and interacts with vendors as appropriate Approves schedules and hours of direct reports; provides coverage as needed in the absence of other department managers
Performs other related duties as required
Required Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education & Certifications
ALA accredited Master’s degree (MLS, MLIS) in Library and Information Studies
Public Librarian’s professional certificate issued by the State of New York (can be obtained at time of employment)
Required Experience
7+ years of experience creating original cataloging metadata/bibliographic records in a library environment
3+ years of supervisory experience
2+ years of experience performing bibliographic and authority control in an ILS
Experience with the ILS, OCLC Connexion client, OCLC Record Manager, and MarcEdit
Required Skills
Proficiency in MARC21 standard for bibliographic and authority data
Proficiency in RDA guidelines for records in print and non-print formats
Understanding of authority records; demonstrated experience with PCC and NACO programs
Proficiency in Dewey Decimal Classification and Library of Congress Subject Headings
Proficiency in SQL and regular expressions
Strong organizational and planning skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in working tactfully with other library staff in a team setting
Critical judgment skills in cataloging responsibilities
Knowledge and awareness of emerging trends in cataloging and metadata
Proficient in reading and writing in one or more non-English languages
Demonstrated attention to details
Familiarity with Google Workspace
Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities
Directs and supervises a small team of librarians and paraprofessionals
Acts as a substitute for department management colleagues as circumstances require
Participates in the recruitment, interviewing and selection process of candidates in vacant positions in the Cataloging Department
Core Values
Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
Be Resourceful in solving problems
Be Curious in all aspects of your work
Be Welcoming and Inclusive
Work Environment
Office setting
Physical Duties
Requires occasional travel within NYC
Pre-Placement Physical Required? No
Union/Non Union
Non-Union
FLSA Status
Exempt
Schedule
9am-5pm - Monday through Friday
35 hours per week
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).
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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