JAY DELA CRUZ

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Qualifications Summary

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Master's degree in Library and Information Science from Pratt Institute.
  • Almost 14 years of experience associated with the management, research, advisory experience and information literacy in academic library setting.
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of metadata creation as well as copyright compliance and principles of fair use.
  • Knowledge of several integrated library systems including Sirsi Symphony.
  • Highly knowledgeable of relevant metadata standards and guidelines (RDA, FRBR, AACR2, MARC-21, LCRI, LC classification and subject headings, DublinCore, CONTENTdm).
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to work independently with strong ability to interact collegially with culturally diverse communities and to exercise flexibility, initiative, good judgment and discretion.
  • Excellent multi-tasking skills with a very strong customer service orientation.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to coordinate complicated, multi-part projects while handling general reference and instruction duties.
  • Team leader and team player.

Experience

DigitalCollections Coordinator

Hunter College/Center for Puerto Rican Studies, NewYork, NY (October 2014-present)

  • Develops, implements and evaluates metadata and cataloging workflows and standards.
  • Conducts and coordinates original and adaptive cataloging of library materials in all formats.
  • Prepares accurate and complete description of library resources and provides users with access to them.
  • Creates, maintains and manages digital archival collections and assets.
  • Recommends, selects and uses appropriate metadata schemas, and data dictionaries.
  • Creates resource digitization projects and responded to bibliographic issues related to digital assets.
  • Prepares and maintains metadata templates and documentation for digitized and digital library collections.
  • Develops, analyzes, improves and maintains metadata information and library records, accurately and in a timely manner.