Metadata Librarian – Cataloguing & Digital Collections

State Library of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State Library of Queensland – South Bank is seeking Library Technicians to join the Metadata team. You will work in a client-focused environment helping shape how the Library's collections are discovered, accessed, used, and preserved.

The role requires experience with library systems, cataloguing and metadata standards (LCSH, RDA, DACS, MARC21). Candidates should hold a relevant qualification and be eligible for ALIA membership; good attention to detail and strong technical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant library qualification and be eligible for ALIA membership.
• Experience with library systems, cataloguing, and metadata standards.
• Strong attention to detail, troubleshooting, and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Process published and original materials in line with metadata standards.
• Support discovery, access and preservation of collections.

Skills

Library systems

Cataloguing

Metadata standards

LCSH

RDA

DACS

MARC21

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Critical thinking

Digital content

Education

Library qualification

Job description

State Library of Queensland – South Bank is seeking Library Technicians to join the Metadata team. You will work in a client-focused environment helping shape how the Library's collections are discovered, accessed, used, and preserved.

The role requires experience with library systems, cataloguing and metadata standards (LCSH, RDA, DACS, MARC21). Candidates should hold a relevant qualification and be eligible for ALIA membership; good attention to detail and strong technical skills are essential.