Metadata Librarian, Digital Collections & Standards

Association of Research Libraries; Zhob; On-site; PKR 18,001,000 - 24,924,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Metadata Librarian for Digital Collections to design, implement, and maintain metadata standards and workflows for discovery and long-term management of digital materials.

The role focuses on creating enhanced descriptive metadata, applying Dublin Core guidelines, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders in the Digital Services Team.

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science.
• Experience creating and enhancing descriptive metadata for a wide range of digital material types.
• Working knowledge of subject headings, record formats, controlled vocabularies, and standards related to metadata services.
• Experience with project management, including planning, communication, and delivery.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders including faculty, researchers, and library staff.
• Adaptability to changing digital environments and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains metadata standards and workflows to support discovery, access, and long-term management of digital collections.
• Creates and enhances descriptive metadata for diverse digital material types following Dublin Core and related frameworks.
• Manages bulk record import processes and large-scale data cleanup projects.
• Assesses metadata quality, consistency, and completeness; recommends remediation strategies.
• Leads metadata enhancement initiatives including normalization and enrichment; coordinates with stakeholders.
• Uses tools/scripts for metadata transformation (batch editing, crosswalking, data migration) when applicable.
• Contributes to management of student assistants and interns.
• Participates in library and campus teams, working groups, and user groups focused on metadata and digital services.

Skills

metadata workflows

cross-team collaboration

project management

communication with stakeholders

metadata transformation tools

Education

MLS/MLIS

Tools

Ex Libris Alma/Specto

MarcEdit

OpenRefine

Python

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Metadata Librarian for Digital Collections to design, implement, and maintain metadata standards and workflows for discovery and long-term management of digital materials.

The role focuses on creating enhanced descriptive metadata, applying Dublin Core guidelines, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders in the Digital Services Team.