AI-Enhanced Metadata & Archives Cataloger

Stony Brook University Libraries; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$4,000 UUP annual location pay

Job summary

Stony Brook University Libraries seeks a skilled Cataloging, Metadata & Archival Description professional to create and maintain catalog records, archival descriptions, and metadata for rare books, manuscripts, and digital collections. You will apply standards, leverage emerging AI tools, and ensure long-term access and preservation.

Responsibilities include archival processing, reference services, outreach, supervision of student assistants, and contributing to department planning and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science or related field.
• At least 3 years of full-time relevant professional experience.
• Experience with metadata creation, original cataloging, metadata management, or related content services.
• Experience with library/archives management systems and digital repository platforms.
• Familiarity with archival/library standards (DACS, EAD, MODS, MARC21, Dublin Core).
• Interest in AI and emerging technologies.
• Ability to work with diverse formats and subject areas.
• Experience creating authority records.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and maintain original and enhanced catalog records, archival descriptions, and metadata for rare books, manuscripts, university archives, audiovisual materials, photographs, maps, and digital collections.
• Apply national and international cataloging, metadata, and archival description standards to ensure accurate discovery, long-term preservation, and access. Utilize AI-assisted tools to enhance metadata creation, description, quality assurance, and workflow efficiency.
• Arrange, describe, preserve, and rehouse archival collections; prepare finding aids to support discovery and accessibility.
• Provide reference and research assistance to faculty, students, administrators, and others; supervise Special Collections reading rooms.
• Support public programming, exhibitions, tours, class visits, and instructional sessions to promote awareness and use of Special Collections and University Archives.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate student assistants and interns; collaborate on cross-departmental collection projects.
• Collect and analyze departmental data for planning, assessment, and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned to align with rank and department mission.

Skills

Metadata creation

Original cataloging

Metadata management

Content services

Education

Master’s degree in Library Science or related field

Tools

Library management systems

Digital repository platforms

Job description

Stony Brook University Libraries seeks a skilled Cataloging, Metadata & Archival Description professional to create and maintain catalog records, archival descriptions, and metadata for rare books, manuscripts, and digital collections. You will apply standards, leverage emerging AI tools, and ensure long-term access and preservation.

Responsibilities include archival processing, reference services, outreach, supervision of student assistants, and contributing to department planning and