Hybrid: Strategic Metadata Services Leader

Recruitpro; Lincolnshire (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

20 vacation days

Paid holidays

Sick and personal days

Retirement plan 9%

Health insurance (BCBS)

Dental & vision

Job summary

Cooperative Computer Services (CCS) in Lincolnshire, IL seeks an experienced Manager of Metadata Services to expand metadata offerings and support cataloging, serials, and acquisitions for over 30 libraries. The role reports to the Executive Director and leads a growing team.

Responsibilities include managing technical services, budgeting for subscriptions and software, and delivering ongoing member training both virtually and in-person.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program OR master's in CS or equivalent experience.
• Five years of relevant experience including library, database administration, and supervisory duties.
• Experience with integrated library systems or similar enterprise systems and automated processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage metadata services and technical services programs for CCS membership.
• Oversee Polaris and related ILS-adjacent systems; escalate and resolve high-level tickets.
• Coordinate virtual and in-person continuing education for members and CCS staff.
• Provide on-call support during off-hours as assigned.

Skills

Metadata standards

Leadership

Project management

Training & support

Problem solving

Education

MLS (ALA-accredited) or MS in CS

Tools

Polaris ILS

APIs

Interoperability standards

Job description

Cooperative Computer Services (CCS) in Lincolnshire, IL seeks an experienced Manager of Metadata Services to expand metadata offerings and support cataloging, serials, and acquisitions for over 30 libraries. The role reports to the Executive Director and leads a growing team.

Responsibilities include managing technical services, budgeting for subscriptions and software, and delivering ongoing member training both virtually and in-person.