Metadata and Discovery Librarian

Code4lib; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic library seeks a Metadata and Discovery Librarian to enhance the discoverability of its collections. This pivotal role involves cataloging both physical and digital resources, ensuring accuracy in library systems, and providing guidance to library specialists. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives while engaging in scholarly activities. Join a collaborative team dedicated to improving access to information and supporting academic success in a vibrant educational environment.

Qualifications

• Requires an ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree and cataloging experience.
• Expertise in cataloging tools and authority control standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Catalogs library resources and maintains authority control.
• Provides training and manages deaccessioning projects.
• Engages in scholarship and supports collection development.

Skills

Cataloging and Metadata

Authority Control

Communication Skills

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Education

ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree

Tools

Ex Libris Alma

OCLC WorldCat/Connexion

MARC 21 Standards

Dublin Core

Job description

Ida Jane Dacus Library and Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University seek a collaborative and highly motivated Metadata and Discovery Librarian to join our Technical and Digital Initiatives (TDI) team. As the principal cataloger and metadata librarian, this position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the discoverability and accessibility of our library and archival collections. This 12-month, tenure-track appointment reports to the Head of Technical and Digital Initiatives and will be assigned at the assistant or associate professor level commensurate with experience. The pay range for this position is $55,000-$58,000, commensurate with experience.

Major Responsibilities

• Catalogs physical and digital library resources using national systems and standards
• Maintains authority control of the library's catalog
• Ensures the accuracy of holdings in the shared library services platform
• Manages deaccessioning projects and physical processing of weeded materials
• Provides training and guidance to metadata and cataloging Library Specialists
• Assists in establishing workflows for archival metadata creation and maintenance
• Maintains institutional repository integrity
• Ensures the discoverability of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) materials
• Teaches information literacy and participates in reference service rotations
• Participates in collection development serving as departmental liaison for select academic units
• Engages in scholarship and performs activities aligned with tenure and promotion
• Performs other duties, responsibilities, or special projects as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree
• Two or more years of cataloging and metadata experience
• Thorough knowledge of electronic and traditional cataloging, classification, and authority control
• Demonstrated proficiency with cataloging and metadata tools and standards in a mixed RDA/AACR2 environment using MARC 21 standards, LC classification, Dublin Core, LCSH, OCLC, and NACO
• Proficiency with Ex Libris Alma, Primo, and OCLC WorldCat/Connexion
• Expertise in authority control standards, including NACO certification or equivalent training
• Working experience with principles of authority control, including selecting and applying controlled vocabularies to local collections
• Demonstrated ability for attention to detail
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Two or more years of supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of OAI-PMH and metadata mapping
• Experience with open-access web publishing
• Experience working in an academic library
• Two or more years of project management experience
• Experience working with archival materials and institutional repositories
• Familiarity with emerging technologies in collections management such as BibFrame and linked data

Application Instructions

All materials must be submitted electronically via Interfolio: https://dossier.interfolio.com/apply/154451

For questions about the position, contact the Dacus Library Search Committee at [e-mail]

Applications should consist of the following:

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• A letter of application describing the candidate’s interests and qualifications for the position
• The names, titles, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses of at least three (3) professional references. Include a brief statement indicating your professional relationship with the reference (e.g. former supervisor, colleague, professor)
• Graduate and undergraduate transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application; official transcripts will be required later for an offer of employment