Metadata Librarian & Assistant Professor (Hybrid/Tenure-Track)

Northern Illinois University Libraries; DeKalb (IL); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Possibility of a hybrid work schedule

Job summary

A university library in DeKalb, Illinois is seeking a Metadata Librarian/Assistant Professor to provide leadership in creating and maintaining metadata. This tenure-track position offers a salary starting at $70,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Library Science and strong skills in cataloging and metadata standards. A hybrid work schedule is possible after initial training.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Ability to perform original cataloging for materials in multiple formats.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of original metadata for digital and analog resources.
• Coordinate metadata outsourcing and batch loading.
• Supervise two full-time staff members in the Metadata Unit.

Skills

Original cataloging

Metadata standards

Commitment to diversity

Project management

Experience with Ex Libris' Alma

Education

Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program

Tools

Ex Libris’ Alma

MarcEdit

Open Refine

Job description

A university library in DeKalb, Illinois is seeking a Metadata Librarian/Assistant Professor to provide leadership in creating and maintaining metadata. This tenure-track position offers a salary starting at $70,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Library Science and strong skills in cataloging and metadata standards. A hybrid work schedule is possible after initial training.