Metadata Librarian (Multiple Positions)

Inside Higher Ed; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking a Metadata Librarian to manage cataloging across various formats. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Library Science and experience in metadata practices. Responsibilities include cataloging materials, advising on schema for resource access, and training library staff. Join a dynamic team at a nationally ranked university committed to diversity and educational access.

Qualifications

• Active involvement in cataloging materials in various formats using national standards.
• Participation in discussions related to digital resources and repository management.
• Advising on cataloging and metadata schema for better access to resources.

Responsibilities

• Catalog materials in a variety of formats.
• Facilitate access to collections and manage metadata.
• Train staff on cataloging practices.

Skills

Cataloging

Metadata creation

Training others

Education

Master's degree in Library Science or related field

Job description

Overview

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Job details: Job no: 528743; Work type: Faculty Full Time; Location: UMass Amherst; Department: Lib - Collection Services; Union: MSP; Categories: Library, Lecturer/Non-Tenure Track.

About UMass Amherst: The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. It sits on nearly 1,450 acres in Western Massachusetts and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. The university aims to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued—and thrives.

Job Description: The Metadata Librarian will actively catalog materials in a variety of formats using rules and national standards and best practices. They will participate in discussions relating to discovery, access, retrieval, and management of objects in the Library Services Platform and discovery. They will advise on the application of appropriate current and emerging cataloging/metadata schema to facilitate access to digital resources and physical collections. They will train others on cataloging/metadata creation and management and work closely with staff throughout the Libraries to provide access to the Libraries’ collections.

Essential Functions