Metadata Specialist – Library Cataloging & Training

DePaul University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Working for a stable and well-known U

Top choice medical, dental, and vision

Retirement plan matching contribution

Tuition waivers for employees and dep.

Generous paid time off, sick time, and

Full-Time Benefits

Job summary

DePaul University invites applications for a Metadata Assistant who will catalog materials, maintain bibliographic records, and verify authority data across formats. The role includes training and supervising student workers and part-time staff, and supporting collection management projects.

The candidate will engage with Alma Analytics and standard workflows while contributing to IDEA initiatives. The position emphasizes collaboration with multiple library teams, ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–2 years of experience in library technical services including cataloging.
• Proficiency with OCLC, I-Share, MARC, and RDA.
• Knowledge of Dewey, LCSH, and bibliographic utilities and batch processing.

Responsibilities

• Catalog original and copy cataloging of library materials in any format.
• Maintain bibliographic records, perform authority verification, and update holdings.
• Train and supervise cataloging students and part-time staff.
• Assist in collection management projects, including weeding and processing withdrawn materials.
• Stay current with cataloging standards and participate in special projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

OCLC

I-Share

MARC format

RDA

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Dewey classification

Alma

MARCEdit

Job description

DePaul University invites applications for a Metadata Assistant who will catalog materials, maintain bibliographic records, and verify authority data across formats. The role includes training and supervising student workers and part-time staff, and supporting collection management projects.

The candidate will engage with Alma Analytics and standard workflows while contributing to IDEA initiatives. The position emphasizes collaboration with multiple library teams, ongoing professional