Repository Collection Metadata Coordinator

Smith College; Amherst (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Smith College is seeking a Repository Collection Metadata Coordinator to maintain and enhance metadata for the Five College Library Repository Collection. This part-time role involves collaboration with librarians to ensure materials are discoverable and accurately described, supporting the academic community's needs. Ideal candidates will be comfortable with metadata concepts and have experience in cataloging and library systems.

Qualifications

• Comfortable with metadata concepts.
• Enjoy following standards and ensuring consistency.
• Familiar with integrated library systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a plan for maintaining accurate metadata.
• Update and remediate records in the Five College Library Repository Collection.
• Ensure materials are discoverable and accurately described.

Skills

Metadata concepts

Cataloging serials

Integrated library systems

Decision making

Collaboration

Tools

FOLIO

Job description

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Job Description

Five Colleges, Incorporated has an opening for a Repository Collection Metadata Coordinator to develop and implement a plan for maintaining complete and accurate metadata for materials in the Five College Library Repository Collection. The collection includes about 810,000 print items housed at two off-campus facilities, previously held by Five College libraries (Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges, and UMass Amherst) and affiliates.

This is a 10-hour/week, non-exempt, casual, non-benefited position based in N. Hatfield, Massachusetts, with some remote work within Massachusetts possible.

Duties

The Metadata Coordinator will work closely with librarians across the Five College Consortium to update and remediate records, ensuring materials are discoverable and accurately described for users within and beyond the consortium.

Ideal Candidate

• Are comfortable with metadata concepts
• Enjoy following standards and ensuring consistency
• Know how to catalog serials effectively
• Familiar with integrated library systems, preferably FOLIO
• Make independent decisions and act responsibly
• Build consensus and support collaborative goals

Our Commitment to Diversity

We value diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and perspectives, recognizing their importance to our mission. All employees are expected to work cooperatively and effectively with diverse groups within the organization and partner institutions.

Application Process

Review the full position description before applying. For priority consideration, submit your application by June 5, 2025. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Note: You must upload both a current resume and a cover letter when applying.

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Position Details

Type: Fixed Term

About Five Colleges, Inc.

We facilitate collaboration among Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, Smith Colleges, and UMass Amherst to enrich academic and administrative endeavors, fostering vibrant communities and opportunities. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, encouraging women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.