Tenure-Track Metadata Librarian & Assistant Professor

Code4lib; DeKalb (IL); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Hybrid work schedule after training

Job summary

A public research university is seeking a Metadata Librarian / Assistant Professor in DeKalb, Illinois. This tenure-track position involves leading metadata initiatives, supervising staff, and enhancing cataloging practices for digital and physical collections. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Library Science and demonstrate the ability to perform original cataloging in multiple languages. This role offers a starting salary of $70,000, with potential benefits and a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an accredited program.
• Ability to perform original cataloging in multiple languages.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Supervises two staff members.
• Coordinates metadata creation for digital collections.
• Evaluates and enhances existing metadata workflows.

Skills

Original cataloging

Metadata standards

Team supervision

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Master’s degree in Library Science

Tools

Ex Libris’ Alma

MarcEdit

Open Refine

Job description

A public research university is seeking a Metadata Librarian / Assistant Professor in DeKalb, Illinois. This tenure-track position involves leading metadata initiatives, supervising staff, and enhancing cataloging practices for digital and physical collections. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Library Science and demonstrate the ability to perform original cataloging in multiple languages. This role offers a starting salary of $70,000, with potential benefits and a hybrid work schedule.