Ida Jane Dacus Library and Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University seeks a Metadata and Discovery Librarian to join a collaborative and supportive Technical and Digital Initiatives (TDI) team.
As the principal metadata librarian and cataloger, this position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the discoverability and accessibility of our library and archival collections.
This is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty appointment at the assistant or associate professor level. The Metadata and Discovery Librarian reports to the Head of Technical and Digital Initiatives.
Salary range:
$60,000-$63,000, commensurate with experience. This position will remain open until filled.
Responsibilities
Library Responsibilities:
Catalog physical and digital library resources using national systems and standards
Maintain authority control and ensure accuracy of holdings in our SLSP
Manage collection maintenance projects and develop processing workflows
Provide training and guidance to metadata and cataloging Library Specialists
Maintain institutional repository integrity and enhance discoverability across all collections
Establish and refine workflows for archival metadata creation and maintenance
Faculty Responsibilities:
Teach information literacy sessions and participate in reference rotations
Participate in collection development and serve as departmental liaison for select academic units
Engage in scholarship, service, and professional development activities aligned with tenure and promotion requirements
Collaborate with colleagues on special projects and initiatives
Qualifications
Required:
ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree
One or more years of professional metadata and cataloging experience in a library setting
Demonstrated proficiency with cataloging and metadata tools and standards, including MARC21, RDA/AACR2, LC classification, Dublin Core, and LCSH
Proficiency with OCLC WorldCat and integrated library systems (Ex Libris Alma/Primo, experience preferred)
Good working knowledge of authority control standards, controlled vocabularies, and metadata workflows
Strong commitment to accuracy and attention to detail in technical work
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment
Preferred:
NACO certification or equivalent training in authority control
Knowledge of OAI-PMH, metadata mapping, or linked data concepts
Experience with open-access web publishing
Experience working in academic libraries or familiarity with academic workflows
Experience with archival materials and institutional repositories, or digital collections
Supervisory, mentoring, and project coordination experience
Demonstrated ability to adapt to emerging metadata standards and evolving technologies
Interest in emerging technologies like BibFrame or open-access publishing
Application Instructions
All materials must be submitted electronically via Interfolio. For questions about the position, contact the Dacus Library Search Committee,
Applications should consist of the following:
Letter of application
Curriculum vitae (CV)
The names, titles, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, of at least three (3) professional references. Include a brief statement indicating your professional relationship with the reference (e.g. former supervisor, colleague, professor)
Graduate and undergraduate transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application; official transcripts will be required later for an offer of employment
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