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Georgia Public Library Service is hiring : Metadata & Discovery Librarian in Rock

Georgia Public Library Service is hiring : Metadata & Discovery Librarian in Rock

MediabistroRock Hill, SC, United States
6 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Ida Jane Dacus Library and Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University seek 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.

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

    • More information and application instructions at : https : / / apply.interfolio.com / 174323

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