Metadata and Discovery Librarian
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 Application Instructions All materials must be submitted electronically via Interfolio. For questions about the position, contact the Dacus Library Search Committee, [email protected]. 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 Job Type: Full-time Pay: $60,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year Benefits: • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Paid time off • Parental leave • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Work Location: In person Apply tot his job