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

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