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 12-month tenure-track faculty position, at the assistant or associate professor level (commensurate with experience), reports to the Head of Technical and Digital Initiatives. Salary range: $60,000-$63,000, commensurate with experience. Major 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 Coordinate with the Digital Strategies and Systems Unit on maintenance and discoverability of institutional repository resources. Establish and refine workflows for metadata creation and maintenance Faculty and Service 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 dedicated colleagues on special projects and initiatives in a supportive academic environment
Required qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree One or more years of professional metadata and cataloging experience in a library setting Proficiency with cataloging and metadata tools and standards, including MARC 21, RDA/AACR2, LC classification, Dublin Core, and LCSH Experience 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 Qualifications: 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, 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 such as linked data, BibFrame, open-access publishing, and AI in cataloging
More information and link to apply available on Winthrop's website at https://winthrop.peopleadmin.com/postings/21548