Metadata Librarian

2 months ago

Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Metadata Librarian to join our team at the Commonwealth of Virginia. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and performing original and complex copy cataloging, with a focus on special collections and rare materials.

Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and perform original and complex copy cataloging, with a focus on special collections and rare materials.
  • Work in close collaboration with Special Collections and Archives to identify, create, and assess special collections cataloging priorities and workflows.
  • Develop and implement cataloging projects, including records remediation of the Health Sciences Library collections.
  • Plan, organize, and catalog reparative metadata.
  • Train and manage student employees and staff in complex projects.
  • Develop application profiles, metadata crosswalks, scripts, and index normalization rules that support efficient data interoperability.
  • Engage in regional and national communities of practice, integrating evolving standards.
Requirements
  • ALA-accredited graduate degree or accredited graduate degree in another appropriate discipline.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of cataloging standards and principles, including RDA and LC-PCC rules and authority control practices.
  • Progressive responsibility in special collections and/or rare materials cataloging.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of integrated library systems (Ex Libris Alma preferred) and bibliographic utilities (OCLC Connexion).
  • Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience in planning and/or overseeing cataloging projects.
  • Reading knowledge of one or more non-English languages.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of specialized standards and principles, including DCRM, DACS, RBMS, and AAT thesauri, and Dublin Core.
  • Facility with batch editing, scripting queries, and linked data.
  • Facility working both independently and collaboratively in a rapidly evolving, multi-departmental environment.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills and motivated by contributions toward service.
  • Commitment to research and ongoing professional development.
What We Offer
  • Salary commensurate with experience, not less than $65,000 annually.
  • This is a 12-month, full-time, non-tenured faculty position.
  • Relocation assistance and professional development allowance provided.
  • Full-time faculty benefits apply, including 24 vacation days annually and choice of retirement and annuity plans.

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