Note: this position was originally posted last fall, but we have extended the search, upgraded the salary, and made minor edits to the job description.
Job Opening Title: Metadata Librarian
Employer Name: Tulane University Special Collections
Job Location: New Orleans, La.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Salary Range: $58,000 – $65,000
Link to job posting: https://apply.interfolio.com/98133
Years of experience required: 2, including experience prior to completion of degree)
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Please include instructions for how to apply.: Metadata Librarian
Tulane University Libraries (TUL) invites applications from creative, versatile, and team-oriented individuals, including recent graduates with relevant experience and early career professionals, for the position of Metadata Librarian. This position reports to the Head of Cataloging and Metadata in the Technical Services Division. The successful applicant will be a key participant in the management and administration of the metadata ecosystem for the Tulane University Digital Library.
The Metadata Librarian works with stakeholders across the libraries to document, implement, and evaluate metadata guidelines for digital projects; advises on best practices and workflows; and oversees quality control of metadata applications. The position also serves as the Division’s resource person for open linked data in library systems, collaborating with the authority control librarian on linked data initiatives that involve NACO records, and participating in the assessment and continuous improvement of operations and services.
The full position description and application instructions are available at https://library.tulane.edu/about/job-opportunities.
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