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Metadata and Discovery Librarian, AssistantAssociate Professor
Job Location:
Job Location:
Rock Hill, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 60000 - 63000
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
1 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
28 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job 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 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: $60000-$63000 commensurate with experience.
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
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: $60000-$63000 commensurate with experience.
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
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