Metadata Librarian
Company: Auburn
Location: Auburn
Posted on: May 31, 2025
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Job Description:
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Metadata Librarian
Posting Number
P2106F
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
Auburn University Libraries seeks an innovative, enthusiastic, and
user-focused individual to serve as the Metadata Librarian.
Reporting to the Head of the Collections, Discovery, and Resource
Sharing (CDR) Department, the Metadata Librarian is responsible for
creating and maintaining resource description for information
resources in multiple formats. This professional will perform
original and enhanced MARC-based descriptive cataloging of library
materials using RDA. Other responsibilities include assisting with
the development and use of metadata for digital projects, special
collections and archival materials, and other information resources
as assigned. As part of the Discovery Unit within the CDR
Department, this position will be expected to contribute to ongoing
improvements in overall metadata strategy and best practices that
support the mission of Auburn University and its Libraries. This
position works closely with other personnel in the Department, as
well as the other units in the Libraries on cataloging and managing
collections. This twelve-month tenure-track position requires
professional and scholarly activity as well as service on library
and university committees.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
SALARY / BENEFITS: Minimum salary of $60,000 for an Assistant
Professor. Salary will be commensurate with
experience/qualifications. This is a twelve-month tenure-track
position. Benefits include 20 days of vacation leave/12 days of
sick leave per year; participation in State Teachers' Retirement
System (mandatory); additional voluntary retirement plans
available; health/dental/life/disability insurance.
To apply, visit: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/53787
Auburn University Libraries is a member of the Association of
Research Libraries (ARL), Association of Southeastern Research
Libraries (ASERL), Hathi Trust, Coalition for Networked Information
(CNI), and other organizations of academic institutions. The
Libraries has completed its 2019-2024 strategic plan in alignment
with the Auburn University Strategic Plan and is currently working
on its 2035 Strategic Plan.
Auburn University is one of the nation's premier public land-grant
institutions. In 2024, it was ranked 47th among public universities
by U.S. News and World Report. Auburn maintains high levels of
research activity and high standards for teaching excellence,
offering Bachelor's, Master's, Educational Specialist, and Doctoral
degrees and the professional degrees. Its 2024 enrollment of 34,145
students includes 27,907 undergraduates and 6,238 graduate and
professional students. The University is nationally recognized for
its commitment to academic excellence, its positive work
environment, its student engagement, and its beautiful campus.
Auburn residents enjoy a thriving community, recognized as one of
the "best small towns in America," with moderate climate and easy
access to major cities or to beach and mountain recreational
facilities. Situated along the rapidly developing I-85 corridor
between Atlanta, Georgia, and Montgomery, Alabama, the combined
Auburn-Opelika-Columbus statistical area has a population of over
500,000, with excellent public-school systems and regional medical
centers in the areas.
Auburn University is understanding of, and sensitive to the family
needs of faculty, including dual-career couples. Additional
information can be found on our website:
http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/pdf/guidelines-dual-career-services.pdf.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Desired Qualifications
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application review process begins June 16, 2025, and will continue
until a qualified candidate is selected and recommended for
appointment. A complete application must include a letter of
interest, resume or curriculum vitae, and the names of three
current professional references (please include mailing addresses,
e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers). The candidate selected
for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to
work in the United States at the time when the appointment is
scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed
term of employment. For questions, contact the search committee
chair, Kasia Leousis at ksl0008@auburn.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
05/23/2025
Close Date
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education
opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color,
national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected
veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification
protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal
Opportunity Compliance's (EOC) website to learn more.
Open Until Filled
No
References required for this position?
Yes
If yes, minimum number requested
3
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