UAB Libraries- Metadata Librarian Digital Collections-Digital Services

Title UAB Libraries-Open Rank Metadata Librarian for Digital Collections-Digital Services

Assignment Category

Assignment Category Full-Time

Rank

Rank Open Rank

Payroll Status

Payroll Status Faculty 12

Job Description

The Metadata Librarian for Digital Collections is a core member of the Digital Services Team with primary focus on the design, implementation, and maintenance of metadata standards, workflows, and documentation that support the discovery, access, and long-term management of digital collections. This position reports to the Head of Digital Services within the Technology and Technical Services Division of UAB Libraries.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and maintains metadata standards and workflows to support the discovery, access, and long-term management of digital collections; develops documentation and guidelines for metadata creation, transformation, and maintenance
• Creates, edits, and enhances descriptive metadata for a wide range of digital material types; applies and promotes best practices aligned with Dublin Core Metadata Initiative ( DCMI ) standards and related frameworks
• Manages bulk record import processes and large-scale data cleanup projects
• Conducts in-depth assessment of existing digital collections metadata for quality, consistency, and completeness; recommends and executes remediation strategies to improve discoverability and interoperability
• Leads metadata enhancement initiatives for digital collections, including normalization and enrichment processes; coordinates adopted enhancements with various internal and external collection stakeholders
• Utilizes tools and scripts for metadata transformation when applicable (e.g., batch editing, cross walking, data migration)
• Contributes to the overall management of departmental student assistants and interns
• Actively participates in relevant library and campus teams, committees, and working groups; participates in local, national, and/or international user groups with focus on metadata development and/or digital services and initiatives
• Participates in professional service and scholarship activities in accordance with faculty guidelines for appointment and promotion
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• ALA
  -accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science ( MLS / MLIS )
• Experience creating and enhancing descriptive metadata for a wide range of digital material types
• Working knowledge of a variety of subject headings, record formats, controlled vocabularies, and standards as they relate to metadata services
• Experience with project management, including planning, communication, and delivery
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders, including faculty, researchers, and library staff
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing digital environments and workflows

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 or more years of experience creating descriptive metadata for digital objects
• 2 or more of experience working with a large-scale Library Services Platform, preferably the Ex Libris Alma/Specto platform, or similar
• 1 or more years of experience working in a library technical services area
• Experience working with Dublin Core Metadata Initiative ( DCMI ) standards and related frameworks
• Experience using common tools for batch editing, data cleaning, and data transformation (e.g., Marc Edit, Open Refine, Python)

Posting Number

Posting Number F2944P

Open Date

Open Date 10/19/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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