Library Specialist, E-Resources and Metadata at Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN 55105, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Oct, 25

Salary

51888.0

Posted On

11 Jul, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Communication Skills, Metadata, Metadata Standards, Productivity, Resource Management, Project Work

Industry

Education Management

Description

Overview:
Provides expertise and support for the library’s electronic resources and digital collections. Works closely with our Serials & E-Resources Librarian in providing access to, troubleshooting problems, and providing usage data for our electronic collections. Works closely with our Metadata Librarian and the College Archivist in supporting the creation and uploading of metadata and digital objects into the library’s digital asset management and institutional repository platforms as well as supporting day-to-day cataloging work. Serves as a member of the Collection Development and Discovery team and reports to the Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian.

Qualifications:

  • Associate’s Degree required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
  • Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and diversity
  • Strong organizational, project management, and process improvement skills
  • Creative and technical problem solving skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Experience with standard computing applications for productivity and communication
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
  • Proficiency handling multiple workflows and prioritizing projects
  • Attention to detail, high level of accuracy, and ability to perform work in a timely manner
  • Experience with e-resource management, metadata, and/or digital project work preferred
  • Experience working at an academic library or closely related institution preferred
  • Familiarity with national cataloging and metadata standards preferre
Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (15%):

  • Demonstrates a commitment to access, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Contributes to fulfilling the mission of the college, the library, and upholding library guiding principles.
  • Helps foster teamwork throughout the organization on campus, and beyond.
  • Participates in cross-functional work groups according to interests, skills, and library needs.
  • Continually considers and explores new ways to improve the library.
  • Contributes to assessment activities throughout the organization including report writing and data compilation and analysis of operations, programs, and services.
  • Provides service to the college through participation on campus groups or projects.
  • Shares professional expertise and experience with others in order to contribute to growth of the profession and to serve as representatives of the library and college.
  • Stays abreast of developments in the field and is engaged in personal professional development.
  • Contributes to the development and completion of annual library and personal performance goals.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES (5%):

Completes other responsibilities as assigned. Participates as an active member of the team. Participates in department and college activities and supports implementation of shared goals and initiatives. Provides backup support to other members of the team.

Qualifications:

  • Associate’s Degree required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
  • Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and diversity
  • Strong organizational, project management, and process improvement skills
  • Creative and technical problem solving skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Experience with standard computing applications for productivity and communication
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
  • Proficiency handling multiple workflows and prioritizing projects
  • Attention to detail, high level of accuracy, and ability to perform work in a timely manner
  • Experience with e-resource management, metadata, and/or digital project work preferred
  • Experience working at an academic library or closely related institution preferred
  • Familiarity with national cataloging and metadata standards preferred
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