Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Seattle University
Job overview
The Metadata Strategist Librarian at Seattle University leads metadata strategy development to enhance discovery and access to library collections supporting teaching, learning, and research.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing metadata workflows, leading metadata projects, supporting the institutional repository and special collections, collaborating across departments, mentoring staff, and participating in strategic planning and liaison programs.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $75,000 to $85,000 with benefits including multiple medical plans, dental and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, retirement contributions up to 10%, tuition benefits, transportation subsidies, wellness programs, paid holidays, and sick leave.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a Master's in library/information science, 5+ years of metadata management experience, knowledge of cataloging and metadata standards, project management skills, and strong communication; preferred qualifications include 7+ years experience, familiarity with Ex Libris systems, scripting languages, and APIs.
Career development
The position offers opportunities to participate in library-wide initiatives, strategic planning, and professional collaboration, supporting growth in metadata leadership and academic librarianship.
Work environment and culture
Seattle University fosters an inclusive, diverse, and equitable work environment aligned with Jesuit and Catholic values, emphasizing collaboration and community engagement.
Company information
Seattle University is a Jesuit Catholic university founded in 1891, located in Seattle with over 7,200 students across eight schools and colleges, committed to diversity, equity, and academic excellence.
Team overview
The role is within the Lemieux Library's Resource Acquisition & Management team, collaborating with library faculty and various departments including Scholarly Services and Special Collections.
Job location and travel
The position is based at Seattle University in Seattle, Washington, with in-person campus interviews and online preliminary interviews.
Application process
Applicants must apply online with a cover letter addressing specific prompts, CV, and references; review begins April 7, 2025, with interviews conducted online and on campus.
Unique job features
The job features leadership in innovative metadata strategies, involvement in digital repository and archival metadata, mentoring responsibilities, and engagement with emerging metadata standards and scholarly communication practices.
Company overview
Seattle University is a private Jesuit Catholic university located in Seattle, Washington, known for its commitment to academic excellence, social justice, and community service. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs through its various colleges and schools, including the Albers School of Business and Economics and the School of Law. The university generates revenue primarily through tuition, grants, and donations. Founded in 1891, it has a rich history of fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, emphasizing ethical leadership and global awareness.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your expertise in metadata strategy, leadership in metadata management, and experience with library digital repositories, emphasizing familiarity with standards like MARC, DACS, and Dublin Core as outlined in the job description.
Focus on showcasing your skills in managing metadata workflows, project leadership in data migration and metadata mapping, and collaboration with diverse library departments, including your ability to mentor staff and contribute to strategic initiatives.
Apply through multiple platforms including Seattle University's official careers page, LinkedIn, and relevant academic library job boards to maximize your application's reach.
Connect on LinkedIn with current Seattle University Lemieux Library staff, especially those in Resource Acquisition & Management or Scholarly Services; use ice breakers like commenting on recent library projects, expressing enthusiasm for their commitment to diversity and inclusion, or asking about their experience with metadata innovations at the university.
Optimize your resume for ATS by integrating keywords such as 'metadata management,' 'ExLibris Alma,' 'metadata standards,' 'digital institutional repository,' 'metadata workflows,' and 'open access,' ensuring alignment with the job description to pass automated screenings.
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