Post date: May 12, 2025

The Cataloging and Metadata Services team at Fondren Library is seeking a Metadata Analyst. This is a professional librarian position which takes a creative approach to library data by gathering datasets, looking for quality indicators or discrepancies, and applying improvements as appropriate. This position collaborates with others on local and regional digital projects. Provides training or technical advice to library staff regarding resource description and metadata assignment. The position specializes in examining the library’s catalog data on a large scale rather than cataloging or making fixes to individual items.

The ideal candidate for this role is inquisitive about library standards and local practices. They can assess and compare data to identify anomalies. They are able to explore data for inconsistencies and find conditions that should not exist. They are communicative and able to work with people in all departments of the library to create solutions to identified problems. They are interested in programming languages to efficiently address data issues on a large scale. They are big-picture thinkers and advocate for metadata alignment across systems.

Apply Before:  05/27/2025, 12:00 AM

Salary: $63,100 to $68,100 

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