Metadata Librarian (Electronic Resources)

The Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Metadata Librarian - Electronic Resources.  Joining a team of five full-time metadata colleagues, VCU Libraries seeks a service-oriented, innovative Metadata Librarian responsible for coordinating the organization and descriptive metadata of electronic formats across the collections of the VCU Libraries. This position contributes metadata expertise over the full electronic resources lifecycle through original and complex copy cataloging, catalog and database maintenance, and oversight of data integrity for vendor-supplied MARC records, knowledge base records, and KBART files. The candidate will join an exceptionally talented, culturally and academically diverse community.

This position resides in the Resource Acquisition and Metadata Services (RAMS) department and works in close collaboration with the Electronic and Continuing Resources (ECR) department. Together, these departments ensure enduring description, organization, and access throughout the electronic resources lifecycle, including licensing, acquisition, description, authentication, knowledge base integration, and discovery layer optimization (Alma/Primo VE) across VCU Libraries. The electronic collections of the VCU Libraries comprise over 2.9 million active titles.The successful candidate will join a culturally and academically diverse faculty and staff of the highest caliber.

VCU Libraries expects that the Metadata Librarian - Electronic Resources will be a leader in fostering a welcoming atmosphere for all members of the VCU community.  The successful candidate will receive support for research, service and professional development.

Reporting to the Head of Resource Acquisition and Metadata Services, and recognized as a contributing member of a team of metadata colleagues, the Metadata Librarian is responsible for: 

• Collaboration with colleagues in complex metadata workflows and project-based assignments.

• Original and complex copy cataloging of electronic formats, including ebooks, ejournals, databases, streaming media, and electronic theses and dissertations.

• Implementation of inclusive and reparative metadata principles and projects.

• Oversight of data integrity for Alma Community Zone and vendor-supplied MARC records.

• Metadata editing using tools such as MarcEdit, OpenRefine, scripts, and Alma normalization rules.

• Continuously advancing cataloging and metadata education through documentation, hands-on training, interdepartmental guidance and mentorship, and other professional development activities.

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