Job description
Prestige Library Network is seeking a proactive Librarian to lead Digital Services and Metadata initiatives at our central Boston branch. This role combines classic cataloging with innovative digital curation to enhance access to our growing collections.
As a key member of our team, you will collaborate with librarians, researchers, and vendors to ensure accurate metadata, robust discovery, and user-centered service delivery across physical and digital spaces.
We offer a dynamic work environment, professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package.
Responsibility
- Lead digital services, metadata standards, and cataloging workflows across multiple collections.
- Plan, implement, and maintain digital repositories and discovery tools to improve patron access.
- Manage MARC, RDA, Dublin Core, and linked-data metadata to ensure high-quality catalog records.
- Provide reference services and information literacy instruction to diverse patrons.
- Collaborate with IT, vendors, and other departments to optimize library systems and integrations (ILS, discovery layer, ERP).
- Develop and enforce policies for digital preservation, copyright, and data privacy.
- Support collection development through analysis of usage, trends, and patron needs.
Qualification
- MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program or recognized equivalent.
- 2+ years of cataloging, metadata management, and digital collection experience.
- Strong working knowledge of MARC, RDA, Dublin Core, and linked-data principles.
- Experience with library systems (ILS/ILS-backed discovery tools) and metadata crosswalks.
- Excellent reference skills and ability to design and deliver information literacy sessions.
- Familiarity with digital preservation standards and copyright considerations.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and project management abilities.
- Flexible schedule to include occasional evenings or weekends as needed.