Job description
Join the Seattle Public Library, a dynamic hub for community learning and digital access. We are seeking a Library Services Librarian who will lead metadata development, curate digital collections, and enhance user access across physical and online libraries. This role blends traditional cataloging with innovative information services to ensure patrons can discover, access, and use library resources with ease.
As a member of our team, you will collaborate with librarians, archivists, and IT specialists to optimize metadata schemas, participate in digitization projects, and support information literacy programs for diverse communities. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional passionate about equitable access to information and the future of libraries.
Responsibility
- Lead cataloging and metadata efforts for physical and digital collections using MARC, RDA, Dublin Core, and controlled vocabularies
- Manage digitization projects and metadata for the library digital repository
- Develop and maintain authority records, subject headings, and classification schemes
- Provide reference assistance and information literacy instruction to patrons in person and online
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on collection development and user experience improvements
- Plan and deliver training for staff on cataloging standards and digital workflows
- Evaluate and implement discovery tools, interfaces, and accessibility features to improve search and access
- Monitor and analyze usage statistics to inform collection decisions and access strategies
Qualification
- MLS or MLIS or equivalent from an ALA accredited program
- Minimum 3 years of cataloging metadata or digital collections experience
- Strong knowledge of MARC, RDA, Dublin Core, and authority control
- Experience with digital repositories and metadata standards
- Proficiency with library discovery tools and OPACs such as Primo, Alma Primo or similar
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to provide user instruction
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in library services
- Familiarity with cataloging laws and copyright considerations