Library Metadata Expert

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeMetadata Full time $88,691 - $96,901

Metadata management is a crucial aspect of enhancing the accessibility and discoverability of library resources. We are seeking an experienced librarian with expertise in metadata standards and resource description to optimize access to library resources and enrich the user experience.

About the Role

The Metadata Librarian plays a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and quality of metadata for digital, physical, and special collections. This involves developing and maintaining high-quality metadata, adhering to metadata standards and best practices.

  • Ensuring accurate workflows and quality assurance processes for the exchange of bibliographic records and metadata across knowledgebases, discovery layers, and the library management system.
  • Developing and maintaining high-quality metadata for digital, physical, and special collections, ensuring adherence to metadata standards and best practices.
  • Identifying and enhancing legacy metadata to improve user access to library and information resources.
About You

You thrive in technical environments and enjoy working with systems and data while actively contributing to initiatives that benefit students, faculty, and researchers. You have a keen eye for detail, a methodical approach to problem-solving, and a passion for connecting users with the information they need.



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