Manager, Metadata & Discovery Services

Description

The University of Virginia Library seeks a librarian with a vision for the future of library description and discovery and management and mentoring of staff for the role of Manager, Metadata and Discovery Services (MDS) Team. Reporting to the Director, Digital Strategies and Discovery, the MDS Manager oversees operations and workflows for MARC and non-MARC description, discovery for analog and digital resources, and participates in regional and national consortia and initiatives. The successful candidate will have key responsibility for leading the transition to the updated RDA Toolkit. Directly supervises a staff of 7 FTE. This is a mid-career professional librarian job opportunity.

Responsibilities will include:

• Plans for and leads transition to the updated RDA Toolkit by Spring 2027.
• Manages and prioritizes timely creation and enhancement of standards-based description for analog and digital resources using replicable and sustainable workflows.
• Establishes goals and evaluates the work of assigned staff members.
• Provides vision and shared leadership for the Library’s Subject Access Enhancement Initiative to improve subject access to University of Virginia Library resources.
• Develops and documents projects and workflows as well as community-of-practice-aligned metadata standards.
• Primary contact for colleagues, vendors, and scholars in support of description workflows as well as research and scholarly initiatives throughout the Library and University.

About the University of Virginia Library:

The University of Virginia Library is here to ensure that the University community has the information it needs for teaching, research, and personal enjoyment and enrichment. Regularly ranked in the top quartile of ARL libraries, UVA Library has six locations, more than 220 staffers, and more than 100 student employees. Additionally, as a major research institution, the Library regularly collaborates with professional organizations such as the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA), Virginia Library Association, Association of College and Research Libraries, and others.

The University of Virginia Library is committed to a culture of mutual respect, civility, inclusiveness, cooperation, mindfulness, accountability, and acceptance of individual differences. Departments and individuals are expected to work together, both in professional collaborations and in creating a culture where all can thrive.

Required Qualifications:  

• Master’s degree in Library Sciences from an ALA accredited program
• 5 years of professional experience in an academic or research library setting

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with library-based cataloging, metadata, or descriptive operations
• Current experience with MARC and knowledge of RDA description
• Knowledge of non-MARC standards and description
• Demonstrated success in planning and implementing projects or workflows
• Ability to communicate in writing to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated success with supervision
• Experience with non-MARC standards and description
• Experience with PCC NACO, BIBCO, CONSER or SACO programs
• Experience providing description or access for at least one non-English language

The UVA Library is interested in reviewing candidates with a broad range of experiences, education, and qualifications. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every preferred qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Anticipated hiring range: $80,000-95,000. Salary will be commensurate with relevant experience.

Review of applicants will begin April 21, 2025. Preference will be given to those who applied by review date. The position will remain open until filled. 

This position is located in Charlottesville, VA with the opportunity of a hybrid work schedule (2 days per week) after the required in-person training and probationary period upon approval of supervisor.

The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check prior to their first day of employment per university policy.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

TO APPLY:

Please apply through Careers at UVA, and search for R0071295. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by accessing the Jobs Hub app. Applicants must complete an application online with the following documents:

• Cover letter to include your interest in the position and your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences
• CV/Resume