Metadata Management Librarian

The Colorado State University Libraries is the heart of learning and research on campus, connecting curious minds to vital information and knowledge. The library system includes a primary library, Morgan Library, and a branch library in CSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The Libraries’ mission is to curate inclusive collections and provide equitable access to materials and services critical to student success, research brilliance and community engagement. The Libraries employs approximately 80 faculty and staff and 100 student employees who collaborate to meet the informational needs of users in the Libraries’ physical and digital spaces.

The Metadata Management Librarian provides metadata expertise and leadership to the University Libraries. This position is essential to facilitating access to quality digital and print information resources and collections in support of the research, teaching, and learning needs of our users, with the goal of broad access and inclusive discovery. Working across the Libraries, the Metadata Management Librarian will lead metadata and cataloging work to align with strategic priorities and emerging local services, and to respond to current issues in the field.

This will be an academic continuing appointment position and filled at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.
At Colorado State University, diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than words – they are a call to action. The CSU Libraries supports this vision with a commitment to boosting equitable access to knowledge by eliminating barriers to discovery. We seek candidates from a rich diversity of lived experiences who are excited to work with users in an inclusive university community that welcomes and affirms diversity of people, identities, perspectives, and ideas.

Applicants are encouraged to think broadly about and communicate how their skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications in ways that may not be obvious. We strongly encourage those who will further advance the Libraries’ commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applicants with a range of experiences, including those new to the profession.

For full consideration, please apply by 4/10/2022 at 11:59 pm (MT) at https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/101812. Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and current resume that address how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, and contact information for three professional references. Applicants needing assistance or accommodations may contact Kris Seidel at kris.seidel@colostate.edu

References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.