Manager for Metadata and Collection

The Jacksonville Public Library is actively seeking a Manager for Metadata and Cataloging.

The position reports to the Senior Manager of the Library Collection and holds primary responsibility for the Metadata and Cataloging functions of the Library and has ownership of day-to-day operations, strategy, and performance.

Open Requirements:

• A Masters’ Degree from an accredited institution in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited program with
• At least four years of progressively responsible professional library work.
• Within that four years must have one of the following:
  • Three years of experience in cataloging and/or digitization.
  • Three years of experience using library cataloging resource materials, formats, and standards such as MARC, LC National Authority Files, NACO, RDA, AACR2R, LCSH, LCC, Dublin Core.
  • Two years of experience with software for editing data in bulk, such as MarcEdit, OpenRefine, pyMARC, etc.
•  Supervisory experience is preferred.

The City of Jacksonville is a premier local government employer providing a competitive compensation package and an excellent work environment.  Employees are afforded 12 paid holidays plus a paid personal day.  Our comprehensive benefit programs include defined contribution retirement plan, medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships.

This is an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate to make a significant contribution in a dynamic, quality-oriented customer-focused organization.  The City of Jacksonville is an equal opportunity/equal access employer.  To be considered for this position you MUST apply online at https://www.jacksonville.gov/jobs.