The Metadata Specialist ensures complete and accurate maintenance of the online catalog system, including edits, additions, and withdrawals. The Metadata Specialist is responsible for the processing of print and electronic materials, cataloging in Connexion Client, and the use of Excel and other applications to track progress and organize electronic resource workflows properly. The Metadata Specialist will work independently and will demonstrate good judgment in applying cataloging standards to the description, editing, and creation of bibliographic records.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks.

• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

Metadata Specialist I

• Using Connexion Client, search for matching bibliographic records: edit records, create summaries and tables of contents, and add cutters to call and collection notes.
• Catalog priority purchases, electronic requests, and print requests.
• Able to perform the following tasks:
  • Update master records with missing content information or vendor resource links;
  • Check authority headings;
  • Check subject headings for appropriateness;
  • Set library holdings on records; and
  • Import records into Alma using proper import profile.
• Consistently display excellent customer service when contacting library customers.
• Remove holdings pertaining to withdrawn records and remove records, holdings, items, or portfolios in Alma.
• Compare collection title lists to vendor websites, update collection title lists with added or removed titles, and troubleshoot discrepancies between collection title lists and Alma search results.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Metadata Specialist I

• High School Diploma
• Ability to maneuver book trucks weighing approximately 250 lbs. when loaded.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.

• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.

• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business, government and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer and scheduling skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.

• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Ability to maneuver book trucks weighing approximately 250 lbs. when loaded.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.  The working environment also includes the facilitation of occasional outdoor events.    

Driving Requirements

Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.

Target Hire Date

2025-02-24

Time Type

Full time

Location

Lynchburg - In Office

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.