[Metadatalibrarians] Job Opportunity: Manager, Metadata and Discovery Services, UVA

[Roper, Jennifer O'Brien (jor2a)]

The University of Virginia Library seeks an expert in library description and discovery with a vision for the future of the discipline for the role of Manager, Metadata and Discovery Services (MDS) Team.  The  MDS Manager leads a production-oriented team (7.5 FTE), oversees operations and workflows for MARC and non-MARC description and discovery for analog and digital resources, provides vision and shared leadership for the Library's Subject Access Enhancement Initiative with a mission to improve subject access to University of Virginia Library resources with a focus on under-represented and marginalized communities, 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 7.5 FTE.

Anticipated hiring range: $85,000-$90,000.  This position is designated hybrid, and the successful candidate will be eligible for remote work for up to 2 days per week after a probationary period.

The position will remain open until filled, but applicants are encouraged to apply by end of day on August 28, 2024.

Please visit the application website for the full job description and further details: https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs/job/Charlottesville-VA/Manager--Metadata---Discovery-Services_R0063374

Feel free to forward this information.  Inquiries can be directed to me at jroper at virginia.edu<mailto:jroper at virginia.edu>.


Jennifer O'Brien Roper