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/or electronic materials, cataloging in Connexion Client and Alma Metadata Editor, and using Excel and other applications to track progress and organize electronic resource workflows. The Metadata Specialist works independently and is part of an exceptional team and will demonstrate good judgment in applying cataloging standards to the description, editing, and creation of bibliographic records.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Metadata Specialist I

• Able to perform the following cataloging and metadata tasks:

• Catalog priority purchases, electronic requests, and print requests
• Using Connexion, search for matching bibliographic records, edit records, create summaries and tables of contents, add collection notes, and add cutters to call numbers
• Update master records with missing content information or vendor resource links and set library holdings
• Check authority headings and subject headings for appropriateness
• Import records into Alma using proper import profile
• Remove library holdings on records in Connexion and withdraw bibliographic 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
• Consistently display excellent customer service through positive interaction and communication with other JFL departments and library customers.
• Remain abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks.
• Strictly adhere to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

Metadata Specialist II

• Proficiency in the functions and responsibilities of the Metadata Specialist I position.

• Investigate, report, and resolve errors and broken or missing links; research and add book award notes; and assign call numbers.
• Able to perform the following tasks independently:
  • Catalog physical, electronic, and audiovisual resources, along with other format types
  • Perform expedited catalog and process physical resource requests
  • Download and process vendor update files from OCLC
  • Restructure collection title lists based on platform changes and create new collection title lists
  • Perform changes at the portfolio level using bulk and batch change tools

Metadata Specialist III

• Proficiency in the functions and responsibilities of the Metadata Specialist I and II positions.

• Actively contribute to Metadata Team in understanding and resolving catalog-related issues.
• Manage cataloging supplies inventory.
• Able to perform the following tasks independently:
  • Create new records
  • Using constant data records, create records for doctoral, masters, and honors theses
  • Derive from original book publication and create new bibliographic records for reprinted books or for electronic books
  • Perform bulk clean-up operations using indication and normalization rules
  • Assign subject headings

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Metadata Specialist III

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and 3 years of relevant experience required.

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
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong computer and technical 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

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel.  Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position. 

Target Hire Date

2026-03-02

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.