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Academic Program Support Specialist, Metadata Specialist

Job in Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia, 30064, USA
Listing for: Georgia Public Library Service
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-13
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Education Administration, Academic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Summary

Plans and implements program initiatives for the assigned college, academic department, and/or academic unit. Participates in the generation of program resources, communication, design and development of operating goals, objectives, and protocols. Serves as primary point for program implementation and operational matters. Provides technical, professional and programmatic guidance, consultation, and support.

Responsibilities Department Specific Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Reviews and edits metadata through copy cataloging of purchased eBooks, print books, and other library resources in different formats with some degree of independence, utilizing international standards, codes, and practices.
  • Creates, updates, and maintains holding and item records. Processes library resources in a timely manner.
  • Activates electronic portfolios for electronic books in the library’s catalog to enable access. Maintains bibliographic records for specific electronic collections, including licensed demand‑driven collections.
  • Performs batch updates and changes to descriptive and subject metadata to maintain the library catalog, including withdrawals, item status updates, and location changes.
  • Provides cataloging and metadata statistics or reports as needed.
  • Participates in planning, procedure development and implementation, and policy and decision‑making processes for the unit and for the department and library as required.
  • Resolves and responds to metadata issues reported via online form, library help desk, any library staff. Cross‑trains on receiving and processing serial issues and standing orders and corrects serial metadata records as needed.
    • Required Qualifications

    Educational Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field

    Required Experience

    One (1) year of work experience related to the position

    Preferred Qualifications

    Preferred Educational Qualifications

    An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

    Preferred Experience

    Previous experience with program development and coordination

    Previous experience in higher education

    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

    Knowledge

    Working knowledge of a bibliographic utility and library services platform

    Skills

    Excellent attention to detail and high degree of accuracy and efficiency
    Strong organizational skills, including ability to plan and prioritize multiple tasks to meet established deadlines

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