Digital Collections and Metadata Librarian

Description

Bryn Mawr College invites applications for the position of Digital Collections and Metadata Librarian to join the new Digital Scholarship, Critical Making, and Digital Collections team within Bryn Mawr’s dynamic Library & Information Technology Services (LITS). The position will work closely with colleagues in LITS and with Tri-College Library Consortium colleagues (which includes Haverford and Swarthmore College Libraries) to grow our digital collections program and support digital collections infrastructure and practices. The Digital Collections and Metadata Librarian is responsible for providing expertise and leadership in development, implementation, and assessment of digital collections and metadata systems, policies, and procedures to support discovery, access, management, and preservation of Bryn Mawr and Tri-College collections. The position plays a key role in supporting the implementation, administration, and enhancement of Islandora, the newly selected platform to host and preserve Tri-Co digital assets.

Located in metropolitan Philadelphia (and a short train ride from Center City), Bryn Mawr College is a distinguished liberal arts college for women with graduate programs in social work, humanities, and science for men and women. Bryn Mawr has strong partnerships with Haverford College, Swarthmore College, and the University of Pennsylvania. The College offers employees a competitive salary and benefits package, including 25 vacation and personal days and a generous retirement contribution.

LITS is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and Bryn Mawr College is an equal-opportunity employer. Candidates from underrepresented groups and women are especially encouraged to apply.

For more information and to apply, submit a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three professional references at: https://apply.interfolio.com/55428 Review of applications begins November 1st.