Metadata and Information Services Librarian

American Printing House for the Blind•Louisville, KY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Metadata and Information Services Librarian is a member of the Research, Evaluation, and Digital Information Services (READS) team within the Impact and Outreach division. This role supports cataloging, metadata creation, and reference services while serving as an information liaison across APH departments. The position plays a key role in maintaining high-quality bibliographic records and supporting both physical and digital collections, including the APH Library and the M.C. Migel Memorial Collection.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent professional degree.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in library database management and cataloging.
Working knowledge of metadata standards and online public access catalogs.
At least 2 years of experience and/or coursework in digitization, content management, controlled vocabularies, or information storage and retrieval.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Office 365, including accessible document creation best practices.
A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered when competency in the role is demonstrated.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with SharePoint or comparable collaboration and content management platforms.
Working knowledge of integrated library systems, such as TMM.
Experience supporting accessible materials, specialized collections, or similar resources.
Demonstrated experience presenting or representing an organization in professional settings.

Responsibilities

Create, maintain, and troubleshoot complex metadata and bibliographic records across diverse formats using established standards (e.g., RDA, ONIX, LC, NISO), including database maintenance within the integrated library system (TMM).
Provide internal and external reference and research services, including database searches, resource recommendations, and support for APH databases such as the Louis Database of Accessible Materials and TGIL.
Serve as a liaison to internal departments, delivering research support, information services, and cross-functional collaboration on initiatives, content development, and evaluation efforts.
Develop and deliver training materials and resources (e.g., subject guides, tutorials, videos), and facilitate training sessions for staff and users.
Support special collections and digitization initiatives, including cataloging, materials selection, interlibrary loan, and ensuring compliance with copyright and digital preservation standards.
Maintain departmental resources (e.g., SharePoint), provide basic copyright guidance, represent the organization at conferences, and perform additional duties as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.