Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT)
Digital Project Metadata Specialist
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT), Blacksburg, Virginia, us, 24062
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Job no:
535240 Work type:
Hourly Wage/Part-Time Senior management:
Dean of Libraries Department:
Library Location:
Blacksburg, Virginia Categories:
Library
Job Description The Digital Project Metadata Specialist documents and describes library collections for access and discovery via online platforms and repositories, such as Wikibase and VTechWorks. This position entails working with a variety of software and platforms requiring great attention to detail and sound judgment. Duties include, but are not limited to, researching, creating and editing Wikidata entries and creating or editing bibliographic records. This role collaborates with faculty and staff in the Data Services unit and subject specialists across VT Libraries.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
Demonstrated experience in cataloging or descriptive metadata, such as bibliographic description, MARC or Dublin Core formats, Library of Congress subject headings or other controlled vocabularies.
Demonstrated knowledge of authority control and its application in library and/or archival collections.
Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying detailed and complex policies and procedures, and paying strict attention to detail.
Demonstrated experience working independently as well as plan and schedule work to produce required results.
Demonstrated experience communicating and interacting effectively with a variety of people.
Previous library experience, including demonstrated bibliographic skills.
Academic library experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with linked data and its application to library and archival materials
Knowledge of creating Wikidata entities
Pay Band 4
Overtime Status Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type Regular
Salary Information $21.25-$21.89 dependent on qualifications and experience
Average of 30 hours
Review Date 1/26/26
Additional Information This position is eligible for hybrid or fully remote; the work arrangement will be confirmed upon hire.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact
Rebecca Osborne at rebeccaao@vt.edu
during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised January 12, 2026 Applications close: Open until filled
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Job no:
535240 Work type:
Hourly Wage/Part-Time Senior management:
Dean of Libraries Department:
Library Location:
Blacksburg, Virginia Categories:
Library
Job Description The Digital Project Metadata Specialist documents and describes library collections for access and discovery via online platforms and repositories, such as Wikibase and VTechWorks. This position entails working with a variety of software and platforms requiring great attention to detail and sound judgment. Duties include, but are not limited to, researching, creating and editing Wikidata entries and creating or editing bibliographic records. This role collaborates with faculty and staff in the Data Services unit and subject specialists across VT Libraries.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
Demonstrated experience in cataloging or descriptive metadata, such as bibliographic description, MARC or Dublin Core formats, Library of Congress subject headings or other controlled vocabularies.
Demonstrated knowledge of authority control and its application in library and/or archival collections.
Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying detailed and complex policies and procedures, and paying strict attention to detail.
Demonstrated experience working independently as well as plan and schedule work to produce required results.
Demonstrated experience communicating and interacting effectively with a variety of people.
Previous library experience, including demonstrated bibliographic skills.
Academic library experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with linked data and its application to library and archival materials
Knowledge of creating Wikidata entities
Pay Band 4
Overtime Status Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type Regular
Salary Information $21.25-$21.89 dependent on qualifications and experience
Average of 30 hours
Review Date 1/26/26
Additional Information This position is eligible for hybrid or fully remote; the work arrangement will be confirmed upon hire.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact
Rebecca Osborne at rebeccaao@vt.edu
during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised January 12, 2026 Applications close: Open until filled
#J-18808-Ljbffr