Library Specialist, E-Resources and Metadata

Provides expertise and support for the library’s electronic resources and digital collections. Works closely with our Serials & E-Resources Librarian in providing access to, troubleshooting problems, and providing usage data for our electronic collections. Works closely with our Metadata Librarian and the College Archivist in supporting the creation and uploading of metadata and digital objects into the library’s digital asset management and institutional repository platforms as well as supporting day-to-day cataloging work. Serves as a member of the Collection Development and Discovery team and reports to the Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian.

This position works the standard business hours of 8:00am to 4:30pm and offers a hybrid schedule with up to two work from home days a week.

About the Library 

Our Mission: We at Macalester’s DeWitt Wallace Library strive to create an equitable ecosystem of knowledge, ideas, experiences, and expertise that immerses our community in opportunities for inquiry, discovery, delight, and innovation.

Our Vision: We boldly champion curiosity and learning: about one’s self, each other, and everything around us.

Our Commitments:

• Center and further equity awareness and practice.
• Cultivate sustainable and user-centered collections, services, & spaces.
• Seek outreach opportunities & promote active collaboration throughout our community to expand and extend our impact.
• Foster multidirectional learning and ways of knowing, elevating the mutual exchange of experiences, ideas, and knowledge.
• Enhance communication to highlight our existing expertise as well as expand and extend our impact on campus.
• Nurture and develop library employees through professional development, building camaraderie, and valuing wellbeing.

Collection Development & Discovery (80%):

• Provides first level support for troubleshooting access problems for electronic resources and communicates with Library and Macalester community when systems are down or not available for brief periods.
• Assists in supporting and managing tools required for electronic resources work, including e-resource remote access configurations and knowledge-base updates as well as use of the Acquisitions and License Manager modules of the library’s integrated library system.
• Supports creation and uploading of metadata and digital objects into our digital content platforms.
• Performs basic and copy cataloging by creating and updating records in WorldCat for items in the collection.
• Provides relevant statistical data and metrics, including usage and cost analysis, to support collection analysis and development decisions.
• Assists with e-resource database clean-up projects. Includes activities such as checking accuracy and editing descriptions and links for online resources.
• Provides a high level of personal contact and communicates on a regular basis with faculty, students, staff, and external service providers including serials publishers, vendors, and content providers.
• Assists with direction of student employee workflow and training. 
• Develops policies and procedures in collaboration with colleagues and staff.

Key responsibilities, leadership and professional development (15%):

• Demonstrates a commitment to access, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Contributes to fulfilling the mission of the college, the library, and upholding library guiding principles. 
• Helps foster teamwork throughout the organization on campus, and beyond.
• Participates in cross-functional work groups according to interests, skills, and library needs.
• Continually considers and explores new ways to improve the library. 
• Contributes to assessment activities throughout the organization including report writing and data compilation and analysis of operations, programs, and services. 
• Provides service to the college through participation on campus groups or projects.
• Shares professional expertise and experience with others in order to contribute to growth of the profession and to serve as representatives of the library and college. 
• Stays abreast of developments in the field and is engaged in personal professional development.
• Contributes to the development and completion of annual library and personal performance goals.

Other responsibilities (5%):

Completes other responsibilities as assigned. Participates as an active member of the team. Participates in department and college activities and supports implementation of shared goals and initiatives. Provides backup support to other members of the team.

• Associate’s Degree required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and diversity
• Strong organizational, project management, and process improvement skills
• Creative and technical problem solving skills
• Effective communication skills
• Experience with standard computing applications for productivity and communication
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
• Proficiency handling multiple workflows and prioritizing projects
• Attention to detail, high level of accuracy, and ability to perform work in a timely manner
• Experience with e-resource management, metadata, and/or digital project work preferred
• Experience working at an academic library or closely related institution preferred
• Familiarity with national cataloging and metadata standards preferred

Compensation:

The annual salary for this position will be $49,632 - $51,888 depending on experience.

Benefits: 

At Macalester, we are proud to offer excellent comprehensive employee benefits. Here are some highlights:

• 10% employer contributions to the retirement plan. 
• Generous Parental Leave. 
• Outstanding vacation and sick time packages, plus an additional 10 holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance plans, including a generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
• Tuition assistance which pays between 75% - 100% of eligible tuition for employee dependents at select institutions.
• Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan.
• Access to the athletics fitness facility, wellness coaching and activities.

These are just some of the great benefits Macalester has to offer! To see our full benefits packages and options, please visit our Benefits Page.

Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment.

Application Guidelines:

For best consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume through the Macalester Employment Opportunities webpage by July 31st, 2025. No applications will be received after this date.

Jaclyn Howard

Talent Acquisition Manager

jhoward3@Macalester.edu

Founded in 1874, Macalester College provides students with the inspiration, insight, and experience to become successful and ethical leaders. Located in flourishing St. Paul, Minnesota, Macalester enrolls over 2,000 students from across the country and around the world. Macalester is a preeminent liberal arts college recognized for its student service and celebration of internationalism.

At Macalester, we look at our employees through a whole-person, holistic lens. With comprehensive benefits and well-being programs, we provide and enable our community members to grow and care for themselves, their families, and one another. Our whole-hearted fidelity to community-building and social justice exemplify these ideals.  Macalester College continuously prioritizes a culturally diverse and pluralistic community. We value individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. 

Our rich blend of people holding varied identities enhances our strong commitment to multiculturalism and global citizenship. We seek candidates who reflect and strengthen our campus environment. Macalester invites and encourages everyone to apply who would add depth to our community including those from all sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, religions, abilities, and ages.