Linked Data Librarian, Middle Tennessee State University (Murfreesboro, TN)

Posted March 20, 2025

Job Description

Middle Tennessee State University’s James E. Walker Library Department of Collection Development and Management (CDM) invites applicants for a full-time, 12-month tenure-track faculty position (#401580) at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is as early as April 1, 2025.

Reporting to the Chair of the CDM department, the Linked Data Librarian will respond to the rapid developments in metadata and web technologies and the transition to the semantic web through linked data. The successful candidate will work to leverage the potential of linked data to expand web-based discovery of the library’s resources and address the conceptual, technical, creative, and management aspects of linked data.

Position Duties

The successful candidate will maintain knowledge of current and emerging developments related to linked data; spearhead opportunities to collaborate with others in the library and on campus; develop documentation; and create and manage authorities/identities.
In addition, the successful candidate is expected to monitor developments and build expertise in the library services platform (FOLIO), especially regarding soon to be released entity management functionality.

Qualifications

Full-time
A master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program is required by the appointment date.
Two (2) years of full-time experience in a professional, post-MLS cataloging position is required by the appointment date.

Hours & Compensation

The salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.

How to Apply

Applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of librarianship/teaching philosophy, and a statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application.

To view full posting and apply, visit the official job posting, linked here.

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.

If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Jo Williams at [email protected].