Linked Data Librarian, Middle Tennessee State University (Murfreesboro, TN)
Posted March 20, 2025
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.
The department is comprised of seven units: Acquisitions, Cataloging, Collection Assessment, Continuing Resources, Special Collections, Systems, and Web & Discovery Services. 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.
Responsibilities
CDM currently participates in cataloging activities and national cooperatives that have global reach. The Linked Data Librarian will work closely with colleagues to continue and expand these efforts through linked data initiatives such as transforming existing library data, implementing technologies, and contributing to data repositories through authorities/identities creation. Using linked data standards, such as RDF, JSON, BIBFRAME, and SPARQL, the Linked Data Librarian will permit library data to be exposed, queried, and discovered via the open web. Linked Data requires regular updating to provide the most accurate and current information about collections. 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
Required
- 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.
Preffered
- Demonstrated knowledge of the semantic web
- Demonstrated experience with linked data creation, including RDF
- Demonstrated experience with BIBFRAME and MARVA, or other metadata editors
- Experience creating and editing NACO records and applying BIBCO standard elements
- Experience with MARC or other cataloging formats such as Dublin Core, EAD, TEI
- Experience in metadata manipulation tools such as MARCEdit or OpenRefine
- Experience with scripting or programming languages
- Project planning or workflow development experience
- Record of engagement in professional library or standards organizations
- Record of library and information science scholarship
Hours and Compensation
This is a full-time, 12 month, tenure track position.
Minimum salary: $62,226. Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.
How to Apply
Visit https://careers.mtsu.edu/en-us/job/498135/james-e-walker-library-linked-data-librarian-tenuretrack-faculty to view the full listing and apply.
To successfully 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.
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].