Deadline
Apr 05, 2027
Closing in 168 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full or part time
Reference
N/A
Posted
Oct 07, 2026
Offered salary$75,000-$80,000
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Metadata Librarian
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Position Information| About Hofstra | At Hofstra University, intellectual curiosity is not just aspirational – it is central to how we engage on a daily basis. Hofstra faculty work within a diverse scholarly community committed to student success, intellectual discovery, free inquiry, inclusivity, and collaboration. Enrolling more than 10,000 students, Hofstra offers students an array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs spanning the arts, humanities, sciences, business, engineering, law, health care, communications, and more. Our accomplished faculty collaborate with students to explore interdisciplinary questions and produce innovative research that lays the foundation for future personal and professional success. With a beautiful campus in Hempstead, NY, Hofstra’s location seamlessly merges the tranquility of coastal suburban living with the boundless opportunities of nearby New York City. Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. |
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| Position Title | Metadata Librarian |
| Position Number | 896424 |
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| School/Division | Library Operations |
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| Description | The Hofstra University Library seeks an innovative and collaborative Metadata Librarian to support the discovery, access, and stewardship of physical and digital resources through high-quality cataloging and metadata practices. Reporting to the Chair of Technical and Digital Library Services, the Metadata Librarian serves as the Library’s primary professional resource for cataloging and metadata, providing expertise in original cataloging, metadata quality and remediation, and maintenance of standards, policies, and workflows. The position also offers a significant opportunity for a librarian interested in expanding beyond traditional cataloging to help develop new services in data-related and digital areas of librarianship.
Working collaboratively with Library colleagues and campus partners, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to explore and develop an additional area of specialization based on their interests and expertise and the evolving needs of the University community, such as research data management, data curation, data visualization, digital scholarship, repository services, or other emerging areas that build upon or complement metadata expertise. We seek a colleague who is intellectually curious, enjoys working as part of a team, and is excited by the opportunity both to provide professional leadership for established metadata services and to help shape the future of Axinn Library. In this position, the successful candidate will be expected to:
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| Qualifications |
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| Preferred Quals Summary | Candidates are not expected to possess all preferred qualifications. We welcome candidates whose experience demonstrates strengths in some areas and an interest in developing others.
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| Special Instructions | This is a tenure-track faculty position. It will be filled at either the Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor rank, depending on qualifications. An additional graduate degree, scholarship, and university service are required for tenure consideration. Please upload the following with your application for consideration:
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| Deadline | Open until filled |
| Tenure Track | Yes |
| Date Posted | 09/23/2026 |
| EEO Statement | Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. |
| Salary/Salary Range | $75,000-$80,000 |
Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.
*Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.
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