Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceSenior LevelMasters
Job Description

The Metadata Librarian at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) will play a key role in the library's mission to provide outstanding service to CHOP and its affiliates. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical acumen, customer service skills, and excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will have a passion for cataloging and metadata services, as well as demonstrate an enthusiasm for learning, professional development, and collaboration.The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in library and/or information science, with experience in cataloging and metadata services. The successful candidate will have experience working in a library setting, with a strong understanding of metadata standards, and the ability to apply this knowledge to a variety of projects. In addition, the successful candidate must have strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.We are seeking an individual who is highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of library professionals. The successful candidate will have an enthusiasm for providing excellent customer service and will possess a commitment to professional growth and continuing education. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities:

  1. Provide outstanding customer service to CHOP and its affiliates.
  2. Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  3. Apply knowledge of metadata standards to a variety of projects.
  4. Demonstrate an enthusiasm for learning, professional development, and collaboration.
  5. Work effectively with a diverse group of library professionals.
  6. Possess a commitment to professional growth and continuing education.
  7. Maintain an organized and detail-oriented workflow.
  8. Utilize excellent communication and organizational skills.
  9. Work independently and collaboratively.
  10. Remain current on library and information science trends.
Where is this job?
This job is located at Philadelphia, PA, USA
Job Qualifications
  • Strong Communication Skills

  • Highly Organized

  • Excellent Research Skills

  • Knowledge Of Library Science

  • Experience In Developing And Maintaining Metadata Standards

  • Expertise In Cataloging And Metadata

  • Familiarity With Marc And Dublin Core Standards

  • Experience With Medical Library Collections

Required Skills
  • Research

  • Quality Assurance

  • Data Entry

  • Data Analysis

  • Indexing

  • Technical Writing

  • Database administration

  • Metadata

  • taxonomy

  • Cataloging

  • Collection Management

  • Digital Preservation

  • Accessioning

  • Marc

  • Metadata Standards

Soft Skills
  • Communication

  • Time management

  • Interpersonal Skills

  • creativity

  • Organization

  • flexibility

  • Critical thinking

  • collaboration

  • Adaptability

  • Problem-Solving

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Metadata Librarian in Philadelphia, PA, USA is $50,000 to $75,000. This is based on the salary data collected from various sources and job postings on the website.

Additional Information
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedNovember 22nd, 2023
Apply BeforeJuly 20th, 2025
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About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, also known by its acronym CHOP, is a children's hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its primary campus is located in the University City neighborhood of West Philadelphia on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. The hospital has 594 beds and more than one million outpatient and inpatient visits annually. It is one of the world's largest and oldest children's hospitals and the first hospital dedicated to the healthcare of children.

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