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Metadata and Digital Initiatives Specialist

Creighton University
United States, Nebraska, Omaha
2500 California Plaza (Show on map)
Jun 07, 2025
Performs skilled library duties at the paraprofessional level requiring an understanding of library-wide practices and procedures as well as a specialized knowledge of a specific library functional area. Assists with searching and enriching metadata records of various formats in OCLC and the integrated library system. Creates metadata and manages the day-to-day functions of the library's digitization projects for the Creighton Institutional Repository. Manages, maintains, and administers the School of Law archives and makes decisions that ensure their appropriate acquisition, organization, and treatment. Assists library patrons at a service desk as scheduled. Trains and supervises student employees. Creates metadata and manages the day-to-day functions of the library's digitization projects for the Creighton Institutional Repository with the direction of the Senior Librarian. Assists with searching and enriching metadata records of various formats in OCLC and the integrated library system. Manages, maintains, and administers the School of Law archives and makes decisions that ensure their appropriate acquisition, organization, and treatment. Trains and supervises student employees on tasks related to digitization projects. Staffs a Service Desk as scheduled to assist library patrons. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. 2+ years library experience preferred. Demonstrated skills with an automated library system and computer technology skills. Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and manipulation and Windows and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to manage or oversee several diverse tasks concurrently. AAP/EEO Statement Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Disclosure Statement This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.