Job Posting: Senior Metadata Librarian at National Library of Medicine

From: Diffin, Jennifer (NIH/NLM) [E] <00000089bd536b9d-dmarc-request_at_nyob>
Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:43:34 +0000
To: CODE4LIB_at_LISTS.CLIR.ORG
The National Library of Medicine User Services and Collection Division seeks a Senior Metadata Librarian to develop, implement, and optimize metadata standards supporting biomedical, scientific, and digital collections. This role advances discovery, access, interoperability, and data quality across NLM resources. The successful candidate will provide leadership, collaborate with technical and subject matter experts, and promote metadata best practices. Experience with standards such as BIBFRAME, RDF, Dublin Core, and MARC is desired.

A preview of the position is now available.  The Apply button will be active on June 25, and applications will be accepted through June 29.

  *   Librarian GS-1410-13 DE: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/873081500/preview (for external applicants)
  *   Librarian GS-1410-13 MP: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/873245400/preview (for current and former federal employees, military or Peace Corps veterans, re-employment priority list, and other preference candidates)

Questions? Contact Douglas Bruno brunoda2_at_mail.nih.gov<mailto:brunoda2_at_mail.nih.gov>

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Jennifer Diffin
Deputy Chief, Discovery Branch
User Services & Collection Division
National Library of Medicine
National Institutes of Health
Building 38, B1W28V
301-827-1611
jennifer.diffin_at_nih.gov<mailto:jennifer.diffin_at_nih.gov>
Received on Wed Jun 17 2026 - 10:42:22 EDT