Job Posting: Metadata Librarian for Digital Collections at UAB Libraries

From: Murphy, Grayson <000001a109a88701-dmarc-request_at_nyob>
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:36:17 +0000
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Join UAB Libraries as the Metadata Librarian for Digital Collections<https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/28609> and play a pivotal role in making unique digital resources discoverable, accessible, and impactful for researchers, students, and the broader community. As a key member of the Digital Services Team, you will lead metadata strategy and enhancement initiatives, oversee large-scale data quality projects, and develop workflows that support the long-term stewardship of digital collections content. This position offers the opportunity to work with diverse collections, apply emerging metadata standards and technologies, and collaborate with library, campus, and community partners. If you are passionate about organizing information, improving access to digital materials, and strengthening the future of UAB Libraries’ Digital Collections<https://uab.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/nde/collectionDiscovery?vid=01AL_UALB:UABNDE&collectionId=81183817050003176&sortby=title&lang=en>, this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Questions about the position can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Grayson Murphy, at gmurphy_at_uab.edu<mailto:gmurphy_at_uab.edu>.

Best,

Grayson Murphy | Digital Initiatives and Preservation Librarian

UAB Libraries | The University of Alabama at Birmingham

O: LHL 250C | gmurphy_at_uab.edu<mailto:gmurphy_at_uab.edu>
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Received on Mon Oct 19 2026 - 13:35:25 EDT