Library Metadata / Bibliographic Systems SME

UNITECH CONSULTING, L.L.C.
United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Part-time (≤ 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Software Bug Management Data Migration Metadata Extensible Markup Language (XML) AngularJS Servicenow

Job description

Part-time library metadata SME with practical experience in MARC21, ONIX, ISBN, ISSN, ISNI, cataloging workflows, FOLIO or another ILS, publisher metadata, serials, acquisitions, and bibliographic record workflows. This person will support backlog interpretation, metadata mapping, acceptance criteria review, defect triage, and validation of changes that affect MARC export, ONIX ingest, FOLIO/ILS integration, CIP workflows, ISSN workflows, publisher/user data, and reporting.

PPBL uses ServiceNow CSM and AngularJS to create MARC21 bibliographic records, import records into FOLIO ILS, use ONIX to prefill publisher applications and MARC records, and support publisher/account workflows, claiming workflows, dashboards, and external cataloging partners.

ISSN Uplink includes custom code that exports bibliographic records into MARC format and supports public portal submissions, CONSER batch submissions, staff queues/statuses, automated/manual notifications, scheduled jobs, and reporting., * Message type: Informational; you will receive text messages regarding your application and potentially regarding interview scheduling.

  • No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes.
  • Message frequency will vary depending on the application process.Msg & data rates may apply.
  • OPT out at any time by texting “Stop”.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of library metadata, cataloging systems, publishing metadata, or ILS experience.
  • Hands-on MARC21.
  • Hands-on ONIX or ability to map publisher metadata to bibliographic fields.
  • Experience with ISBN and ISSN; ISNI preferred.
  • Experience with an ILS, preferably FOLIO; acceptable alternates include Voyager, Alma, Sierra, Koha, WorldShare, or similar.
  • Understanding of cataloging, acquisitions, serials, publisher submissions, or CIP-type workflows.
  • Ability to review acceptance criteria and test outcomes from a domain perspective.

Strongly preferred:

  • FOLIO implementation, integration, or data migration experience.
  • Library of Congress, academic library, federal library, or national library experience.
  • CONSER or ISSN Center exposure.
  • Experience with OCLC Connexion.
  • Experience supporting technical teams as a domain SME.
  • Basic XML/API literacy.

Benefits & conditions

life insurance, 401(k) United States Jul 07, 2026

We are a growing information technology company that offers its employees a culture of success, the chance to work on revolutionary federal IT infrastructure, and the opportunity to grow alongside cutting-edge technology that is reshaping the industry. We are seeking forward-thinking candidates that have strong experience in operational support and can help take to the next level in a proactive stance.

Chameleon Integrated Services has expertise in operations management, quality systems, data operations and cybersecurity.We secure some of the most sensitive data for the Department of Defense and for other U.S. federal government agencies.We are known for the great care we take with clients and employees, and we believe in promoting from within.

We offer a Full Benefits package including:

  • Competitive Employee Health Insurance options including dental
  • 100% company paid vision plan
  • 401K plan with generous company match and no vesting period
  • 100% company paid life insurance
  • 100% company paid long and short-term disability insurance
  • Training allowance
  • PTO and more

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