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Salary: $65,542.30 - $73,153.44 Annually
Location : Jacksonville Public Library, FL
Job Type: Appointed Employee
Job Number: 2026-07166
Department: PUBLIC LIBRARY
Opening Date: 06/26/2026
Closing Date: 7/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Description
The Jacksonville Public Library is actively seeking a Manager for Metadata and Cataloging.
The position reports to the Senior Manager of the Library Collection and holds primary responsibility for the cataloging and materials processing functions of the Library and has ownership of day-to-day operations, strategy, and performance. The position leads and manages teams that complete cataloging, classification, and physical processing of library materials across all formats. This role ensures timely, accurate, and consistent access to the collection by managing workflows, supervising staff, and maintaining metadata standards that support both efficient material turnaround and strong discoverability for customers. The individual is expected to exercise sound judgment and initiative in driving outcomes. This position offers significant responsibility and requires proactive leadership and independent decision-making within the established guidelines and strategies set by senior leadership.
Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.
Examples of Work

• Manage door-to-door workflow from receipt of materials to shelf-ready status, ensuring quality and efficiency through process evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Establishes cataloging and processing department practices and procedures.
• Establishes standardized time and quality benchmarks to ensure consistency and accuracy in creating catalog records.
• Analyzes quality of catalog database and determines solutions to update and/or enhance the bibliographic and holding records.
• Oversees and performs original and copy cataloging for all formats (print, media, digital resources), including editing data in bulk using software such as MarcEdit, OpenRefine, pyMARC, etc.
• Develops outsourcing strategies for cataloging and processing, monitors vendor contracts for performance and compliance, establishes service goals, and evaluates outcomes to ensure operational efficiency.
• Keeps abreast of emerging standards, tools, technology and developments in resource description and access and identity management.
• Supports the overall mission of the Library by providing customer service in a manner that creates a positive customer experience.
• Develops, recommends, and implements library policies and procedures.
• Schedules, assigns, monitors, reviews, trains, and evaluates the work of assigned staff.
• Monitors and reviews budget appropriations and expenditures for assigned work activity.
• Participates in the interview process for the selection of new staff.
• Compiles data, prepares reports, and/or oral presentations.
• Assists with maintaining appearance standards by reporting facilities issues and picking up litter on library grounds.
• Communicates clear direction, manages for results, and leads organizational change.
• Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership in evaluating, developing, and motivating employees.
• Performs related work as required.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• A Masters' Degree from an accredited institution in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited program is required.
• At least four years of professional experience in a library.
• At least three years of experience in cataloging.
• Two (2) years' supervisory experience is preferred.

Preferred Attributes:

• Analytical and Detail-Oriented Decision-Making: The ideal candidate will have the ability to review information carefully, identify inconsistencies, recognize patterns, and make sound, timely decisions.
• Organizational & Workflow Management: The ideal candidate will have the capacity to structure tasks, manage multiple processes at once, and maintain clear, efficient workflows. This includes prioritizing assignments, coordinating daily operations, and ensuring materials move through the cataloging and processing pipeline smoothly and on schedule.
• Leadership & Staff Supervision: The ideal candidate will possess skill in supervising, coaching, and developing team members. This includes delegating work effectively, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: Depending on assignment, a valid driver's license may be required and must be maintained during employment in this class. Depending on assignment, must qualify prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain during employment a City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification.
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The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

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The budgeted annual salary for this position is $65,542.30- $73,153.44. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Masters' Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited program. A copy of your college transcript is required with your application.

• Yes
• No

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If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. A copy of your college transcript is required with your application.
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Do you have four years of professional experience in a library?

• Yes
• No

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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.
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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
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Do you have three years of experience in cataloging?

• Yes
• No

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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.
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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
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Two (2) years' supervisory experience is preferred. Do you have this experience?

• Yes
• No

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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.
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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
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Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

• FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class E Driver License
• GA Standard Driver's License
• GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• License from another State.
• Learner Permit
• My license is currently invalid.
• I do not possess any type of Driver's License.

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If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?

• C or 1 - Business Purpose Only
• D or H - Employment Purposes
• P or 2 - Probation Interlock Device
• S or I - Other Restriction
• Two or more of these restrictions.
• I have an out of state license.
• None of the above.

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Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

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Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

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Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

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I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

• Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.
• No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.
• I do not possess a valid driver's license.

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Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. PLEASE NOTE: Florida driver's license numbers are changing. Provide your most recently issued number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS.Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

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A resume, cover letter and copy of your college transcript are required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

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