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Amda

Fall 2026 AMDA Library Student Worker

New York, NY

$15.25 - $17.25/hr

Library Student Workers are vital partners in delivering high-quality library services and act as a first point of contact for students, faculty, and staff. Position Overview The Library Student ...

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What is the difference between Library Worker vs Library Assistant?

AspectLibrary WorkerLibrary Assistant
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma; some positions may prefer additional certifications
Work EnvironmentPublic, academic, or special libraries; customer service and administrative tasksSimilar environments; assisting with shelving, cataloging, and patron support
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed in libraries of all types; entry-level positionOften used interchangeably with Library Worker; entry-level support role
Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

Library Workers and Library Assistants often perform similar roles in library settings, providing patron support, shelving, and administrative tasks. While the titles are sometimes used interchangeably, Library Assistants may have slightly more specialized duties or preferred certifications. Both roles serve as entry points into library careers and are essential for smooth library operations.

How much do library workers get paid?

Library workers' salaries vary depending on location, experience, and specific roles, but the median annual wage for library assistants and clerks in the United States was around $27,000 to $30,000 as of 2022. More experienced or specialized positions, such as librarians, typically earn higher salaries, often exceeding $50,000 annually, with some reaching over $80,000. Many library jobs also require customer service skills and familiarity with library management systems.

What do you do as a library worker?

A library worker assists patrons by checking out and returning books, organizing library materials, and helping visitors locate resources. They may also perform clerical tasks, maintain the library environment, and use library management software. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are important in this role.

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Infographic showing various Library Worker job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 73% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 25% Remote job distribution.

Metadata Librarian at Columbia University Libraries

Manhattan, NY • On-site

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Posted 8 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist in original metadata creation, application, and maintenance for digital and physical objects system-wide.

  • Provide full original cataloging for resources in various languages, formats, and media, including identity management.

  • Contribute to the evaluation, implementation, and improvement of metadata tools, standards, and workflows.

Job description

The Collections Acquisition & Metadata Services Division (CAMS) is eager to recruit a new Metadata Librarian.

Reporting to the Head of Digital Resources Metadata, the Metadata Librarian will develop and apply standards and procedures for creating and managing metadata that supports the organization, preservation, and access of digital collections acquired by the Libraries. Working closely Digital Library and Scholarly Technologies Group and other cross-functional teams, the role ensures integration with local and national systems and provides original cataloging across diverse languages, formats, and media.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Assists in original metadata creation, application and maintenance for digital and physical objects system-wide. This includes consultations, creating and maintaining documentation, data analysis, training, quality control, data transformation.
  • Provides full original cataloging for resources in a variety of languages, formats and media, including identity management.
  • Contributes to the programs of the Program for Cooperative Cataloging.
  • Remediates metadata from legacy digital projects or for metadata provided by outside sources, such as collector and repository-generated metadata accompanying both acquired digital collections and those being digitized in house.
  • Assists in the evaluation and implementation of new tools & standards with the goal to continuously improve metadata workflows as well as contributing to the automation of workflow steps.
  • Contributes to departmental, division and national cataloging/metadata policy and procedure development by identifying issues, preparing documentation and training.
  • Pursues professional development opportunities and involvement with local, regional, and national organizations. Participate in CUL and University-wide committees and special interest groups.
  • Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • MLS or equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • Working knowledge of identities management systems, such as Wikidata, ORCID, VIAF/ISNI. Experience in name authority work and disambiguation strategies
  • In depth knowledge of metadata format and content standards with working knowledge of cataloging standards and procedures (RDA, BIBFRAME, MODS, MARC 21, LCSH, FAST )
  • Working knowledge of metadata tools and systems, including OpenRefine, MARCEdit, Connexion, and integrated library systems, such as FOLIO
  • Working knowledge of Python and data exchange formats such as JSON, XML/XSLT and RDF/SPARQL
  • Familiarity with linked data concepts
  • Demonstrated aptitude for using technology creatively to continually improve processes that support data provision, data quality, data transformation, and long-term data management
  • Demonstrated work in non-MARC metadata creation and curation, experience in providing technical services support for academic repositories and quality control for diverse projects.

Preferred:

  • Aptitude for complex, analytical and detailed work
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills
  • Ability to work across divisions and with faculty and scholars
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