Digital Content Librarian (TeachingBooks)

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Cleveland, OH

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Other

🗓️ August 4th, 2025

PK PK-12

Edtech.com's Summary

OverDrive is hiring a Digital Content Librarian. This role involves growing and maintaining the TeachingBooks collection by selecting and cataloging online resources and their bibliographic metadata in accordance with organizational policies.

Highlights

Maintain and expand the TeachingBooks collection focused on children’s and young adult literature.
Select and catalog resources according to the TeachingBooks Collection Development Policy and Classification Manual.
Perform cataloging of bibliographic metadata for assigned projects.
Manage special projects and other assigned duties.
Requires a Master’s Degree in Library Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
1-3 years of experience in cataloging or collection development.
Experience with PK-12 instructional book selection or usage.
Proficiency in English and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Strong knowledge of books, education, and library industry standards.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and basic HTML to identify relevant code.

Digital Content Librarian (TeachingBooks) Full Description

Digital Content Librarian (TeachingBooks)

Content Cleveland, Ohio

Description

This position will require you to be in the Greater Cleveland, OH area

We are presently in a hybrid schedule, 2 days on campus and 3 days WFH

The Digital Content Librarian is responsible for growing and maintaining the TeachingBooks collection by selecting online resources and cataloging them along with their associated bibliographic metadata.

Responsibilities:

Select and catalog resources about children’s and young adult literature and creators of such literature in accordance with the TeachingBooks Collection Development Policy and Classification Manual though assigned projects.
Catalog bibliographic metadata to comply with the TeachingBooks Classification Manual.
Special projects as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Master’s Degree in Library Science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
1-3 years of related experience in cataloging or collection development.
Experience selecting or using books for instruction in PK-12 settings (library, school, etc.)
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong knowledge of books, education, and/or the library industry.
Ability to consistently identify and correct subtle details in digital forms and text
Demonstrated ability to complete assigned tasks and objectives, meet timelines, and provide updates.
Ability to work in Microsoft Office.
Enough comfort with HTML to identify relevant code.

What’s Next:

As you’ve probably guessed, OverDrive is a place that values individuality and variety. We don’t want you to be like everyone else, we don’t even want you to be like us—we want you to be like you! So, if you're interested in joining the OverDrive team, apply below and tell us what inspires you about OverDrive and why you think you are perfect for our team.

OverDrive values diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Original Job Description

Digital Content Librarian (TeachingBooks)

Content Cleveland, Ohio

Description

This position will require you to be in the Greater Cleveland, OH area

We are presently in a hybrid schedule, 2 days on campus and 3 days WFH

Responsibilities:

Select and catalog resources about children’s and young adult literature and creators of such literature in accordance with the TeachingBooks Collection Development Policy and Classification Manual though assigned projects.
Catalog bibliographic metadata to comply with the TeachingBooks Classification Manual.
Special projects as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Master’s Degree in Library Science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
1-3 years of related experience in cataloging or collection development.
Experience selecting or using books for instruction in PK-12 settings (library, school, etc.)
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong knowledge of books, education, and/or the library industry.
Ability to consistently identify and correct subtle details in digital forms and text
Demonstrated ability to complete assigned tasks and objectives, meet timelines, and provide updates.
Ability to work in Microsoft Office.
Enough comfort with HTML to identify relevant code.