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Are you an organized information management specialist, digital content professional, or library science expert who thrives on structuring complex content ecosystems, defining taxonomy frameworks, and optimizing search discoverability? Do you possess a passion for metadata quality, rights management governance, and helping enterprise users effortlessly find the right digital assets at the right time? As Cerebral Staffing , we are seeking a detail-oriented Digital Librarian to join our team supporting our client, John Deere . Whether you are a Library Science graduate student, a seasoned information management professional, or a digital asset specialist looking for a long-term role, this is an exceptional opportunity to shape content discoverability across enterprise platforms. Digital Librarian - John Deere (Johnston, IA / Quad Cities / Chicago, IL) This is a multi-year 2+ year contract opportunity paying up to $35/hr , including 1 week of PTO . This position offers flexible office location options, with the ability to sit onsite/hybrid at John Deere Financial (Johnston, IA) , the Quad Cities offices (Moline, IL / Davenport, IA) , or the Chicago, IL office . In this role, you will oversee metadata standards, taxonomy structures, asset governance, and search optimization across enterprise Digital Asset Management (DAM) and Media Asset Management (MAM) platforms.

Position Details & Compensation Pay Rate:

Up to $35/hr (W2) .

Location Options:

Onsite/Hybrid out of Johnston, IA (JDF), Quad Cities (Moline, IL/Davenport, IA), or Chicago, IL .

Duration:

2+ Years (Providing long-term contract stability).

Shift & Hours:

1st Shift / Standard Business Hours.

Benefits:

1 Week PTO , Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k, and Referral Bonuses.

Visa Sponsorship:

Not available now or in the future for this position.

Core Responsibilities Metadata & Taxonomy Governance:

Apply controlled vocabularies and tagging standards across DAM/MAM platforms to maintain high metadata quality and build enterprise taxonomy frameworks.

Digital & Media Asset Management:

Ingest, organize, and audit image, video, audio, and document assets while supporting archival, retention, and duplicate-content cleanup.

Search Optimization & Discoverability:

Analyze user search behavior to optimize collection structures, folder hierarchies, and metadata schemas to increase search relevance.

User Support & Enablement:

Guide enterprise users on DAM/MAM best practices, author FAQs and training documentation, and assist stakeholders in locating media assets.

Compliance & Usage Rights:

Verify content usage restrictions, ensure compliance with digital governance policies, and support data migration initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Ideal Profile Target Backgrounds:

Master of Library Science (MLS/MLIS) students or graduates, retired information professionals, or digital content specialists with a strong background in information architecture and asset governance.

Core Competencies:

Expertise in metadata management, taxonomy design, DAM/MAM system workflows, and rights management.

Software Proficiency:

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products, digital content management tools, and emerging AI technologies for content organization.

Communication:

Exceptional organizational, written, and interpersonal skills to deliver training and end-user support.

APPLY NOW

to take ownership of enterprise media taxonomies, drive digital asset governance, and build a rewarding career path with John Deere!

Pay:

Up to $35.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person