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Metadata & Archives: Intersections, Futures, and Career Insights
September 30 @ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM PDT
Ever wondered how metadata librarianship and archival work connect and what the future holds for these two fascinating professions? Join us for an engaging conversation with two professionals in the field: the Head of Technical Services & Senior Metadata Librarian Marina Morgan, and College Archivist Jeffrey Zines.
In this lively, informal discussion, we’ll explore:
- How metadata and archival work support and shape each other
- New trends in digital preservation, linked data, and emerging technologies
- The evolving role of librarians and archivists in a rapidly changing information landscape
- Practical tips for launching and advancing your career in these fields
You’ll hear personal career stories, insider advice, and insights into the future of library and archival work — with plenty of opportunities to ask your own questions. Whether you’re considering a career in archives or metadata, already on your professional path, or simply curious about how the past meets the future through data and preservation, this event is for you.
Marina Morgan is Head of Technical Services and Senior Metadata Librarian at Roux Library, Florida Southern College. She leads cataloging, classification, and metadata services, serving as administrator for the library’s ILS, Institutional Repository, and ETDs. Marina has overseen major projects including the migration from Sierra to FOLIO and the creation of Find@Roux, an open-source stacks navigation tool. She is also the 2025–2026 Vice President/President-Elect of the Florida Library Association.
Jeffrey Zines is the College Archivist at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. Previously, he was the Archivist for University Archives at Florida International University in Miami. He has also worked as an Archives Student Assistant and Archives Technician. He has a bachelor’s in history from Florida Southern, a master’s in library and information science from San Jose State University and is currently pursuing a master’s and Ph.D. in History from Indiana University Bloomington.
Title: Metadata & Archives: Intersections, Futures, and Career Insights
Date: Tuesday Sep 30, 2025 @5:30pm-6:30pm PST
Host: Eddie Lagos
Recording: TBD
Registration link: https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/g-sdwc16SUiDu8rLbYxlfw
