William Schultz, Jr.

William Schultz, Jr. serves as Associate Professor and Head of Metadata & Cataloging Management within Library Services at Eastern Illinois University's Booth Library. He concurrently functions as subject librarian for Music, Psychology, and Sociology, Anthropology & Criminology departments, providing specialized research support. Previously (2014-2019), he held the part-time interim position of Head of University Archives & Special Collections.

His research expertise centers on Cataloging and Metadata within Library and Information Science, focusing on practical implementation challenges in academic libraries. Key investigation areas include music collection management, government information accessibility, personal digital archiving methodologies, and metadata optimization for discovery systems. This work bridges theoretical frameworks with operational library practices.

Analysis of his publication history reveals consistent scholarly engagement with evolving metadata standards and collection management practices. His recent work demonstrates particular emphasis on domain-specific applications (music collections), preservation challenges (digital archiving), and user-centered metadata design. The publications collectively address critical pain points in modern library operations, especially regarding resource optimization and digital transition.

Professional activities include invited presentations such as the 2024 'Weeding and Shifting Series' on collection management practices. His subject librarian responsibilities reflect direct engagement with academic departments, facilitating research through specialized resource curation and metadata expertise.