Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States · Remote Solely
$35/hr–$48/hr
Senior
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Perform original and complex cataloging for various library resources including technical reports, archival materials, and digital objects. Maintain bibliographic records and metadata quality within the Ex Libris Alma library services platform.
Requirements
Requires an MLS degree or equivalent experience and at least 5 years of experience in metadata work and technical services. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in cataloging standards such as RDA, MARC21, and authority control.
Full job description
Description
LAC Federal is seeking an experienced Cataloging and Metadata Librarian to support a major federal research library. This part-time remote position supports one of the nation's premier scientific research organizations by performing advanced cataloging and metadata services for technical reports, archival collections, digital objects, museum materials, and scientific publications. The successful candidate will help maintain the integrity of more than 130,000 bibliographic records while supporting digital repositories, metadata quality initiatives, and the Library's cloud-based library services platform. This position is ideal for an experienced technical services librarian with extensive MARC, RDA, authority control, and Ex Libris Alma expertise who enjoys working in a collaborative federal research environment.
Responsibilities
Perform original and complex cataloging using MARC21 for technical reports, archival materials, government publications, and other library resources.
Perform copy cataloging utilizing established metadata standards and authority records.
Create, edit, and maintain bibliographic and holdings records within the Ex Libris Alma library services platform.
Apply current cataloging standards including RDA, AACR2, BIBFRAME concepts, Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), and Library of Congress Name Authority File (LCNAF).
Catalog museum objects, photographs, archival materials, and historical NIST resources.
Prepare digital publications, images, and associated metadata for ingestion into digital repositories.
Conduct quality control reviews of bibliographic records and metadata to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Support maintenance and ongoing operation of the library's integrated library system and metadata environment.
Assist with metadata cleanup, enhancement, and other cataloging-related projects as assigned.
Collaborate closely with NIST library staff to prioritize work and meet project objectives.
Follow established federal library policies, technical standards, quality assurance procedures, and project plans.
Requirements
MLS degree from accredited institution or equivalent library experience
At least 5 years of experience with metadata work and technical services
Demonstrate experience with Ex Libris Alma ILS
Ability to consistently apply cataloging rules and standards, including RDA, Bibframe, AACR2, and authorities including LCSH and LCNAH
Experience with various metadata formats including MARC21, XML, MARCXML
Experience with cataloging tools such as OCLC Records Manager and Connexion, MarcEdit, bibliographic formats and standards, and authority files
Experience with an online integrated library system and the OCLC WorldCat and Worldshare systems.
Experience with command line scripting, batch scripting, XSLT transformations, and regular expressions
Previous original and copy cataloging experience, or course work.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Good knowledge of professional library theories, issues and trends.
Ability to problem-solve issues in cataloging.
Good judgment based on logical reasoning and cataloging principles is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience cataloging scientific, technical, engineering, or government publications.
Experience supporting federal libraries, research libraries, or academic research institutions.
Experience working with digital repositories and digital asset management systems.
Familiarity with metadata transformation workflows and bulk metadata remediation.
Experience cataloging archival collections, museum collections, or special collections.
Working knowledge of linked data initiatives within libraries.
Experience using OpenRefine or other metadata normalization tools.
Familiarity with APIs, metadata harvesting, or repository ingest workflows.
Experience working independently in a fully remote environment while meeting production deadlines.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development in cataloging and metadata standards.
Physical Requirements
Work is performed in a remote office environment requiring prolonged periods of sitting, frequent use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse, and sustained visual focus while creating, reviewing, and editing bibliographic and metadata records.
Requires the ability to maintain attention to detail and perform repetitive cataloging and metadata tasks for extended periods, including reviewing complex bibliographic records, digital assets, and metadata for accuracy and consistency.
Must be able to communicate effectively and collaborate in a virtual environment using video conferencing, email, and other online collaboration tools, while meeting production deadlines and participating in remote team meetings.
Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement (after 30 days of employment)
401(k) Plan, 19+ years old
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Bucketlist Awards
Sick leave
Vacation leave – Yearly accrual up to 40 hours.
Holiday Pay at 4 hours
EEO Statement
The company and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring/hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.
Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
Related keywords
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