Digital Collections Librarian - Metadata & Digitization

Kmrg,-LLC; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KMRG, LLC is seeking a Digital Collections Librarian to support the USACE library in Alexandria, VA. You will catalog materials, create metadata, and ensure long-term access to digital collections across formats.

The role requires cataloging experience with MARC, MODS, and Dublin Core, plus familiarity with digitization and ingestion workflows and platforms like CONTENTdm, DSpace, and Knowvation.

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree is required.
• 2+ years of professional cataloging experience across multiple formats.
• Experience cataloging monographs, audiovisual materials, maps, manuscripts, or rare books.
• Familiarity with metadata standards MARC, MODS, Dublin Core.
• Experience with digitization and digital-library ingestion.

Responsibilities

• Perform original and copy cataloging for materials in various formats.
• Create, edit, and maintain metadata supporting USACE digital libraries.
• Apply MARC, MODS, and Dublin Core standards.
• Support digitization and ingestion of USACE publications.
• Coordinate metadata work with established workflows.

Skills

Cataloging

Metadata management

Digital-library workflows

Attention to detail

Physical handling of materials

Reading/drawing out metadata errors

Analytical thinking

Education

MLS/MLIS degree

Tools

CONTENTdm

DSpace

Knowvation

Job description

KMRG, LLC is seeking a Digital Collections Librarian to support the USACE library in Alexandria, VA. You will catalog materials, create metadata, and ensure long-term access to digital collections across formats.

The role requires cataloging experience with MARC, MODS, and Dublin Core, plus familiarity with digitization and ingestion workflows and platforms like CONTENTdm, DSpace, and Knowvation.