Digital Collections Librarian — Military History Metadata Pro

Lsslibraries; Washington (MO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Job summary

A federal contracting organization is seeking a Librarian to enhance access to historical collections related to military and engineering history. The role involves cataloging, metadata creation, and collection analysis, requiring attention to detail and knowledge of metadata standards. Candidates should have an MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and familiarity with MARC21. The position offers comprehensive health benefits and requires occasional travel to different locations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in cataloging and metadata creation.
• Demonstrated experience with MARC21 and standard library cataloging practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform original and copy cataloging for monographs and reports.
• Create, edit, and maintain metadata for digital collections.
• Collaborate with archivists and historians on cataloging practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Metadata standards knowledge

Cataloging experience

Quality control

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Library and Information Science

Tools

MARC21

Dublin Core

EOS.Web

Job description

A federal contracting organization is seeking a Librarian to enhance access to historical collections related to military and engineering history. The role involves cataloging, metadata creation, and collection analysis, requiring attention to detail and knowledge of metadata standards. Candidates should have an MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and familiarity with MARC21. The position offers comprehensive health benefits and requires occasional travel to different locations.