Digital Collections Librarian — Military History Metadata Pro

King William County Library System; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Job summary

A federal agency is seeking a Librarian to enhance access to historical collections focused on military and engineering history. The successful candidate will manage cataloging, metadata creation, and collection analysis for various historical materials, ensuring their preservation. A Master's in Library Science and at least 2 years of cataloging experience are required, along with knowledge of metadata standards. This position may involve travel and requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in cataloging and metadata creation.
• Experience with development and maintenance of metadata files.
• Ability to work on-site in the Washington, DC metro area.

Responsibilities

• Perform original and copy cataloging for monographs, reports, and historical publications.
• Create, edit, and maintain metadata for digital and digitized collections.
• Conduct collection analysis, including relevance assessment and weeding recommendations.

Skills

Cataloging

Metadata creation

Attention to detail

Knowledge of metadata standards

Experience with MARC21

Digital collections management

Education

Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS/MLS)

Tools

Integrated library systems (ILS)

Job description

A federal agency is seeking a Librarian to enhance access to historical collections focused on military and engineering history. The successful candidate will manage cataloging, metadata creation, and collection analysis for various historical materials, ensuring their preservation. A Master's in Library Science and at least 2 years of cataloging experience are required, along with knowledge of metadata standards. This position may involve travel and requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.