Digital Products Librarian

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

LAC Federal is seeking a Librarian to support a library focused on military and engineering history by managing and enhancing access to historical collections. This role supports a multidisciplinary federal environment that integrates library science, archival processing, and digital collections management. The selected candidate will perform cataloging, metadata creation, and collection analysis for print and digital historical materials, enabling discoverability and long-term preservation of United States military history. This position requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of metadata standards, and the ability to work within structured federal workflows. Some travel may be required to locations in Maryland, Washington, DC., Virginia, and Missouri.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform original and copy cataloging for monographs, reports, and historical publications
• Create, edit, and maintain metadata for digital and digitized collections
• Apply metadata standards (e.g., MARC21, Dublin Core) to ensure consistency and interoperability
• Support accessioning and organization of historical library and research collections
• Conduct collection analysis, including relevance assessment and weeding recommendations
• Collaborate with archivists and historians to align cataloging with archival description practices
• Ensure compliance with federal and institutional cataloging standards and best practices
• Support digitization workflows by preparing and validating metadata for ingestion into digital repositories
• Perform quality control reviews of catalog records and metadata outputs
• Assist with development and refinement of controlled vocabularies and subject headings
• Provide documentation and reporting on cataloging activities and collection status
• Coordinate with project leadership to support multiple concurrent task orders and deadlines

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS/MLS) from an ALA-accredited institution
• Minimum 2 years of experience in cataloging and metadata creation in a variety of formats, including monographs, audio and visual formats, maps, manuscripts, rare books, etc.
• Minimum 1 one year’s experience with development and/or maintenance of metadata files and the ability to identify errors in metadata
• Demonstrated experience with MARC21 and standard library cataloging practices
• Experience applying metadata schemas such as Dublin Core or MODS
• Familiarity with integrated library systems (ILS) or library services platforms (EOS.Web preferred)
• Experience working with digital collections and/or digitization workflows
• Knowledge of controlled vocabularies (e.g., LCSH, LCNAF)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform quality control on metadata records
• Ability to work on-site in the Washington, DC metro area
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
• Be able to lift materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal libraries, archives, or cultural heritage organizations
• Familiarity with archival standards (e.g., DACS, EAD) and hybrid library/archives environments
• Knowledge of digitization standards and digital preservation concepts
• Experience working with historical, government, or military collections
• Familiarity with linked data concepts or emerging metadata frameworks
• Experience contributing to or managing digital repositories or content management systems
• Strong written communication skills, including documentation and reporting
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team (librarians, archivists, historians)
• Experience supporting federal contract environments or task order-based work

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing detailed cataloging, metadata entry, and computer-based work
• Ability to lift, carry, and move library materials (e.g., books, archival boxes) up to approximately 25 pounds and handle physical collections as needed
• Ability to travel occasionally and move between office, library, and archival environments, including accessing shelving and storage areas requiring bending, reaching, or light climbing

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development

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.