Digital Services Librarian — Remote/Onsite Metadata & UX

KWCLS; Beltsville (MD); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; 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 library in the Washington, D.C. area seeks a Digital Services Librarian. The successful candidate will manage digital library systems, improve metadata workflows, and enhance user experiences. This role is ideal for librarians with technical skills in data integration and API validation. Flexible working arrangements are available, whether remote or onsite in Beltsville, Maryland. The position involves collaboration with federal entities to improve access and transparency of research outputs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or related field.
• Experience managing metadata workflows and digital library systems.
• Familiarity with federal public access policies and open data initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of internal and external data sources into digital platforms.
• Develop and maintain metadata workflows.
• Conduct user experience analysis to enhance digital interfaces.

Skills

Metadata management

Data integration

User experience analysis

Technical communication

Analytical skills

Education

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

Tools

APIs

Excel

Tableau

Python

Job description

A federal library in the Washington, D.C. area seeks a Digital Services Librarian. The successful candidate will manage digital library systems, improve metadata workflows, and enhance user experiences. This role is ideal for librarians with technical skills in data integration and API validation. Flexible working arrangements are available, whether remote or onsite in Beltsville, Maryland. The position involves collaboration with federal entities to improve access and transparency of research outputs.