Metadata Librarian - Contingent

Aretum, Llc; Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel to client locations

Job summary

Aretum seeks a metadata librarian to ensure accurate metadata, corrections, updates, and standardization across bibliographic records, with emphasis on governance and audit readiness. Handling of CUI may be required in federal contract work.

You will apply Alma metadata standards, document work for traceability, and coordinate with the COR/CCB to ensure compliant and timely delivery. Travel to client locations is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in Library Science or related field (in lieu of degree: 5–7 years of additional experience)
• Experience with library metadata standards and schemas (MARC, RDA, Dublin Core)
• Familiarity with metadata remediation workflows in Alma
• Experience supporting federal government entities
• Knowledge of controlled vocabularies and metadata QA methods
• Ability to follow governance procedures and document work accurately
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Carry out metadata corrections and updates in Alma per COR-approved instructions
• Apply metadata standardization, validation, and correction steps per agency standards
• Follow procedures defined in CCB packets, including testing and review requirements
• Document completed work using CCB formats for traceability and auditability
• Report issues to the COR and CCB intake process
• Execute metadata changes within the Freeze & Sandbox Policy parameters
• Maintain accurate records of updates and pre/post-update information
• Communicate questions or blockers through the COR to the CCB Secretariat
• Ensure updates and documentation meet agency governance and audit requirements
• Metadata must be complete and accurate for all required fields
• Metadata must follow agency ingestion standards and remain consistent with source bibliographic info
• Identifiers must be accurate and verifiable

Skills

Metadata standards

Scripting (Python)

Governance & audit adherence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library Science

MLS/MLIS preferred

Tools

Alma

MARC/RDA/Dublin Core

Job description

Public Trust Eligibility Required

Public Trust Eligibility Required This is a contingent position, meaning employment is dependent upon the successful award of the associated contract to Aretum and completion of any required background investigation or security clearance verification.

About Aretum

Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth are at the forefront.

Job Summary

Aretum is seeking a skilled and motivated Metadata Librarian. As a Metadata Librarian you will perform metadata corrections, updates, validation, and standardization. You will maintain complete and accurate metadata, bibliographic information, identifiers, and supporting documentation while meeting schedule, governance and audit requirements. Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization, employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out metadata corrections and updates in Alma according to COR providing CCB‑approved task instructions
• Apply specified metadata standardization, validation, and correction steps consistent with agency established metadata standards
• Follow implementation procedures defined in CCB task packets, including any Sandbox testing, documentation, or review requirements
• Document completed work using CCB‑defined formats to ensure traceability and auditability; save all documentation in designed folders
• Report potential issues or observations through the COR to the CCB intake process rather than initiating independent remediation
• Conduct work within schedules established Executing metadata changes as outlined in CCB-approved change request documentation
• Completing assigned tasks within the parameters set by the Freeze & Sandbox Policy (FSP), including freeze periods, change classifications, and required verification steps
• Keeping accurate records of updates performed, including any required pre and post-update information
• Communicating questions, ambiguities, or blockers through the COR to the CCB Secretariat for guidance
• Ensuring all updates and documentation meet agency governance and audit requirements
• Metadata must be complete and accurate for all required fields
• Metadata must follow agency ingestion standards and maintain consistency with source bibliographic information
• Identifiers must be accurate and verifiable

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in Library Science, Information Science, Information Management, Computer Science, or related field (Must have 5-7 years of additional relevant experience in lieu of degree)
• Experience working with library metadata standards and schemas (e.g., MARC, RDA, Dublin Core)
• Familiarity with metadata remediation workflows in systems such as Alma
• Experience supporting federal government entities
• Experience with basic scripting or automation tools, including Python, to support data review, reporting, or quality control tasks when appropriate to assigned work
• Knowledge of controlled vocabularies, authority control practices, and metadata quality assurance methods
• Ability to follow structured governance procedures, including executing approved metadata changes, adhering to defined workflows, and documenting work according to established requirements
• Strong communication and documentation skills to support coordination and adherence to governance and audit requirements

Preferred Qualifications

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

Travel Requirements

Travel to client locations is required for this position and may vary based on project needs.

EEO Statement

Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence, integrity, and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the job, without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aretum complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. We are proud to support our nation's veterans and military families, providing career opportunities that honor their service and experience. If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled U.S. Work Authorization Due to federal contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this position. This position supports a federal government contract and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability