Part-time Remote Cataloging & Metadata Librarian

Library Systems & Services, LLC.; Gaithersburg, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement (after 30 days)

401(k) Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Bucketlist Awards

Sick leave

Vacation leave - Yearly accrual up to

Job summary

LAC Federal is seeking an experienced Cataloging and Metadata Librarian to support a major federal research library in a part-time remote role. You will perform advanced cataloging and metadata for technical reports, archival collections, digital objects, museum materials, and scientific publications, maintaining 130,000+ bibliographic records with Alma expertise.

The ideal candidate has MARC, RDA, authority control, and Ex Libris Alma experience, with strong collaboration in a federal research

Qualifications

• MLS degree from accredited institution or equivalent library experience.
• At least 5 years of experience with metadata work and technical services.
• Experience with Ex Libris Alma ILS.
• Ability to apply cataloging rules and standards including RDA, Bibframe, AACR2, and authorities (LCSH/LCNAF).
• Experience with MARC21, XML, MARCXML formats.
• Experience with cataloging tools such as OCLC Records Manager and Connexion, MarcEdit, and authority files.
• Experience with an online ILS and WorldCat/WorldShare systems.
• Experience with scripting, batch processing, XSLT, and regular expressions.
• Previous original and copy cataloging experience or coursework.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and problem-solving in cataloging.

Responsibilities

• Perform original and complex cataloging using MARC21 for technical reports, archival materials, government publications, and other library resources.
• Perform copy cataloging utilizing established metadata standards and authority records.
• Create, edit, and maintain bibliographic and holdings records within the Ex Libris Alma library services platform.
• Apply current cataloging standards including RDA, AACR2, BIBFRAME concepts, LCSH, and LCNAF.
• Catalog museum objects, photographs, archival materials, and historical NIST resources.
• Prepare digital publications, images, and associated metadata for ingestion into digital repositories.
• Conduct quality control reviews of bibliographic records and metadata to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Support maintenance and operation of the library's integrated library system and metadata environment.
• Assist with metadata cleanup, enhancement, and other cataloging-related projects.
• Collaborate with NIST library staff to prioritize work and meet project objectives.
• Prepare monthly progress reports summarizing completed work, hours worked, project status, and issues.
• Follow federal library policies, standards, QA procedures, and project plans.

Skills

MARC metadata

RDA & AACR2

Authority control

Ex Libris Alma

XML & MARCXML

OCLC WorldCat/WorldShare

Scripting (XSLT, regex)

Communication

Education

MLS degree

Equivalent library experience

Tools

Ex Libris Alma ILS

OCLC Records Manager

Connexions

MarcEdit

WorldCat/WorldShare tools

Job description

LAC Federal is seeking an experienced Cataloging and Metadata Librarian to support a major federal research library in a part-time remote role. You will perform advanced cataloging and metadata for technical reports, archival collections, digital objects, museum materials, and scientific publications, maintaining 130,000+ bibliographic records with Alma expertise.

The ideal candidate has MARC, RDA, authority control, and Ex Libris Alma experience, with strong collaboration in a federal research