Remote Cataloging & Metadata Librarian – Military History

Library Systems & Services, LLC.; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Library Systems & Services, LLC. seeks a Librarian (Cataloging and Metadata) to manage and enhance access to historical collections focused on military and engineering history.

The role covers professional cataloging, metadata work, digitization-support for diverse materials including monographs, maps, manuscripts, and audiovisuals. The position is primarily remote with occasional travel to Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, and Missouri.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program.
• Experience with original and copy cataloging across multiple formats.
• Knowledge of MARC, MODS, Dublin Core, and metadata workflows.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in structured federal processes.
• Experience with EOS, OCLC, and authority control.

Responsibilities

• Perform original and copy cataloging for print and historical collections.
• Catalog materials in varied formats including maps, manuscripts, and rare books.
• Create and maintain bibliographic and metadata records for interoperability.
• Apply metadata standards and ensure end-user discoverability.
• Support digitization and ingestion of agency publications and materials.
• Coordinate with archivists and historians on metadata practices.

Skills

Metadata standards

Original cataloging

Copy cataloging

Attention to detail

Interoperability

Education

MLS/MLIS

Tools

EOS

OCLC

Library of Congress classification

Job description

Library Systems & Services, LLC. seeks a Librarian (Cataloging and Metadata) to manage and enhance access to historical collections focused on military and engineering history.

The role covers professional cataloging, metadata work, digitization-support for diverse materials including monographs, maps, manuscripts, and audiovisuals. The position is primarily remote with occasional travel to Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, and Missouri.