Digital Products Librarian

Library Systems & Services LLC•Fort Belvoir, VA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.

Nice To Haves

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

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