Librarian/Cataloger

RieLes Group • Washington, DC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

RieLes Group, LLC is seeking a qualified Librarian/Cataloger to support an anticipated FEDLINK Library Support Services task order involving archival processing, metadata development, and finding aid support for special collections at the Library of Congress. The Librarian/Cataloger will support arrangement, description, folder-level, and collection-level metadata, descriptive consistency, ArchivesSpace bulk import preparation, finding aid development, research support, and a review of music-related and special-format description.

Requirements

• Archives/library background and experience performing similar tasks
• Knowledge of archival description, metadata creation, cataloging, or finding aid development
• Experience working with archival, manuscript, library, or special collections materials
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate data in spreadsheets or collection management systems
• Ability to communicate effectively with project staff and Library personnel
• Ability to complete required Library-provided training prior to beginning applicable work
• Ability to safely handle archival materials and lift up to 35 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ArchivesSpace, EAD, finding aids, MARC, DACS, or archival metadata workflows
• Experience preparing bulk import spreadsheets or performing metadata cleanup/validation
• Knowledge of American history, culture, documentary studies, oral history, music history, or related research areas
• Ability to read music notation is preferred
• Knowledge of Hebraic languages or Jewish liturgical music is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Support archival arrangement and descriptive work under Archivist guidance
• Capture and verify folder titles, date ranges, extent information, physical description, content notes, and box/folder data
• Prepare, validate, and maintain ArchivesSpace bulk import spreadsheets
• Support the development of finding aids in accordance with Library guidance and descriptive standards
• Assist with research within and beyond the collections to support accurate description
• Support review of music-related, audiovisual, photographic, scrapbook, manuscript, and special-format materials
• Identify metadata inconsistencies and support corrections prior to submission
• Participate in quality control, reporting, acceptance support, and corrective action as needed

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed