Metadata Librarian

Library Systems & Services LLC•Washington, DC

23h

About The Position

LAC Federal is seeking a full time Metadata Librarian who will be responsible for performing original and copy cataloging of materials in various formats at a world-renowned institution located in Washington, D.C. The Metadata Librarian will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate holdings and metadata for electronic resources are activated in the ILS. The role will also require further support of e-resource workflows, projects, and providing metadata assistance to other initiatives in the library.

Requirements

MLS from an ALA-accredited program with minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of RDA, MARC, LCSH, Library of Congress classification, and NACO
Familiarity with at least one library utility and integrated library system (ILS) and OCLC WorldShare Record Manager
Experience with metadata editing tools, such as Marc Edit, or strong Excel skills
Ability to work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team
Analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Alma/Primo is preferred.
Reading knowledge of French, German, Spanish, and other languages is desirable

Responsibilities

Perform original and copy cataloging, including descriptive and subject cataloging and the associated authority work for materials in print or electronic formats in compliance with Resource Description and Access (RDA), Machine-readable cataloging (MARC), Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) standards, and local policies.
Determine and assign Library of Congress Classification call numbers for print titles as well as prepare barcodes and labels to make titles shelf ready.
Contribute to the Name Authority Cooperative Program (NACO) by establishing new personal and corporate names and preferred titles, with appropriate cross-references for inclusion in the name authority file.
Proactively conduct quality control of existing metadata to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information. This includes editing or updating bibliographic fields, holdings, items, electronic portfolio coverage, resource URLs, and public or access notes.
Coordinate the configuration of new e-resources to ensure accessibility per license agreement.
Troubleshoot access to electronic resources using a case management system and work closely with appropriate staff to develop solutions.
Develop, update, and maintain the data analytics dashboards for the library operations.
Record and report cataloging statistics in a timely fashion.
Provide backup support for the library tasks as needed.