LAC Federal

General

• Perform original and copy cataloging of monographs and serials in OCLC Connexion, following RDA, AACR2, MARC21, and local cataloging standards.
• Edit and enhance existing bibliographic records to meet RDA, MARC21, and updated local cataloging practices.
• Assign controlled subject headings using Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH).
• Assign controlled headings for series titles and corporate authors.
• Conduct research to determine the need for new name authorities and propose updates or additions to senior catalogers.
• Create, update, and modify holding and item records as instructed.
• Manage and adjust serial publication patterns and frequency as needed.
• Maintain detailed metrics and provide regular activity reports.

Cataloging, Metadata Librarian

• Support integration of internal and external data sources into digital platforms (e.g., PubAg, Ag Data Commons, ORCID, ARIS)
• Develop and maintain metadata workflows to improve data quality, consistency, and discoverability
• Perform metadata mapping, normalization, and quality control using standards such as MARC21, Dublin Core, and MODS
• Test, validate, and troubleshoot APIs supporting access to publications, datasets, and analytics
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to improve system interoperability and data exchange
• Conduct user experience (UX) analysis to enhance search interfaces and submission workflows
• Support Section 508 accessibility compliance for digital content and user interfaces
• Develop dashboards and reports to track metadata quality, integration performance, and usage metrics
• Create documentation, SOPs, and training materials for library systems and workflows
• Participate in testing, validation, and continuous improvement of digital library tools and processes
• Provide support for automation of data pipelines and batch processing workflows
• Contribute to cross-platform collaboration and metadata harmonization initiatives

Digital Services Librarian

• Configure and manage library systems, including Ex Libris Alma and Primo; optimize workflows, cataloging parameters, discovery layers, and integrations.
• Administer and support research databases for content delivery and database services.
• Provide ongoing management of Symplectic Elements or similar research information management systems (RIMS).
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with vendors and IT to resolve system-level challenges.
• Participate in system upgrades, testing, and quality assurance.
• Design and configure UI components and user-focused interfaces within library platforms to enhance usability and accessibility.
• Conduct usability testing and recommend enhancements to navigation, search behavior, and interface layouts.
• Work with stakeholders to gather UI/UX requirements for digital services.
• Use scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, and other relevant languages (e.g., Bash, SQL) to automate workflows, configure interfaces, transform data, and enhance system functionality.
• Develop scripts for batch processes, API integrations, metadata manipulation, and custom system behaviors.
• Ensure data integrity, metadata quality, and system consistency across digital platforms.
• Provide direct support to end-users, including librarians, researchers, and administrative staff.
• Develop and deliver training materials and workshops on system use, advanced search techniques, and custom features.
• Create documentation, FAQs, knowledgebase entries, and “how-to” guides.
• Collaborate with digital initiatives teams to align library platforms with organizational goals.
• Track user feedback, performance metrics, and service analytics to inform upgrades and refinements.
• Stay current with emerging digital library trends, best practices, and tools.

Digital Service Librarian

• Conduct advanced reference and research services for scientists, researchers, analysts, and program staff
• Perform complex literature reviews, scientific database searching, and information retrieval using authoritative scientific and technical resources
• Conduct bibliometric analysis projects using tools such as Web of Science, Scopus, EndNote, Dimensions, and other analytical platforms
• Develop research deliverables including literature reviews, annotated bibliographies, citation analyses, publication impact reports, environmental scans, and briefing materials
• Analyze publication, citation, collaboration, and research impact metrics to support program reviews and research evaluation activities
• Support Institutional Repository and scientific publication initiatives through metadata review, publication verification, and research support activities
• Provide expert guidance on search strategies, information discovery, citation management, and scientific information resources
• Develop and deliver training sessions, webinars, instructional materials, and research guides related to library services and scientific research tools
• Participate in outreach and user engagement activities promoting services, databases, and collections
• Track and report reference, research, bibliometric, and outreach metrics and performance statistics
• Assist with collection development, user needs assessments, and evaluation of scientific information resources
• Collaborate with federal library staff, researchers, and stakeholders on special projects and strategic initiatives
• Ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility requirements and agency standards for externally distributed materials
• Support interlibrary loan, document delivery, and information access services as needed

Public Services Librarian – Instructional

• Editing and deleting metadata records
• Processing physical items for inclusion in the collection
• Shelving and maintaining physical items according to collection and shelf-list order
• Providing interlibrary borrowing and lending services
• Assists library patrons in circulation of materials, user registration, and locating physical items in the collection
• Provide technical support to Federal staff by screening incoming reference calls and providing accurate response to simple, readily available information
• Support the Outreach Coordinator with new and ongoing library events

Research Impact Librarian

• Respond to reference and research inquiries from NOAA staff using in-person, email, telephone, and virtual service channels
• Conduct complex literature searches and information retrieval using scientific and technical databases, repositories, and library systems
• Perform reference interviews to clarify research needs and identify appropriate resources and search strategies
• Develop research products including literature reviews, annotated bibliographies, research summaries, and briefing materials
• Assist with bibliometric analysis projects using tools such as Web of Science, Scopus, EndNote, and other analytical resources
• Support information discovery and access across NOAA library collections, databases, institutional repositories, and external information sources
• Provide training, instruction, and demonstrations on library resources, databases, and research tools
• Create research guides, instructional materials, and outreach content promoting library services and collections
• Track and report reference and research metrics, service activity, and customer engagement statistics
• Support interlibrary loan and document delivery services as needed
• Assist with collection development activities and user needs assessments
• Maintain awareness of emerging scientific information resources, library technologies, and federal research trends
• Ensure all work products meet applicable Section 508 accessibility requirements and NOAA standards

Science Reference Librarian

• Conduct advanced reference and research services for scientists, researchers, analysts, and program staff
• Perform complex literature reviews, scientific database searching, and information retrieval using authoritative scientific and technical resources
• Conduct bibliometric analysis projects using tools such as Web of Science, Scopus, EndNote, Dimensions, and other analytical platforms
• Develop research deliverables including literature reviews, annotated bibliographies, citation analyses, publication impact reports, environmental scans, and briefing materials
• Analyze publication, citation, collaboration, and research impact metrics to support program reviews and research evaluation activities
• Support Institutional Repository and scientific publication initiatives through metadata review, publication verification, and research support activities
• Provide expert guidance on search strategies, information discovery, citation management, and scientific information resources
• Develop and deliver training sessions, webinars, instructional materials, and research guides related to library services and scientific research tools
• Participate in outreach and user engagement activities promoting library services, databases, and collections
• Track and report reference, research, bibliometric, and outreach metrics and performance statistics
• Assist with collection development, user needs assessments, and evaluation of scientific information resources
• Collaborate with federal library staff, researchers, and stakeholders on special projects and strategic initiatives
• Ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility requirements and agency standards for externally distributed materials
• Support interlibrary loan, document delivery, and information access services as needed

Senior Research Librarian

• Process physical library materials including barcodes, spine labels, security tags, and property stamps
• Shelve, shift, and maintain library collections using Library of Congress Classification (LCC) or local filing systems
• Conduct shelf-reading and collection maintenance activities to ensure filing accuracy and retrievability
• Create and update patron records using the government-provided integrated library system (ILS)
• Perform circulation activities including check-in, check-out, renewals, recalls, and holds
• Support interlibrary loan (ILL) and document delivery services by processing requests, retrieving materials, scanning documents, and coordinating shipments
• Assist with inventory control and collection tracking activities using government-provided databases and systems
• Support digitization projects by preparing materials, scanning documents, creating tracking lists, and performing quality checks on digital files
• Assist with archival processing, records management, and metadata support activities as assigned
• Provide front-line customer service and assist users with locating materials and accessing library resources
• Support library outreach activities, exhibits training sessions, and events as needed
• Assist with opening and closing library facilities and maintaining orderly public and staff spaces
• Track and report circulation, usage, and service statistics
• Identify and report facilities, equipment, or electronic access issues to federal staff
• Support emergency response and collection protection activities during facility or environmental incidents
• Assist with physical inventory of library equipment and property.

Library Technician

• Support receipt, cataloging, evaluation, consolidation, disposition, metadata development, maintenance, shelving, and management of the agency’s physical archive holdings, including but not limited to paper documents, magnetic tapes, and various other digital media, fiche, film and other physical media
• Review, separate and inventory contents of records and non-records containers maintained at various facilities to prepare the records for transfer to the appropriate records retention center
• Create or update agency’s records and such other standards-compliant catalog metadata as per the agency’s Library and/or WorldCat
• Coordinate with the agency to ensure that publications are annotated with appropriate information to link publications to archival holdings
• Confirm that analog documentation matches digital archival contents prior to transferring or disposing of analog documentation
• Ensure physical archive records are reasonably secure and safe during and following an emergency situation to include following any established notification protocol (Though a rare occurrence, leaks and other emergencies threatening the security and integrity of the physical archives may occur)