Metadata Librarian

LAC Federal

Metadata Librarian managing physical archive holdings at a federal library in Silver Spring, MD. Supporting document consolidation, metadata development, and archive management in MD and NC.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeSilver Spring • Maryland, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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)

Requirements

What you’ll need

MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution
Experience working in various databases and specialized systems unique to the agency, as well as common office automation and other software tools.
Experience in library technical services, knowledge of library and data science best practices, standards-based metadata, and an ability to develop an effective workflow, tracking and reporting processes are required.
Ability to lift boxes of media, some of which may weigh more than 40 pounds (similar to a case of copier paper)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long-Term Disability
Training & Development

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Hard Skills & Tools

metadata developmentcatalogingrecords managementlibrary technical servicesstandards-based metadataworkflow developmenttracking processesreporting processesinventory managementdata science best practices

Soft Skills

organizational skillsattention to detailcommunication skillsability to work under pressureproblem-solving skills

Certifications

MLSMLISALA-accredited institution