Metadata Librarian

Summary

Title: Metadata LibrarianLocation: Alexandria, VA, 22315Work Arrangement: OnsitePay: $85,000-$92,000 annuallyKMRG is a federal services company that hires talented professionals to support Government agencies and the communities they serve. We are hiring a Metadata Librarian to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Mission Support Battalion (UMSB) Library at the Humphreys Engineer Center in Alexandria, Virginia.In this role, you will support the USACE Digital Library by cataloging materials in multiple formats, creating and maintaining metadata, identifying metadata errors, and supporting the digitization and ingestion of USACE publications. The work supports interoperability, discoverability, and long-term access to USACE digital collections.This position is a strong fit for a detail-oriented librarian with experience in cataloging, metadata, digital-library workflows, and the careful handling of older or delicate materials.RESPONSIBILITIESDigital Library Cataloging & MetadataPerform original and copy cataloging for materials in a variety of formatsCreate, edit, and maintain metadata supporting USACE digital-library collectionsApply metadata standards including MARC, MODS, and Dublin CoreIdentify and correct metadata errors that affect consistency or discoverabilitySupport accurate description of monographs, audiovisual materials, maps, manuscripts, rare books, and related formatsDigitization & Ingestion SupportSupport the ingestion and digitization of USACE publications and other collection materialsPrepare and validate metadata so digital content can be discovered and used effectivelyApply metadata practices that support interoperability across digital-library systemsCoordinate cataloging and metadata work with established USACE digital-library workflowsHandle older and delicate source materials carefully during processing and digitization supportDigital Library Platforms & QualityUse or quickly learn digital-library platforms such as CONTENTdm, DSpace, and KnowvationReview metadata for completeness, consistency, and adherence to applicable standardsMaintain accurate metadata files and support correction of identified discrepanciesPerform detailed analytical work requiring sustained accuracy and attention to detailStay current with relevant cataloging, metadata, and digital-library practicesProject SupportSupport a digital-library workload of approximately 17,000 itemsProcess materials that include approximately 6,000 USACE Reports and 11,000 USACE RegulationsWork within established Government procedures and coordinate with USACE personnel as requiredMaintain reliable production while preserving the quality of cataloging and metadata outputsREQUIRED BACKGROUNDALA-accredited Master of Library Science (MLS) or Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree2+ years of professional original and copy cataloging experience across multiple formatsCataloging experience with monographs, audiovisual materials, maps, manuscripts, rare books, and similar materialsKnowledge of digital-library platforms such as CONTENTdm, DSpace, and KnowvationFamiliarity with metadata standards including MARC, MODS, and Dublin Core1+ year of experience developing or maintaining metadata files and identifying metadata errorsExperience or demonstrated ability supporting digitization and digital-library ingestionExpertise handling older or delicate materialsAptitude for complex analytical work with excellent attention to detailAbility to lift materials weighing up to 20 poundsLOCATIONUMSB Library, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315TRAVELTravel is not expectedCLIENTU.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mission Support Battalion (UMSB)EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATIONEmployment classification—ExemptKMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Title: Metadata LibrarianLocation: Alexandria, VA, 22315Work Arrangement: OnsitePay: $85,000-$92,000 annuallyKMRG is a federal services company that hires talented professionals to support Government agencies and the communities they serve. We are hiring a Metadata Librarian to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Mission Support Battalion (UMSB) Library at the Humphreys Engineer Center in Alexandria, Virginia.In this role, you will support the USACE Digital Library by cataloging materials in multiple formats, creating and maintaining metadata, identifying metadata errors, and supporting the digitization and ingestion of USACE publications. The work supports interoperability, discoverability, and long-term access to USACE digital collections.This position is a strong fit for a detail-oriented librarian with experience in cataloging, metadata, digital-library workflows, and the careful handling of older or delicate materials.RESPONSIBILITIESDigital Library Cataloging & MetadataPerform original and copy cataloging for materials in a variety of formatsCreate, edit, and maintain metadata supporting USACE digital-library collectionsApply metadata standards including MARC, MODS, and Dublin CoreIdentify and correct metadata errors that affect consistency or discoverabilitySupport accurate description of monographs, audiovisual materials, maps, manuscripts, rare books, and related formatsDigitization & Ingestion SupportSupport the ingestion and digitization of USACE publications and other collection materialsPrepare and validate metadata so digital content can be discovered and used effectivelyApply metadata practices that support interoperability across digital-library systemsCoordinate cataloging and metadata work with established USACE digital-library workflowsHandle older and delicate source materials carefully during processing and digitization supportDigital Library Platforms & QualityUse or quickly learn digital-library platforms such as CONTENTdm, DSpace, and KnowvationReview metadata for completeness, consistency, and adherence to applicable standardsMaintain accurate metadata files and support correction of identified discrepanciesPerform detailed analytical work requiring sustained accuracy and attention to detailStay current with relevant cataloging, metadata, and digital-library practicesProject SupportSupport a digital-library workload of approximately 17,000 itemsProcess materials that include approximately 6,000 USACE Reports and 11,000 USACE RegulationsWork within established Government procedures and coordinate with USACE personnel as requiredMaintain reliable production while preserving the quality of cataloging and metadata outputsREQUIRED BACKGROUNDALA-accredited Master of Library Science (MLS) or Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree2+ years of professional original and copy cataloging experience across multiple formatsCataloging experience with monographs, audiovisual materials, maps, manuscripts, rare books, and similar materialsKnowledge of digital-library platforms such as CONTENTdm, DSpace, and KnowvationFamiliarity with metadata standards including MARC, MODS, and Dublin Core1+ year of experience developing or maintaining metadata files and identifying metadata errorsExperience or demonstrated ability supporting digitization and digital-library ingestionExpertise handling older or delicate materialsAptitude for complex analytical work with excellent attention to detailAbility to lift materials weighing up to 20 poundsLOCATIONUMSB Library, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315TRAVELTravel is not expectedCLIENTU.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mission Support Battalion (UMSB)EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATIONEmployment classification—ExemptKMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.#J-18808-Ljbffr