Cataloging and Metadata Librarian – Part-Time

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🕒 August 4

🦀 Maryland – Remote

🦀 Maryland – Remote

💵 $35 - $48 / hour

⏱ Part Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Library Systems & Services, LLC

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1981

🤝 B2B

📚 Education

🏢 Enterprise

B2B • Education • Enterprise

Library Systems & Services, LLC, often abbreviated as LS&S, is a company dedicated to optimizing and managing public libraries to enhance their service offerings and community impact. Leveraging over 40 years of experience, LS&S partners with municipal leaders to increase library efficiency, attendance, and program offerings while maintaining local control and aligning with community goals. The company employs innovative methodologies and data-driven decision-making to maximize budget resources and deliver tailored library services. LS&S has significantly improved service levels and cost savings for numerous libraries across the United States. They offer a strategic and comprehensive approach to library management, focusing on optimizing operations, performance analytics, and community engagement.

📋 Description

• Perform original and complex cataloging using MARC21 for technical reports, archival materials, government publications, and other library resources • Perform copy cataloging using established metadata standards and authority records • Create, edit, and maintain bibliographic and holdings records in Ex Libris Alma • Apply RDA, AACR2, BIBFRAME, LCSH, and LCNAF standards • Catalog museum objects, photographs, archival materials, and historical NIST resources • Prepare digital publications, images, and metadata for ingestion into digital repositories • Conduct bibliographic-record and metadata quality-control reviews • Support operation and maintenance of the integrated library system and metadata environment • Assist with metadata cleanup, enhancement, and cataloging-related projects • Collaborate with NIST library staff to prioritize work and meet project objectives • Prepare monthly progress reports covering completed work, hours, project status, and issues • Follow federal library policies, technical standards, quality-assurance procedures, and project plans

🎯 Requirements

• MLS degree from an accredited institution or equivalent library experience • At least 5 years of experience with metadata work and technical services • Experience with Ex Libris Alma ILS • Experience applying RDA, BIBFRAME, AACR2, LCSH, and authority standards • Experience with MARC21, XML, and MARCXML metadata formats • Experience with OCLC Records Manager and Connexion, MarcEdit, bibliographic formats and standards, and authority files • Experience with an online integrated library system and OCLC WorldCat and WorldShare systems • Experience with command-line scripting, batch scripting, XSLT transformations, and regular expressions • Previous original and copy cataloging experience or coursework • Excellent organizational and time-management skills • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively • Knowledge of professional library theories, issues, and trends • Ability to problem-solve cataloging issues • Good judgment based on logical reasoning and cataloging principles

🏖️ Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement (after 30 days of employment) • 401(k) Plan, 19+ years old • Employee Assistance Program • Employee Referral Bonus Program • Bucketlist Awards • Sick leave • Vacation leave – Yearly accrual up to 40 hours • Holiday Pay at 4 hours