Librarian - LAC Group

Location: USA - DC - Washington DC

LAC Group is seeking an experienced Librarian to work on-site for a major federal agency in the Washington DC area. The selected individual will assist in the management of digital collections, reference support and metadata creation. This is a one-year full-time (40 hours a week; Monday to Friday) benefited contract position with option to extend.

Responsibilities:

• Metadata Creation for various material types
• Upgrade Bibliographic records as needed
• Create locally defined index terms for descriptive metadata and create metadata using these terms
• Create metadata records for materials according to RDA and/or AACR2 rules, use MARC21 format standards, utilize LC subject headings and LC or SuDocs Classification,
• Load existing or new records on appropriate local library databases
• Create and maintain virtual libraries and websites; this includes content management, maintaining the websites and theme pages, and creating research guides
• Provide scheduled analytic reports and ad hoc reports as requested
• Provide reference support as needed
• Provide on site patron assistance
• Provide on site training and assistance to library patrons on library equipment.
• Coordinate project plans as needed with Library staff
• Screen in coming reference calls and provide accurate responses to simple, readily available information.
• Other projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Master’s of Library Science
• Two years experience performing similar tasks in a library
• Knowledge of digital curation lifecycle and management
• Experience with digital repositories and metadata standards
• Experience with a programming language preferred
• Experience with web development

LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer who values diversity in the workplace.