UDL Librarian

Alexandria, VA

Full Time

U.S. Department of Defense

Experienced

Title: UDL Librarian
Location: Alexandria, VA, 22315
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Pay: $84,000-$90,000 annually

KMRG is a federal services company that hires talented professionals to support Government agencies and the communities they serve. We are hiring a UDL 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.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Apply today!

RESPONSIBILITIES
Digital Library Cataloging & Metadata

Perform original and copy cataloging for materials in a variety of formats
Create, edit, and maintain metadata supporting USACE digital-library collections
Apply metadata standards including MARC, MODS, and Dublin Core
Identify and correct metadata errors that affect consistency or discoverability
Support accurate description of monographs, audiovisual materials, maps, manuscripts, rare books, and related formats

Digitization & Ingestion Support

Support the ingestion and digitization of USACE publications and other collection materials
Prepare and validate metadata so digital content can be discovered and used effectively
Apply metadata practices that support interoperability across digital-library systems
Coordinate cataloging and metadata work with established USACE digital-library workflows
Handle older and delicate source materials carefully during processing and digitization support

Digital Library Platforms & Quality

Use or quickly learn digital-library platforms such as CONTENTdm, DSpace, and Knowvation
Review metadata for completeness, consistency, and adherence to applicable standards
Maintain accurate metadata files and support correction of identified discrepancies
Perform detailed analytical work requiring sustained accuracy and attention to detail
Stay current with relevant cataloging, metadata, and digital-library practices

Project Support

Support a digital-library workload of approximately 17,000 items
Process materials that include approximately 6,000 USACE Reports and 11,000 USACE Regulations
Work within established Government procedures and coordinate with USACE personnel as required
Maintain reliable production while preserving the quality of cataloging and metadata outputs

REQUIRED BACKGROUND

ALA-accredited Master of Library Science (MLS) or Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree
2+ years of professional original and copy cataloging experience across multiple formats
Cataloging experience with monographs, audiovisual materials, maps, manuscripts, rare books, and similar materials
Knowledge of digital-library platforms such as CONTENTdm, DSpace, and Knowvation
Familiarity with metadata standards including MARC, MODS, and Dublin Core
1+ year of experience developing or maintaining metadata files and identifying metadata errors
Experience or demonstrated ability supporting digitization and digital-library ingestion
Expertise handling older or delicate materials
Aptitude for complex analytical work with excellent attention to detail
Ability to lift materials weighing up to 20 pounds

LOCATION

UMSB Library, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315

TRAVEL

Travel is not expected

CLIENT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mission Support Battalion (UMSB)

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

Employment classification—Exempt

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