The Librarian will manage and enhance access to historical collections through professional cataloging, metadata creation, and digitization support. They will collaborate with archivists and historians to ensure bibliographic accuracy and support the library's mission of preserving historical materials.
Create and update high-quality PCC-level catalog records and name authority records for English language materials. Classify materials using Library of Congress standards and provide recommendations for new subject headings or classification numbers.
Perform original and complex cataloging for various library resources including technical reports, archival materials, and digital objects. Maintain bibliographic records and metadata quality within the Ex Libris Alma library services platform.
Perform enhanced copy cataloging and record enhancement for English and Spanish sound recordings and talking books. Ensure MARC21 records comply with NLS standards, including the assignment of DDC numbers and LCSH headings.
Conduct advanced Chinese-language research and manage the acquisition and organization of scientific and technical publications. Provide research assistance and create descriptive metadata to support the Department of the Air Force's intelligence mission.
The Digital Services Librarian will support the integration of internal and external data sources into digital platforms, developing and maintaining metadata workflows to enhance data quality and discoverability. Responsibilities also include testing APIs, collaborating on system interoperability, conducting UX analysis, and ensuring Section 508 accessibility compliance for digital content.
The Librarian will configure, manage, and enhance digital library systems and research databases, focusing on UI design, UX optimization, systems configuration, and scripting automation. Key duties include administering platforms like Ex Libris Alma and Primo, supporting research databases, and providing direct end-user support.
