Archivist/Metadata Specialist

Job Description

LAC Federal is seeking an Archivist/Metadata Specialist to work on-site at a federal agency in the Washington, DC area. The Archivist will be responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining metadata for physical and digital archives using a combination of DACS and Dublin Core. The Archivist will assist the agency in implementing an archival management system that will employ DACS and BibFrame to describe agency archives and publications. A knowledge of programming language including R, Python, and Java will be essential in working to implement the digital archives solution.

Provide leadership and coordination for implementing a digital archives solution using DACS and Dublin Core standards as a basis for a custom metadata schema tailored to agency needs

Plan and implement digital preservation solutions for the digital archives including implemention of preservation and administrative metadata

Assist with migration of digital records into a new digital archiving solution

Provide original description of archival materials

Using R, Java, Python and other programming language to assist will developing and implementing workflow automations, data management, and statistics

Requirements

Master's in Library and Information Science with a focus on Digital Archives or Digital Preservation

At least 2-3 years of digital archives experience implementing, configuring, and maintaining digital archives solutions

Knowledge of DACS, BibFrame, PREMIS and other related metadata standards for digital archives

Knowledge of programming with Python, R, Java

Knowledge of and experience with some traditional library programs and standards such as RDA, Library of Congress Subject Headings preferred

Experience with library service platforms, especially OCLC WorldShare Management Services preferred

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources