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
