Archivist/Metadata Specialist

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

Visit Job Website