Cataloging and Metadata Librarian (Part Time)

Join our team and support the NIST Research Library and Museum by processing legacy technical reports, archival materials, and metadata for a world-renowned scientific collection. FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

About the role

This part-time on-site position will work 25 hours/week, Monday–Friday within core library hours of 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m at the NIST Research Library and Museum in Gaithersburg, MD.

Responsibilities

• Perform original and complex cataloging in MARC21 for materials across multiple languages and formats, applying cataloging metadata standards and emerging linked data standards
• Perform copy cataloging for newly acquired print and e-resources
• Assist in maintaining and operating the library's cloud-based ILS platform, including creating and editing bibliographic records
• Conduct quality control checks of bibliographic metadata records and digital objects
• Prepare digital objects (publications, image files) and related metadata for ingest into digital repositories
• Catalog and assign descriptive metadata to historical images, photographs, and archival materials
• Submit monthly activity and hours reports

Requirements

• MLS from an accredited institution, or equivalent library experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in metadata work and technical services
• Demonstrated experience with Ex Libris Alma ILS
• Working knowledge and application of RDA, Bibframe, AACR2, and LCSH/LCNAH authority files
• Experience with MARC21, XML, and MARCXML metadata formats
• Experience with OCLC Records Manager/Connexion and MarcEdit
• Experience with OCLC WorldCat and WorldShare systems
• Experience with command-line/batch scripting, XSLT transformations, and regular expressions

Qualifications

• Prior original and copy cataloging experience beyond coursework
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Current knowledge of professional library theories, issues, and trends
• Strong independent problem-solving in cataloging contexts

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

Pay

Negotiable