Full-time
Metadata Specialist
Library Systems & Services
Bethesda, maryland
LAC Federal is seeking a highly skilled Metadata Specialist to join a team dedicated to enhancing the discoverability and accessibility of one of the largest biomedical and health sciences collections in the world. This role is integral to a multi-phase project aimed at addressing significant processing arrearages through both traditional cataloging and cutting-edge AI/ML technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
Metadata Creation and Management:
- Develop and enhance metadata for a diverse range of library and archival materials, including monographs, serials, rare books, manuscripts, audiovisual materials, and digital collections.
- Apply appropriate metadata standards (e.g., MARC, Dublin Core, EAD, MODS) and classification schemes (e.g., LCC, MeSH) to ensure accurate and comprehensive description of collection materials.
- Collaborate with catalogers, archivists, and other technical staff to create and refine...