Digital Services Librarian

Description

LAC Federal is seeking a Digital Services Librarian to support a federal library in the Washington, D.C. area in managing and advancing digital library systems, data integration, and user-centered research platforms. This role supports initiatives to improve access, discoverability, and interoperability of agency research outputs across platforms such as digital repositories, research databases, and related systems. The selected candidate will work in a collaborative federal environment to enhance metadata workflows, validate APIs, improve user interfaces, and ensure compliance with federal mandates for public access, accessibility, and data transparency.

This position is ideal for a librarian with strong technical skills and experience working at the intersection of metadata, digital systems, and research data.

This position may be performed remotely or onsite in Beltsville, Maryland, depending on project needs.

• Support integration of internal and external data sources into digital platforms (e.g., Pub Ag, Ag Data Commons, ORCID, ARIS)
• Develop and maintain metadata workflows to improve data quality, consistency, and discoverability
• Perform metadata mapping, normalization, and quality control using standards such as MARC
  21, Dublin Core, and MODS
• Test, validate, and troubleshoot APIs supporting access to publications, datasets, and analytics
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to improve system interoperability and data exchange
• Conduct user experience (UX) analysis to enhance search interfaces and submission workflows
• Support Section 508 accessibility compliance for digital content and user interfaces
• Develop dashboards and reports to track metadata quality, integration performance, and usage metrics
• Create documentation, SOPs, and training materials for library systems and workflows
• Participate in testing, validation, and continuous improvement of digital library tools and processes
• Provide support for automation of data pipelines and batch processing workflows
• Contribute to cross-platform collaboration and metadata harmonization initiatives

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program, or related field (e.g., Information Science, Informatics, Computer Science) with equivalent library experience.
• Understanding of the use of metadata schema and tools (in particular MODS, MARC/MARCXML, Pub Med and JATS/XML).
• Demonstrated experience with metadata standards (e.g., MARC
  21, Dublin Core, MODS)
• Experience working with integrated library systems (ILS) or library services platforms (e.g., Ex Libris Alma/Primo or similar).
• Advanced knowledge of library automation operations and digital library services platforms.
• Experience supporting data integration, metadata workflows, or repository systems.
• Familiarity with APIs, data exchange formats (JSON, XML), and system interoperability concepts.
• Knowledge of utilizing computer technology and software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, and database software; web-based tools) to perform archival, records, or information management activities.
• Awareness of federal requirements for public access to scientific research results.
• Experience with Git version control and familiarity with Git Hub or Git Lab.
• Intermediate or advanced understanding of web standards, including HTTP(S), HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Effective time management to set, manage, and meet deadlines.
• Capacity for perpetual learning, research, and versatile problem-solving.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate technical information to technical and non-technical audiences, both in writing and verbally.
• Experience presenting and reporting on efforts to effectively communicate to a diverse group of stakeholders across multiple organizations.
• Comfortability working both closely and professionally with others on a technical team and independently.
• Experience using data analysis or reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or similar).
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (Section 508 or WCAG).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and…