What are the responsibilities and job description for the LAC - Metadata Specialist position at Library Systems & Services LLC?
LAC Federal is looking for a Metadata Specialist to work on an important collection discoverability project for a highly respected institution. The Metadata Specialist will focus on creating mappings of metadata from various schemas to MARC21/MARCXML. This role is crucial for ensuring that the unprocessed materials are accurately represented and discoverable in the systems.
Responsibilities
- Create and run transformations of metadata into MARC21/MARCXML.
- Develop efficient workflows for metadata conversion.
- Work with Catalogers and Data Engineers to ensure consistency and accuracy in metadata.
- MLS from an ALA-accredited institution with a focus library science
- Experience in mapping metadata from various schemas to MARC21/MARCXML.
- Familiarity with metadata transformation tools and techniques.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork.
- Occasionally lifting of items weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds such as files, books, and other materials.
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
EEO Statement
The company and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring/hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.
Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
