Special Collections Librarian

LAC Federal is seeking an experienced Special Collections Librarian to support a project with a prestigious federal library in Beltsville, Maryland. The Special Collections Librarian will be responsible for the management, preservation, and promotion of the library's special collections. This is a long-term, full-time, on-site (40 hours a week; Monday to Friday) benefited contract opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Assess condition of materials and initiate repairs and/or digitization where needed
• Assess potential donations to collection and recommend whether to accept
• Prepare documents needed to transfer or add collection materials and update collection administrative files to reflect changes/additions
• Accession new materials into the collection and update finding aids to reflect additions
• Monitor and report on collection usage through anecdotes and measures
• Prepare for and participate in tours and outreach; create displays of representative items from the collection and associated talking points
• Prepare physical materials for digitization; coordinate production of in-house and external digitization; and collaborate with digital archivists to preserve and present the digitized content
• Ability to lift and move books and manuscript boxes, to climb ladders to retrieve materials, and push book trucks.

Requirements

• MLS from an ALA-accredited institution with a focus on archives, special collections, or a related field
• At least two years of experience working with special collections materials in a library, archives, or museum setting
• Knowledge of archival principles, standards, and best practices for processing, description, and preservation of special collections materials
• Familiarity with metadata standards and tools, such as EAD and MARC
• Experience with digitization and digital preservation of special collections materials
• Strong research and reference skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Familiarity with library management systems and digital asset management systems
• Ability to pass a background check

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

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