Jobs at Library Systems & Services, LLC

Leads an on-site federal library microfilm inventory and preservation project. Oversees staff, workflows, schedules, quality assurance, chain-of-custody procedures, FOLIO holdings and item records, MARC metadata verification, physical microfilm inspection, production tracking, statistical reporting, and secure storage preparation. Coordinates with federal library personnel, trains inventory staff, resolves workflow issues, and ensures accurate physical and electronic collection records.

Performs advanced original and copy cataloging, foreign-language cataloging, serials remediation, authority research, and metadata cleanup. Enhances legacy records after migration to Ex Libris Alma, resolves complex bibliographic and holdings issues, applies RDA and MARC 21 standards, and supports batch editing, quality assurance, linked-data readiness, and cataloging workflow development. Reviews other catalogers’ work and provides senior technical expertise for specialized research collections.

Performs complex original and copy cataloging for multilingual research materials, enhances bibliographic records, manages authority control, remediates serials and legacy metadata, and maintains records in Ex Libris Alma. Coordinates remote cataloging specialists, resolves data-quality issues, supports backlog reduction and inventory reconciliation, documents decisions, and contributes to metadata modernization and BIBFRAME readiness.

Catalog books, digital resources, and other library materials using OCLC, MARC, RDA, LC standards, and an ILS. Maintain accurate bibliographic records, update holdings, support withdrawals and collection planning, and improve cataloging workflows. Develop local procedures, apply metadata and taxonomy practices, and stay current with cataloging standards. The role requires independent, detail-oriented work, collaboration, strong communication, and the ability to handle library materials weighing up to 35 pounds.

Leads operations for a specialized federal library and information center, managing physical and digital collections, library systems, cataloging, research support, data analysis, web content, accessibility remediation, training, and process improvement. The role requires advanced library technology experience, professional writing and editing, collaboration with stakeholders, and eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance.

Supports web application development, software maintenance, database functionality, digital content conversion, accessibility remediation, and website maintenance. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, coding, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, multimedia conversion, digital form creation, and software implementation. The role requires PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, office and Adobe software experience, plus eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Develops, maintains, secures, modernizes, and troubleshoots a federal information services website and supporting infrastructure. Responsibilities include Drupal and CMS support, web application and API development, Linux and Apache administration, cloud and database maintenance, accessible UX design, Section 508 compliance, outage resolution, system upgrades, documentation, training, and collaboration with government technical teams.

Administers and optimizes a federal learning management system, managing platform operations, content, user experience, troubleshooting, reporting, accessibility, and course delivery. Develops training materials, guides, and learning programs; trains users; monitors system performance; coordinates vendors and government stakeholders; and recommends strategic learning technology improvements. Requires five years of LMS administration experience, a relevant master’s degree, and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Provides professional reference, research, information retrieval, and library services for a federal corrections-focused library. Responsibilities include conducting research, assisting users, maintaining physical and digital collections, supporting electronic lending, monitoring corrections and legal literature, editing Drupal and HTML web content, delivering presentations, remediating documents for Section 508 compliance, and assisting with cataloging, inventory, lending, and shipping.

Provides reference desk coverage and research assistance to library patrons in person, by phone, and email. Conducts literature searches, supports collection development and weeding, maintains reference materials and policies, and contributes to bibliometric research, library website content, and collaborative projects. Uses library databases and information systems while delivering customer service and collaborating with library staff and the Project Manager.

Provides reference desk coverage and research assistance through in-person, phone, email, and remote services. Conducts complex and systematic literature searches, topical reviews, and bibliometric research. Supports collection development by selecting, evaluating, and weeding print and digital resources. Contributes to library website content, policies, procedures, and collaborative projects while assisting patrons and supporting daily library operations.

Processes and preserves historic motion-picture collections by inspecting 16mm and 35mm film, identifying production elements, documenting condition, rehousing materials, creating inventories and metadata, applying barcodes, conducting quality reviews, and reporting workflow metrics. The archivist collaborates with federal agency staff, develops processing procedures, supports long-term storage preparation, and recommends improvements for complex film collections.

Performs metadata cleanup, remediation, validation, and quality assurance in Ex Libris Alma for a federal research library. Reviews bibliographic and research metadata, verifies scholarly identifiers, applies MARC, RDA, Dublin Core, authority-control, and controlled-vocabulary standards, and uses Python or related tools for analysis and automation. Executes approved changes within governance and change-control procedures, maintains audit documentation, prepares progress reports, and collaborates with library, technical, and government stakeholders.

Provides professional reference, research, circulation, collection management, cataloging, metadata, electronic-resource administration, and library technical services for a federal government customer. Conducts complex information searches, develops research guides and instructional materials, supports users and databases, maintains library records and statistics, and follows federal security and records-management requirements. The role is full-time, on-site in Northern Virginia, with preference for candidates holding active Secret or TS/SCI clearance.

Catalog and enhance metadata for military and engineering history collections across print, archival, audiovisual, rare, and digital materials. Perform original and copy cataloging, metadata quality control, digitization support, collection development, and record maintenance using professional standards and library systems. Collaborate with archivists, historians, digitization staff, and government personnel while handling fragile materials and complying with federal workflows, privacy, security, and preservation requirements. The role is primarily remote with possible travel to Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, and Missouri.

Provides reference, research, evaluation, circulation, collection management, and instructional services for an Information Center. Responsibilities include managing print and electronic resources, advising on copyright compliance, training patrons and staff, maintaining web-based resources, supporting cataloging and serials management, and producing evaluative reports. The role requires strong library and information science expertise, technology proficiency, communication skills, and cultural sensitivity.

On-site museum curator responsible for inventorying, cataloging, photographing, cleaning, rehousing, and safeguarding ~17,000 artifacts. Manage digital assets, maintain accurate object-level records, apply collection-management standards, identify preservation issues, and support a large digitization initiative while communicating with staff, Navy personnel, researchers, and visitors.

Performs original and copy cataloging for print, technical, specialized, and government materials in a federal library. Creates and maintains accurate MARC bibliographic records using RDA, AACR2, LCSH, classification systems, and authority control. Conducts subject analysis, researches complex materials, edits records, and performs quality-control reviews to support discovery and access. Requires an ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS, at least two years of cataloging experience, and on-site work in Alexandria, Virginia.

Manage and maintain library website/CMS, electronic journals, subscription databases, authentication/proxy services, and digital collections. Create and maintain metadata, monitor access, troubleshoot vendor and subscription issues, generate usage reports, support content discovery tools, ensure licensing and cybersecurity compliance, and collaborate with librarians and technical staff to improve workflows and user experience.

Perform original and copy cataloging of monographs and serials (primarily U.S. federal publications) using OCLC Connexion and MARC21/RDA/AACR2 standards; update bibliographic records, assign LCSH and authorized headings, manage holdings and serial patterns, research name authorities, and maintain metrics and activity reports.