Zimmerman Associates, Inc Hiring for Systems Librarian (remote opportunity) Job at Remote Full Time

Zimmerman Associates, Inc. is currently seeking to hire a Systems Librarian (remote) for an agency located in Washington, D.C for a one-year project. This is primarily a remote position with potential periodic travel to the customer site. The position offers a competitive salary, full benefits and much more! If interested, apply today!

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify workflow, design, and implement programs to automate harvesting of metadata and manuscript PDFs through CHORUS and CrossRef APIs
• Create scripts to gather DOIs and key record metadata from journal sources and to aid in matching DOIs in repositories and other systems
• Ability to issue, update, and monitor records for persistent record identifiers (DOIs)
• Design workflows to capture and manage metadata
• Work with CHORUS and CrossRef, including using APIs to harvest metadata and manuscript PDFs
• Design, program, and implement automated workflows for digital repositories and libraries for reporting, and data cleanup
• Experience creating APIs
• Review and assess systems and write documentation

Qualifications:

• Masters in Library and Information Science (MLIS), Master’s Library Science (MLS), Master’s in Information Science (MIS)
• Demonstrated ability to formulate complex search strategies; to search and locate information from various sources; to summarize and synthesize findings; and to place findings in context
• Experience collaborating with CHORUS and CrossRef
• Experience designing workflows to capture and manage metadata
• Experience with ILS, preferably EX Libris Alma and Primo
• Experience working with digital repositories
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software, including Excel
• Experience with open-source research beyond search engine use, including government and non-profit databases, think tanks and academic sources
• Ability to update library systems
• Demonstrated experience in editing metadata
• Knowledge of OpenRefine, Data Visualization tools
• Knowledge of Python
• Knowledge of metadata standards and schema, such as Dublin Core, MODS, MARC21, XML and JSON.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across level and function

Education:

• Master’s in library and Information Science (MLIS), Master’s Library Science (MLS), Master’s in Information Science (MIS)
• 2-5 years of experience required
• Project Management experience highly desired

Tags: Reference Librarian, Librarian, Systems Librarian, Metadata

ZAI is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) , national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,367.67 – $86,766.07 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Remote