Repository Services and Metadata Librarian
Computercraft Corporation
Summary
Computercraft is seeking a Repository Services and Metadata Librarian to support the National Library of Medicine (NLM) at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. NLM is the world's largest biomedical and health research library and maintains a preeminent collection of literature and materials, including but not limited to print monographs and serial volumes, manuscripts, pamphlets, theses, audiovisuals, and visual materials such as fine prints, photographs, posters, and ephemera. NLM has several core functions, two of which are preserving materials and making them accessible to researchers.
Job description
In this role, you will work full-time performing technical information management, data analysis, quality control, and related activities supporting NLM's Digital Repository.
This is a full-time, hybrid position requiring three days per week on site.
Job Responsibilities
- Analyzing repository metadata and content to identify and correct incomplete, inconsistent, duplicate, obsolete, or malformed data.
- Developing and running Solr queries to analyze repository records, metadata, indexing behavior, search results, and data-quality issues, and producing related reports.
- Comparing Digital Repository metadata with authoritative source systems, including Alma and ArchivesSpace, to identify discrepancies requiring correction.
- Evaluating and testing approved generative AI tools and agents for repository and discovery workflows, including prompt development, testing, output evaluation, and documentation.
- Reviewing OCR, captions, transcripts, audiovisual materials, and other digital content for quality, completeness, accessibility, and remediation opportunities.
- Testing approved methods to improve OCR, transcripts, metadata, and other machine-generated content, and conducting quality assurance after reprocessing or remediation.
- Conducting technical studies and supporting repository improvement, remediation, and migration projects with approved query, analysis, low-code/no-code, and AI tools.
- Researching relevant standards, tools, and approaches and documenting findings and develop recommendations.
Required Skills/Experience
- Two (2) years of experience with digital repositories, digital libraries, library systems, archives, or large metadata collections.
- Strong data analysis, data quality, and metadata cleanup skills.
- Ability to construct and interpret Solr queries and to analyze search and index data.
- Working knowledge of structured metadata formats, including XML, JSON, MODS, MARC-derived metadata, or similar schemas.
- Experience with spreadsheets, query tools, text-processing tools, or lightweight scripting for data analysis; programming expertise is not required.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
Desired Skills/Experience
- Experience with generative AI, prompt engineering, AI agents, or evaluation of AI-generated content.
- Familiarity with OCR, transcripts, captions, audiovisual content, and digital accessibility.
- Familiarity with Fedora, Solr, Blacklight, IIIF, Alma, and/or ArchivesSpace.
Requirements
- Two (2) years of experience with digital repositories, digital libraries, library systems, archives, or large metadata collections.
- Strong data analysis, data quality, and metadata cleanup skills.
- Ability to construct and interpret Solr queries and to analyze search and index data.
- Working knowledge of structured metadata formats, including XML, JSON, MODS, MARC-derived metadata, or similar schemas.
- Experience with spreadsheets, query tools, text-processing tools, or lightweight scripting for data analysis; programming expertise is not required.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid leave
- 11 paid holidays
Company overview
Computercraft Corporation is a specialized small business that provides comprehensive technical, scientific, and management support services to advance biomedical research and improve human health. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Washington, DC, the company has over 30 years of experience collaborating with public-sector clients to develop mission-driven solutions. Computercraft focuses on building and refining high-profile information resources that deliver accurate health and biomedical research data to researchers and stakeholders worldwide, helping them address significant global health challenges. The company operates at the intersection of information technology and biomedical research, working to improve data access and usability through innovative approaches. With a dedicated team of experts, Computercraft delivers quality services that exceed customer expectations while creating lasting impact in the healthcare and research sectors. Their work supports various government agencies and research institutions in advancing scientific discovery and improving health outcomes.