Daughters of the American Revolution is hiring: Digital Projects Librarian in Wa

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) is seeking a Digital Projects Librarian to join our library staff at the DAR Headquarters building in Washington, DC.

The Digital Projects Librarian will guide the development of the DAR Library's online genealogical research tools and databases and supervise the digitization of materials.

The Library team is beginning work on a new research portal to expand our reach as an important genealogical records resource, and the new librarian will play a key role in developing the website and planning for future growth of the portal. Other duties will include selecting, preparing, and scanning items for digitization both from the library's collection and our archival holdings, working with DAR national committees and volunteers, and providing patron services in the beautiful DAR Library.

The successful candidate will have experience with digitization work and familiarity with databases, metadata, taxonomies, and digital information management. The candidate must possess proficiency with basic office software, catalog software, digitization tools, and databases.

Essential Functions:

• Plans and develops the Library's online tools and reference outreach. Evaluates existing systems and works with the team to plan long-term strategies for sustainable growth and expansion of online reference tools.
• Will oversee library digitization projects by identifying materials, coordinating with staff on processes, managing metadata creation and maintenance, and identifying access restrictions or considerations for digitized materials.
• Manages the ingest, processing, cataloging, digitization, and indexing of books, records, and other materials into the DAR's digital collections.
• Will work with library staff and DAR committees to coordinate incoming digital materials.
• Involves stakeholders in processes, including attending meetings, participating in workflow development, and the coordination of volunteers.
• Provides assistance to the Reference Desk as needed.

Reports to: Library Director

Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, with some limited telework options available.

Required Qualifications:

• MLS Degree in Library Science/Information Science from an ALA accredited institution.
• 2-4 years of relevant library experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Relevant technical skills, including facility with metadata standards (e.g. MARC, EAD, Dublin Core), digitization software, and repository platforms. Familiarity with DAM systems a plus.
• Prior experience with developing web resources is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders
• Willingness to learn, think creatively, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical collaborators.
• Strong project management skills and a demonstrated ability to see large, multi-faceted projects to completion.
• Background and/or experience in American genealogical research and sources preferable.

Perks and Pay:

• Hiring annual salary range is between $55,000 to $75,000, with the final determination based upon the candidate's overall experience.
• We offer both paid vacation and paid sick leave, up to 12 days each for the 1st year of employment and observe 14 holidays.
• Medical/Rx, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid life insurance/AD&D and Long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts (health and dependent care)
• HSA with employer contribution if enrolled in the HDHP option.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a full-vested employer match.
• Free tickets to Constitution Hall events.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to building and retaining a team that represents a variety of skills, experiences, and perspectives. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, performance, and qualifications without regard to race, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, gender/sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran and military status, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. The DAR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.