How much does a Library Specialist make in Washington, DC? The average Library Specialist salary in Washington, DC is $51,207 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $41,098 and $62,264. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Library Specialist Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Library Specialist Salary $31,895 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Library Specialist Salary $41,098 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Library Specialist Salary $51,207 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Library Specialist Salary $62,264 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Library Specialist Salary $72,332 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
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Library Systems & Services - Washington , DC
Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Serials Cataloger to join our team. As a Serials Cataloger, you will be responsible for organizing and maintaining our collection of materials, including books, manuscripts, photographs, and other archival items in various languages for a major federal library. You will create and update records in our cataloging system, ensuring that they are accurate and complete. If you are into the details and interested in making a key impact in an innovative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Work Hours: Flexible - hybrid schedule (onsite for the first two (2) weeks for training; remote opportunity may be offered following successful completion of the training process) Office Location: Washington, D.C. - Orange/Gray/Blue Line Job Status: Long-term Contract - part-time or full-time schedule available. Full-time position is eligible for benefits. Note: Work is paid by piece rate. Requirements Your
- 2 days ago
Cadence Group - Silver Spring , MD
RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform systematic citation analysis of the journal collection to determine which titles support the organization’s research programs today, and those which are no longer required Conduct bibliometric and usage studies by analyzing raw data from Counter Reports from various electronic publishing sites and the library’s electronic resource management system Conduct Research Impact Analyses on the same datasets used for citation analysis in various research fronts to determine the organizational impact on science, utilizing data analysis tools and complex biologic research to correctly infer trends regarding scientific publishing from both scientists and datasets Use a variety of customized bibliometric products to support service, including leveraging various databases such as Web of Science and PubMed Review access to electronic journal titles; identifying, troubleshooting, and reporting problems with electronic access Perform periodic reviews of electronic holdings f
- 2 days ago
Library Systems & Services, LLC - Washington , DC
LAC Federal is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Cataloger to join our team to perform original and copy cataloging of materials in Japanese. As a Cataloger, you will be responsible for cataloging our collection of books for a major federal institution. The majority of the materials relate to art and art history. You will create and update cataloging records in the Voyager Integrated Library System (ILS), ensuring they are accurate and complete. Duties and Responsibilities Perform full-level original cataloging records for collections material in various subject areas in the Japanese and English languages. Perform copy cataloging for materials that have an existing catalog record Update, revise, correct cataloging records as directed Correctly interpret and apply cataloging standards including RDA, MARC21, Library of Congress Classification Supply appropriate access points including call numbers, subject headings, authors Assist with recommendations regarding new subject headi
- 2 days ago
College of Southern Maryland - La Plata , MD
Salary : $46,964.00 - $63,401.00 Annually Location : Prince Frederick, MD Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: FY24-19 CSM Division: School of Liberal Arts Opening Date: 08/18/2023 Position Summary Located 45 minutes from the Nation's Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a two-time Aspen Award-winning institution (top 15% of Community Colleges) with academic programs in over 100 disciplines. CSM is among America's top 100 producers of Minority Associate Degrees in twenty categories, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education. CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits; State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs; Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year; and for several days in March for Spring Break. We are an innovative institution committed to student success and well known for our flexi
- 3 days ago
Library Systems & Services - Washington , DC
LAC Federal is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Professional Cataloger to join our team. As a Professional Cataloger, you will be responsible for cataloging our collection of books in various languages for a major federal library. You will create and update cataloging records in an Integrated Library System (ILS), ensuring that they are accurate and complete. If you are are interested in making a key impact in an innovative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Work Hours: Flexible - onsite with the possibility of future remote work Office Location: Washington, D.C. - Orange/Gray/Blue Line Job Status: Long-term Contract - full-time schedule available. Full-time position is eligible for benefits. Note: Work is paid by piece rate. Requirements Your Impact: Create Original, Enhanced Minimum Level, and Copy Cataloging records for collections of foreign language material in various subject areas. Efficiently catalog titles in one or more of the foll
- 3 days ago
Library Systems & Services, LLC - Washington , DC
Summary: The position serves as a Cataloging Technician for the Collections Holding and Inventory Improvement Project (CHIIP), located at the Library of Congress. The position reports to the Project Manager and performs technician duties for cataloging and distribution of the collections, including serials and monographs. Duties: Performs searches of various databases and files to locate and/or verify bibliographic data in support of various library functions for cataloging. Efficiently searches online databases, such as the ILS and OCLC, to locate records for material in hand. Recognizes the need for appropriate alternative search strategies to locate records Performs copy cataloging for a variety of materials and formats in an automated cataloging environment. Searches entries in automated and manual catalogs. Assigns content designation on newly created and updated bibliographic records. Performs database maintenance including modifications, updates, and corrections. Creates and rev
- 5 days ago

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