Librarian (Resource Description)

3 weeks ago


Washington, United States Non-Departmental Agency Full time
Summary

The Smithsonian Institution (SI) is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo.  This position is located in the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives (SLA). The Smithsonian Libraries and Archives captures, preserves, and shares with the public the history of the institution.



Duties

The Librarian (Resource Description) is responsible for creating Machine Readable Cataloging (MARC) records for all material types to the Smithsonian Institution Research Information System (SIRIS), according to national standards and local policies. 

In this position, you will be:

  • Creates catalog records for material in all SLA collections including special collections and rare books. May catalog serials and electronic resources in certain circumstances. Such materials can be highly specialized, complex, and in foreign languages. The incumbent applies critical thinking to the cataloging process with regards to the materials in the collection. Provides the most inclusive, accurate, and respectful description possible when cataloging.
  • Performs authority control and maintenance for personal names, corporate bodies, series, and subjects in the Smithsonian integrated library system, Smithsonian Institution Research Information System (SIRIS). This includes the management of multiple authority files currently in use.
  • Participates in Linked Data and other non-MARC metadata projects such as revision of existing records, addition of linked data elements, addition of FAST headings to bibliographic records, and revision of non-MARC library databases.



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