Cataloger

4 weeks ago


Bethesda, United States Library Systems & Services Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

LAC Federal is looking for a Cataloger to contribute to a prestigious collection discoverability project at a leading institution. The Cataloger will be responsible for creating bibliographic records in accordance with national and international standards, as well as local policies and quality requirements. The Cataloger will play a key role in reducing the cataloging backlog by making unprocessed materials discoverable.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create bibliographic records according to RDA, DCRM, MARC, BIBCO/CONSER,
  • LC/PCC Policy Statements, and NACO guidelines.
  • Perform original and copy cataloging
  • Perform descriptive and subject cataloging Assign LCC and NLM Classification
  • Assign subject terms from the MeSH Thesaurus
  • Ensure consistency and quality in the creation of records.
  • Collaborate with other project staff to ensure records meet standards

Requirements

  • Master's in Library and Information Science
  • At least 2 years of experience performing full-level original cataloging
  • Demonstrated experience with cataloging and creating authority records following national and international standards. Familiarity with subject-specific classification systems.
  • Experience with OCLC and Library Serivces Platforms (Ex Libris Alma Preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with MeSH subject headings
  • Experience with the Ex Libris-Alma Library Services Platform

Benefits

Part-Time:

  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)


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