Location: Bethesda,MD, USA
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)