Cataloger, LAC Federal, Washington DC or Virtual

Posted February 12, 2018

LAC Federal is seeking experienced Catalogers to provide high quality original cataloging for a major Federal Library in the Washington, DC Metro Area. Work may be done on-site at the government’s facility or virtually. This is a long term, full-time contract (40 hour a week; Monday – Friday) benefited position.

Responsibilities:

• Create PCC BIBCO-level catalog records of English language material in all subject areas that are compliance with RDA standards
• Analyze materials to appropriately identify access points
• Assign subject headings using Library of Congress Subject Headings
• Classify material according the Library of Congress Classification system
• Perform authority control of all headings used in access points
• Create or update name authority records in the LC/NACO Name Authority File
• Make recommendations regarding new Library of Congress Subject Headings and/or classification numbers

Qualifications

• MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited institution
• 5+ years of original cataloging experience in an academic or large special library
• Expert knowledge of RDA, LCSH, LCC, MARC21 and other standards used in cataloging monographic materials
• Proven experience with any/all of these LC classifications
• D
• E
• F
• G
• H
• J
• P
• Z
• Demonstrated history of BIBCO level cataloging
• Thorough knowledge and experience in cataloging workflows
• Strong computer skills related to downloading, installing and using specialized software from OCLC and LC
• Understanding of item based workflow and requirement to create high level bibliographic and/or NACO records in a minimal amount of time
• Familiarity with OCLC’s Connexion, Cataloger’s Desktop and the RDA Toolkit
• Knowledge of NACO procedures
• Strong computer & analytical skills
• Ability to work in a virtual environment
• Excellent command of English
• High attention to detail

To apply, visit: https://goo.gl/Gy2s9M