Cataloger
: Job Details :

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)