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)
