Cataloging, Metadata Librarian

🕒 June 24

☕ Washington – Remote

☕ Washington – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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LAC Federal

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51 - 200 employees

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Healthcare • Logistics

LAC Federal is a Washington, D. C. -based consultancy that provides library and information management services tailored to U. S. federal agencies. The firm offers collections and knowledge management, information systems and web portal design/support, preservation and accessibility services, compliance and program management, strategic consulting, and workforce training to optimize federal libraries and information centers.

📋 Description

• Perform original and copy cataloging of monographs and serials in OCLC Connexion, following RDA, AACR2, MARC21, and local cataloging standards. • Edit and enhance existing bibliographic records to meet RDA, MARC21, and updated local cataloging practices. • Assign controlled subject headings using Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH). • Assign controlled headings for series titles and corporate authors. • Conduct research to determine the need for new name authorities and propose updates or additions to senior catalogers. • Create, update, and modify holding and item records as instructed. • Manage and adjust serial publication patterns and frequency as needed. • Maintain detailed metrics and provide regular activity reports.

🎯 Requirements

• Master’s degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited institution • Minimum three (3) years of work experience in library technical services operations, specifically cataloging/metadata unit, working on original and copy cataloging/metadata. • Experience with the MARC 21 standard • Strong knowledge and work experience using classification schema(s) Dewey, Library of Congress, and/or SuDocs. • Strong skill/experience using an ILS. • Experience with cataloging serials and maps. • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, primarily Word and Excel, and other business applications. • Ability to adhere to national bibliographic standards set forth in Resource Description Access (RDA) for a variety of material formats, including, electronic, print, microform, etc. • Ability to work and communicate effectively with paraprofessionals, library professionals, and agency personnel. • Ability to work independently and exercise discretion, initiative, and judgment. • Ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative work environment. • Organizational and interpersonal skills. • Ability to perform diverse and complex tasks with accuracy and attention to detail. • Written and verbal communication skills. • Knowledge of RDA core elements. • Knowledge of OCLC Connexion.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) • Short Term & Long-Term Disability • Training & Development