Cataloger

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)