Cataloging Lead

Description

 LAC Federal is seeking an experienced Cataloging Lead to support a large-scale inventory control and cataloging project. The Cataloging Lead will oversee a team of catalogers and technicians responsible for creating, correcting, and maintaining bibliographic records for monographs, serials, U.S. Federal Government publications, and special-format materials. The position requires strong cataloging expertise, leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain established production and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide day-to-day guidance, training, and support to a team of professional catalogers and cataloging technicians.
• Create, correct, and enhance bibliographic records for monographs, serials, U.S. Federal Government publications, and special-format materials.
• Perform descriptive and subject cataloging in accordance with MARC21, RDA, AACR2, LCSH, LCC, SuDoc Classification, and applicable Federal Depository Library standards.
• Review cataloging work for accuracy and consistency, resolve duplicate or incomplete records, and provide quality assurance and corrective guidance as needed.
• Update bibliographic and holdings information within the Integrated Library System (ILS) and verify information using authoritative reference sources.
• Coordinate team workloads and monitor production, quality, and project deliverables to ensure established goals and deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with LAC Federal management and client staff regarding cataloging priorities, workflows, exceptions, and project requirements.
• Participate in project meetings, provide status updates, maintain required project documentation, and identify workflow and process improvements.
• Assist with onboarding and mentoring new cataloging staff and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS/MLS).
• Professional cataloging and bibliographic metadata experience, including experience cataloging U.S. Federal Government publications.
• Knowledge of MARC21, RDA, AACR2, LCSH, LCC, SuDoc Classification, and national cataloging standards.
• Experience using an Integrated Library System (ILS), such as Alma, Sierra, Voyager, Koha, or similar.
• Experience providing leadership, workflow coordination, quality assurance, training, or guidance to cataloging staff.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently and meet production deadlines.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer and reviewing detailed records.
• Ability to move throughout an office or library environment and access materials in various collection areas.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, and move books, files, and other library materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

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

EEO Statement

The company and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring/hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. 

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. 

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.