Cataloging Librarian

Description

LAC Federal is seeking an experienced Cataloging and Metadata Librarian to work for a major Federal Agency in the Silver Spring, MD area. The selected individual will assist in the management of digital collections, reference support and metadata creation. This is a one-year full-time (40 hours a week; Monday to Friday) benefited contract position with option to extend.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform original and copy cataloging of monographs and serials in Ex Libris Alma and OCLC Connexion per RDA, AACR2, MARC21, and local practices.
•  Edit and upgrade existing records to conform to RDA, MARC21, and updated local practices
•  Assign controlled subject terms using Library of Congress Subject Headings
•  Assign controlled headings for series names and corporate authors
•  Create, update, and modify holding and item records as directed
•  Create, update, and modify serial publication patterns and frequency
•  Maintain detailed metrics to provide regular reports on activities

Requirements

• Master’s degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited institution
•  Minimum three (3) years of experience in library technical services operations, specifically in the cataloging/metadata unit, working on original and copy cataloging/metadata.
•  Excellent organizational and time management skills.
•  Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with library cataloging staff.
•  Ability to solve problems in cataloging.
•  Good judgment based on logical reasoning and cataloging principles is necessary.
•  Ability to consistently apply cataloging rules and standards.
•  Knowledge of online database searching, technical processing, bibliographic utilities, and library physical processing and preservation.
•  Considerable experience in library technical services.
•  Recent original and copy cataloging experience.
•  Experience with integrated library systems (ALMA) and the OCLC system.
•  Experience with cataloging tools such as OCLC Connexion, AACR2R, RDA, LCSH, NACO, MARC21, LCRI and LC Classification bibliographic formats and standards, and authority files.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands and fingers for extended periods of time in an office or library environment. Ability to operate standard office equipment and computer systems, including keyboards, monitors, telephones, scanners, printers, and other electronic equipment, for prolonged periods. 
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, move, and transport books, files, library materials, boxes, and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and travel throughout library, office, meeting, and storage areas as needed.

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.