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Please see the job posting here
<http://careers.lac-group.com/ts2__JobDetails?jobId=a0E1200000NvVjBEAV&tSource=>
to view the posting and apply for the position, which will be available at
the National Library of Education <http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/projects/nle/>
(at the U.S. Department of Education).  The NLE will soon undergo a 2-year
project to catalog a historical collection.

Inquiries may be made to LAC Group.

"LAC Group is seeking an experienced Special Collection Cataloger for a
full-time, short-term project (18-24 months) located in Washington, DC.
This project requires supporting a full range of cataloging tasks including:
Provide high-quality, original catalog records containing appropriate
subject and copy-specific information for historic print books in
consultation with NLE cataloging team.

   - Supplement OCLC records with item-specific information and subject
   headings and deletes unwanted fields; adds any missing physical description
   of the work.
   - Enhance the NLE catalog record by, for example, adding publication
   year to call number; adding publisher as a tracing; verifying all name,
   series, and subject entries; adding link, if any, to Hathi Trust digital
   record; adding item record; and printing out and affixing spine label.
   - Follow guidance provided by the conservation experts, carries out
   basic conservation measures such as boxing or tying book together in cases
   where the books are in poor physical condition.
   - Advises on initiatives to encourage the use of historical textbooks by
   a broad scholarly public.
   - Trains and maintains quality control of work done by junior cataloger.
   - Participates in the development of a digital preservation strategy for
   the NLE.
   - All applicants must have the following qualifications:
   - ALA-accredited MLS or formal coursework or training in rare books,
   special collections librarianship, and original and copy cataloging.
   - Minimum 10 years’ experience in special collections or rare books
   librarianship, including experience in cataloging historic printed books.
   - Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging national cataloging
   standards, including MARC, AACR2, and historic book cataloging principles.
   - Experience using OCLC and Sirsi Dynix or comparable ILS.
   - Understanding of preservation and conservation theory and practice.
   - Aptitude for complex, analytical work with attention to detail,
   demonstrated problem-solving skills, flexibility and creativity.
   - Ability to work effectively in a team environment."