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LAC Federal is seeking a Cataloger at a prominent national library headquartered in Washington, D.C. The cataloger will perform original descriptive and subject cataloging for various library materials in OCLC, SirsiDynix or a web-based ILS to create catalog links to specific items, including copy-specific information for historic print books, using MARC/RDA format and current LC standards, LC subject headings as locally modified, and LC classification with location and collection prefixes to catalog all materials. The work will include digital holdings as available. Additional responsibilities include:
* Following guidance provided by conservation experts, carries out basic conservation measures such as boxing or tying books together in cases where historical collection books are in poor physical condition.* Sharing responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of the NLE's bibliographic database and OCLC holdings.* Contributing expertise and leadership to policy development relating to metadata for digital collections, including participation in the development of a digital preservation strategy for the NLE.* Establishing and documenting local policies or practices in collaboration with other technical services personnel for consistency and continuity in the library collection.* Uses knowledge of integrated library systems to input details about new materials, utilize bibliographic reports and utilities, and run reports as needed.* May perform cataloging and processing of government documents in compliance with the Federal Depository Library Program's guidelines, policies and practices.* May perform copy cataloging from OCLC or LC.* Withdraws library materials from the NLE's collection, ILS, and OCLC as directed.* Assists with regular technical services statistics collection from OCLC and library ILS.* Maintains the collection by creating labels, replacing worn or inaccurate labels; and repairing items whenever possible with the help of the library technician.* Participates in collection development and maintenance activities. Evaluates items being withdrawn from the collection.* Inventories and reports technical sersvices supply needs to project manager for ordering.* Assists with space planning processes.* Stays abreast of new cataloging tools and rules and makes recommendations for change to Project Manager.* Manages or contributes to library projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Candidates should possess an M.L.S./M.L.I.S. from an ALA-accredited school, and demonstrate at least 3 years of progressively greater on-the-job responsibility and experience in original and copy cataloging, processing, and maintaining access according to standard cataloging rules. Additional qualifications include:
* Experience cataloging print, audiovisual and e-books and serials.* Expertise in the full range of the functionality of an integrated library catalog, including relationships between cataloging, serials control, circulation, and OPAC modules.* Formal coursework or training in rare books or special collections librarianship is desirable but not required.* Experience establishing local policies or practices and documenting them.* Experience with government document collections.* Aptitude for complex, analytical work with attention to detail, demonstrated problem-solving skills, flexibility and creativity.* Ability to work effectively in a team environment.* Excellent oral and written communication skills.* U.S. citizenship required.
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