Cataloging Lead

LAC Federal•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.

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.