Cataloging Librarian

LAC Federal•Richmond, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Librarians will work an onsite schedule, to perform original and copy cataloging of monographs and serials for a major library in Richmond, VA, in preparation for a significant collection relocation. Materials will include monographs, serials/continuing publications, government publications, and technical reports. Catalogers will work directly in OCLC and Ex Libris Alma, working from initial bibliographic records to complete full-level cataloging. Catalogers will also update holding and item records. 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 practice.s 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.
Must be able to move from place to place within the location, lifting of items weighing up to (25) pounds and occasional up to 35 pounds such as files, books, stacks of paper, and other materials
Ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork.

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 practice.s
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