Cataloging Librarian

LAC Federal•Alexandria, VA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

LAC Federal is seeking an experienced Cataloging Librarian to support a federal library in Alexandria, Virginia. The Cataloging Librarian will provide professional original and copy cataloging services for a significant collection of print materials, including books, technical reports, and specialized materials. The successful candidate will create accurate, standards-based bibliographic records that improve the discovery, identification, organization, and accessibility of information resources. This is an on-site federal contract position requiring a strong command of MARC, professional cataloging standards, subject analysis, classification, authority-controlled access, and bibliographic quality control.

Requirements

Master of Library Science (MLS) or Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited institution.
Minimum of two years of professional experience using the MARC framework for bibliographic cataloging.
Minimum of two years of experience applying professional cataloging standards such as AACR2 and/or RDA.
Demonstrated professional experience performing original and copy cataloging.
Demonstrated ability to create complete and accurate bibliographic records for print materials.
Experience performing descriptive cataloging, subject analysis, classification, and creation of appropriate bibliographic access points.
Working knowledge of Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH).
Demonstrated ability to review and edit bibliographic records for accuracy and quality.
Strong research, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to consistently apply complex cataloging rules and standards.
Ability to work effectively in an on-site federal Government environment in Alexandria, Virginia.
Ability to meet applicable Government facility access and suitability requirements.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of professional cataloging experience in a federal, academic, research, technical, or special library.
Experience cataloging government publications, technical reports, scientific or engineering materials, or comparable specialized collections.
Advanced knowledge of MARC 21 bibliographic and authority formats.
Strong working knowledge of RDA, AACR2, LCSH, Library of Congress Classification (LCC), and authority control practices.
Experience using OCLC Connexion, WorldCat, or comparable OCLC cataloging utilities.
Experience working with an integrated library system or library services platform in a production cataloging environment.
Experience identifying and correcting incomplete, inconsistent, duplicate, or erroneous bibliographic and metadata records.
Experience cataloging rare, historical, specialized, or otherwise complex materials requiring additional research and professional judgment.
Familiarity with digital-library metadata standards such as Dublin Core or MODS and an interest in supporting digital-library workflows.
Experience working under production goals while maintaining established cataloging and quality-control standards.

Responsibilities

Perform original and copy cataloging of print library materials, including books, technical reports, and other specialized publications and information resources.
Examine materials to identify and accurately record bibliographic elements, including title, statement of responsibility, edition, publication information, and physical or digital characteristics.
Create complete, accurate, and consistent bibliographic records within the Library's integrated library system using the MARC framework and established professional cataloging practices.
Apply current professional cataloging standards, including Resource Description and Access (RDA) and, where appropriate for existing or legacy records, AACR2.
Perform subject analysis and assign appropriate Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) and locally established subject headings.
Assign and maintain appropriate classification information and access points to support effective organization, retrieval, and discovery of library materials.
Create appropriate bibliographic notes and other descriptive information needed to accurately represent the intellectual and physical characteristics of library materials.
Research and resolve complex cataloging questions associated with technical, unusual, rare, specialized, or difficult-to-describe materials.
Review, edit, and correct bibliographic records to ensure accuracy, consistency, completeness, and compliance with applicable cataloging and metadata standards.
Perform quality-control reviews and identify cataloging or metadata errors that could negatively affect resource discovery and user access.
Maintain consistent production and quality while supporting the Government's anticipated cataloging workload and established processing requirements.
Remain current with evolving cataloging standards, metadata practices, library technologies, and professional developments relevant to federal and technical libraries.