Cataloging Librarian

Description

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.

• 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,
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• 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.

• Candidates must meet the following minimum 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
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• Demonstrated professional experience performing original and copy cataloging
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• 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.

Ideal candidates will also possess several of the following:

• Three or more years of professional cataloging experience in a federal, academic, research, technical, or special library.
• Experience cataloging g…