Senior Library Cataloguer: RDA/MARC 21 Expert

EBSCO; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

EBSCO is seeking an experienced Cataloguer to join our Library Technical Services team in Didcot, Oxfordshire. The role focuses on full-level cataloguing, applying RDA guidelines and ensuring high-quality bibliographic records for a wide range of library materials.

You will use MARC 21 and metadata formats, work with OCLC tools and authority files, and collaborate with the Book Processing Unit to ensure shelf-ready materials.

Qualifications

• Experience applying RDA cataloguing guidelines and MARC 21 bibliographic standards.
• Strong knowledge of Library of Congress Classification and Subject Headings and/ or Dewey Decimal Classification.
• Experience with cataloguing tools such as OCLC Connexion, LC Classification Web, Cataloger's Desktop and OCLC WebDewey.
• Familiarity with authority files, subject analysis and the Library of Congress Subject Cataloging Manual.

Responsibilities

• Carry out full-level cataloguing of library materials meeting RDA standards and policies.
• Assign subject headings and classification numbers using LCSH, LCC, DDC, MeSH and NLM.
• Create/update bibliographic records using MARC 21 and other metadata formats.
• Research and verify bibliographic information using authoritative sources.
• Upgrade records to full accuracy and completeness.
• Generate and deliver files and production paperwork to support Library Technical Services.
• Coordinate spine labels and shelf-ready book requirements with Book Processing Unit.
• Support Library Technical Services Specialists and the wider Cataloguing team.
• Contribute to development of departmental processes and quality standards.

Skills

RDA cataloguing

MARC 21

Subject headings fls (LCSH)

Classification systems (LCC/DDC/MeSH/N

Tools

OCLC Connexion

LC Classification Web

Cataloger's Desktop

OCLC WebDewey

Job description

EBSCO is seeking an experienced Cataloguer to join our Library Technical Services team in Didcot, Oxfordshire. The role focuses on full-level cataloguing, applying RDA guidelines and ensuring high-quality bibliographic records for a wide range of library materials.

You will use MARC 21 and metadata formats, work with OCLC tools and authority files, and collaborate with the Book Processing Unit to ensure shelf-ready materials.