Biomedical Cataloging Librarian (Onsite) – MeSH & NLM Standards

computercraft; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with matching

128 hours paid leave/year plus 11 paid

40-hour work week

Job summary

Computercraft is seeking Cataloging Librarians to support the National Library of Medicine at the NIH in Bethesda, Maryland. The role involves full-time on-site work performing original cataloging, descriptive cataloging, subject analysis, and classification for biomedical literature and related resources.

Responsibilities include creating authority records, selecting subject headings, and applying NLM and LC classifications.

Qualifications

• Three (3) plus years of library and cataloging experience.
• Familiarity with controlled vocabularies for subjects and classification (LCSH, MeSH, LC Classification, NLM Classification).

Responsibilities

• Performs descriptive cataloging following RDA/BSR/CSR as applicable
• Prepare name and series authority records for NACO contribution
• Select MeSH terms to express subject content
• Assign classifications from NLM and LC schedules
• Identify cataloging additions/changes for existing materials
• Update bibliographic, holdings, and item records
• Follow NLM policies and standards for specific materials

Skills

RDA

MARC21

LCSH/MeSH

Leadership

Communication

Prioritization

Public Trust clearance

Education

Master’s degree in library science or LIS (ALA-accredited)

Job description

Computercraft is seeking Cataloging Librarians to support the National Library of Medicine at the NIH in Bethesda, Maryland. The role involves full-time on-site work performing original cataloging, descriptive cataloging, subject analysis, and classification for biomedical literature and related resources.

Responsibilities include creating authority records, selecting subject headings, and applying NLM and LC classifications.