Biomedical Cataloging Librarian (Special Collections)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid leave 128 hours/year (first 3 yrs

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Computercraft Corporation seeks a Cataloging Librarian to support the National Library of Medicine (NLM) in Bethesda, MD. You will perform original descriptive cataloging of biomedical literature, assign subject headings, select classifications, and process complex resources on-site at NIH.

The role requires an MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program, 3+ years of cataloging experience, and proficiency with RDA, MARC21, and vocabularies like MeSH. Public Trust clearance is required.

Qualifications

• MLIS/MLS from an ALA-accredited program.
• 3+ years of library and cataloging experience.
• Familiarity with RDA, MARC21, library services platform.
• Experience using controlled vocabularies (MeSH, LCSH, LC Classification).
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Performs descriptive cataloging following RDA and BSR/CSR standards.
• Prepare name and series authority records for NACO submission.
• Select MeSH vocabularies to express subject content.
• Assign classifications using NLM and LC schedules.
• Identify required changes for existing cataloging records.
• Update bibliographic, holdings, and item records.
• Follow NLM policies and standard guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Problem solving

Public Trust clearance

Education

MLIS / MLS (ALA-accredited)

Tools

ALMA Library Services Platform

OCLC Connexion

MARC21

BSR/CSR standards

Job description

Computercraft Corporation seeks a Cataloging Librarian to support the National Library of Medicine (NLM) in Bethesda, MD. You will perform original descriptive cataloging of biomedical literature, assign subject headings, select classifications, and process complex resources on-site at NIH.

The role requires an MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program, 3+ years of cataloging experience, and proficiency with RDA, MARC21, and vocabularies like MeSH. Public Trust clearance is required.