Cataloger II - Multilingual Metadata Expert

Library Systems & Services, LLC.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401k plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Family leave

Disability insurance

Training & development

Job summary

LAC Federal seeks an experienced Cataloger II – Cataloging & Metadata Specialist to support a major federal research library project in Washington, DC. You will perform complex original and copy cataloging of monographs, serials, and special materials, enhance metadata, and drive backlogs toward timely completion.

Qualifications include a MLIS/MLS, 5+ years of cataloging, RDA/MARC 21 expertise, and proficiency with OCLC Connexion and Ex Libris Alma.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS/MLS) from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of professional cataloging experience including original and copy cataloging of research materials.
• Experience using RDA and MARC 21 for cataloging and metadata enhancement.
• Proficiency with OCLC Connexion or comparable tools for bibliographic records.
• Professional experience with Ex Libris Alma for bibliographic/holdings management.
• Ability to catalog in at least one foreign language, with transcription/romanization skills.
• Familiarity with LCSH, LCC, name authority control and standard identifiers.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex original and copy cataloging of monographs, serials, and specialized materials using RDA and MARC 21.
• Catalog in foreign languages, including transcription and romanization of non-English data.
• Clean and upgrade legacy records following migration to Ex Libris Alma.
• Coordinate foreign-language cataloging with remote specialists and integrate records into Alma.
• Perform bibliographic authority research and maintenance using standard LC authorities.
• Identify and resolve duplicate or obsolete records and ensure holdings accuracy.
• Maintain documentation, production stats, and participate in QA and backlog reduction.

Skills

RDA

MARC 21

OCLC Connexion

Authority control

Ex Libris Alma

Foreign-language cataloging

Metadata quality

Education

MLIS/MLS (ALA-accredited)

Tools

OCLC Connexion

Ex Libris Alma

MarcEdit

Job description

LAC Federal seeks an experienced Cataloger II – Cataloging & Metadata Specialist to support a major federal research library project in Washington, DC. You will perform complex original and copy cataloging of monographs, serials, and special materials, enhance metadata, and drive backlogs toward timely completion.

Qualifications include a MLIS/MLS, 5+ years of cataloging, RDA/MARC 21 expertise, and proficiency with OCLC Connexion and Ex Libris Alma.