Cataloging Librarian

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid leave (128 hours/year first 3 yrs

11 paid holidays

40-hour work week

Job summary

Computercraft seeks a Cataloging Librarian to support the National Library of Medicine at NIH in Bethesda, MD. The role entails on-site, full-time cataloging of biomedical literature, including descriptive cataloging, subject analysis with MeSH, and classification using NLM and LC systems.

You will manage authority records, participate in NACO, and ensure records meet national and international standards while coordinating with a team of professionals in a dynamic biomedical library setting.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of library and cataloging experience with RDA and MARC21
• Familiarity with controlled vocabularies (LCSH, MeSH, LC Classification, NLM Classification)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance
• Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program
• Experience cataloging fragile materials or in a special collections environment
• Experience cataloging serials
• Knowledge of non-English languages (e.g., Latin, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Russian)
• Experience creating cataloging records per BSR/CSR and using ALMA or OCLC Connexion

Responsibilities

• Performs descriptive cataloging following RDA and BSR/CSR as applicable
• Prepare authority records for NACO contribution
• Select MeSH terms for subjects
• Assign NLM Classification and related LC notation
• Update cataloging records and holdings
• Follow NLM policies and standards

Skills

Three+ years of library and cataloging

Controlled vocabulary knowledge

Leadership and communication

Task prioritization

Problem-solving and critical thinking

Public Trust clearance ability

Education

M.L.S. / MLS from an ALA-accredited program

Tools

MARC21

ALMA Library Services Platform

OCLC Connexion

Cutter Sanborn Tables

Job description

Computercraft is seeking Cataloging Librarians to support the National Library of Medicine (NLM) at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. NLM maintains a preeminent collection of the world’s published medical literature, including books, journal volumes, pamphlets, and theses, printed from the 15th through the early 21st century; manuscripts ranging in date from the 11th century to the present; fine prints, and other graphic materials from the 15th century to the present; and audio and visual materials.

In this role, you will work full-time on site at NLM performing original cataloging, including descriptive cataloging, subject analysis, classification, and other related librarian duties involved in processing complex biomedical literature, including textual, audiovisual, and/or electronic resources, of mixed difficulty.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs descriptive cataloging following the Resource Description and Access (RDA) standard and the BIBCO Standard Record (BSR) or CONSER Standard Record (CSR) as applicable
• Prepare name and series authority records for contribution to the Name Authority Cooperative (NACO) program
• Select appropriate subject headings from the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) vocabulary to express the subject content of the publication
• Select and assign a classification notation from the NLM Classification for materials in medicine and related sciences, and from the appropriate LC classification schedule for materials in a field other than biomedicine
• Identify cataloging additions and changes required for previously cataloged material
• Update existing cataloging records, including bibliographic, holdings, and item records
• Follow guidelines for specific materials to assure all records created follow NLM policies and appropriate national and international standards

Required Skills/Experience

• Three (3) plus years of library and cataloging experience (e.g., use of and familiarity with RDA, MARC21, any library services platform, Cutter Sanborn Tables, etc.)
• Familiarity and use of a controlled vocabulary to assign subjects and classification to library resources (e.g., LCSH, MeSH, LC Classification, NLM Classification)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance

Desired Skills/Experience

• Master’s degree in library science or library & information science from an ALA-accredited college or university
• Experience working with fragile materials, possibly in a special collections environment
• Experience cataloging serials
• Knowledge of non-English languages (i.e., Latin, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Cyrillic, etc.)
• Experience with creating cataloging records according to the BIBCO Standard Record (BSR)
• Experience with creating cataloging serial records according to the CONSER Standard Record (CSR)
• Experience utilizing the ALMA Library Services Platform and/or OCLC Connexion for cataloging

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position is $70,000-$90,000 annually. The starting salary within this range will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, and skills.

Computercraft offers an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and disability and life insurance; a 401(k) plan with matching; paid leave starting at 128 hours/year for the first 3 years of employment; and 11 paid holidays. We also offer the opportunity for a positive work-life balance with a standard 40-hour work week and the chance to work alongside a team of highly accomplished professionals.

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