Cataloging Librarian

LAC-Federal; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Job summary

LAC-Federal is seeking a Cataloging and Metadata Librarian in Silver Spring, MD. The role involves managing digital collections, providing reference support, and creating metadata. This full-time, one-year contract position may extend.

Applicants should have a Master’s degree in library science and at least three years of relevant experience. Benefits include healthcare, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in library technical services.
• Ability to solve cataloging problems effectively.
• Considerable experience with bibliographic formats and standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform cataloging of monographs and serials.
• Maintain detailed metrics for reporting.
• Create and update item records as required.

Skills

Original and copy cataloging

Metadata creation

Library technical services

Communication skills

Problem-solving in cataloging

Education

Master’s degree in library/information science

Tools

Ex Libris Alma

OCLC Connexion

Job description

Description

LAC Federal is seeking an experienced Cataloging and Metadata Librarian to work for a major Federal Agency in the Silver Spring, MD area. The selected individual will assist in the management of digital collections, reference support and metadata creation. This is a one‑year full‑time (40 hours a week; Monday to Friday) benefited contract position with option to extend.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform original and copy cataloging of monographs and serials in Ex Libris Alma and OCLC Connexion per RDA, AACR2, MARC21, and local practices.
• Edit and upgrade existing records to conform to RDA, MARC21, and updated local practices.
• Assign controlled subject terms using Library of Congress Subject Headings.
• Assign controlled headings for series names and corporate authors.
• Create, update, and modify holding and item records as directed.
• Create, update, and modify serial publication patterns and frequency.
• Maintain detailed metrics to provide regular reports on activities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in library/information science from an ALA‑accredited institution.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in library technical services operations, specifically in the cataloging/metadata unit, working on original and copy cataloging/metadata.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with library cataloging staff.
• Ability to solve problems in cataloging.
• Good judgment based on logical reasoning and cataloging principles is necessary.
• Ability to consistently apply cataloging rules and standards.
• Knowledge of online database searching, technical processing, bibliographic utilities, and library physical processing and preservation.
• Considerable experience in library technical services.
• Recent original and copy cataloging experience.
• Experience with integrated library systems (ALMA) and the OCLC system.
• Experience with cataloging tools such as OCLC Connexion, AACR2R, RDA, LCSH, NACO, MARC21, LCRI and LC Classification bibliographic formats and standards, and authority files.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands and fingers for extended periods of time in an office or library environment. Ability to operate standard office equipment and computer systems, including keyboards, monitors, telephones, scanners, printers, and other electronic equipment, for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, move, and transport books, files, library materials, boxes, and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and travel throughout library, office, meeting, and storage areas as needed.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long‑Term Disability
• Training & Development

EEO Statement

The company and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring/hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.