Hybrid Law Library Cataloging Specialist

Georgetown University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 26.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Georgetown University’s Law Library seeks a Cataloging Assistant to catalog and metadata materials across formats and languages. You will maintain metadata in the catalog and digital repositories, perform original and copy cataloging for monographs, serials, and Special Collections, and support departmental projects.

The role reports to the Head of Cataloging and Metadata and collaborates with Access Services, Collection Development, Digital Initiatives, Special Collections, and Acquisitions.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma
• 3-5 years of library experience
• Knowledge of standard academic library practices and procedures.
• Familiarity with spreadsheet, database, and cloud-based document storage applications.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a complex and changing environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Aufgaben

• Catalog and metadata creation for materials in all formats (print, electronic, online, multimedia) in various languages and subject areas.
• Maintain metadata in the Law Library’s catalog and digital repositories to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Apply metadata to digital collections, original and copy cataloging for monographs, serials, rare books and materials from Special Collections.
• Maintenance of OCLC local holding data for serial titles.
• Carry out special projects or other duties to adapt to changing departmental needs.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Teamwork

Spreadsheets

Databases

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

OCLC Connexion

RDA & LC

LC Classification

LC Subject Headings

Ex Libris Alma

Jobbeschreibung

Georgetown University’s Law Library seeks a Cataloging Assistant to catalog and metadata materials across formats and languages. You will maintain metadata in the catalog and digital repositories, perform original and copy cataloging for monographs, serials, and Special Collections, and support departmental projects.

The role reports to the Head of Cataloging and Metadata and collaborates with Access Services, Collection Development, Digital Initiatives, Special Collections, and Acquisitions.