Library Technician - Cataloging & Preservation Expert

ICF; Bethesda (MD); Vor Ort; USD 51.000 - 86.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ICF seeks an onsite library technician to support the National Library of Medicine client in Bethesda, MD. You will perform physical processing of a large print collection, verify titles and metadata, and ensure records align with MARC21 standards and library workflows.

Responsibilities include adding call numbers, re-housing fragile items, updating holdings and item records, and collaborating with a library processing team to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• 1+ year of experience executing the physical processing of collection materials.
• 1+ year of library and cataloging experience (e.g., MARC21, library services platform).
• Ability to obtain a public trust clearance.

Aufgaben

• Identifying MARC bibliographic records based on physical items.
• Searching/matching 19th and 20th century publications in Alma to find records.
• Completing physical processing including adding call numbers and re-housing fragile items.
• Updating cataloging records (bibliographic, holdings, item).
• Flagging potential duplicates for review and batch deletion.
• Following NLM policies and international standards.

Kenntnisse

Physical processing

MARC21 familiarity

Cataloging experience

Public trust clearance ability

Team collaboration

Tools

MARC21

Jobbeschreibung

ICF seeks an onsite library technician to support the National Library of Medicine client in Bethesda, MD. You will perform physical processing of a large print collection, verify titles and metadata, and ensure records align with MARC21 standards and library workflows.

Responsibilities include adding call numbers, re-housing fragile items, updating holdings and item records, and collaborating with a library processing team to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.