Multilingual Library Cataloging Technician — Alma Expert

Library Systems & Services, LLC.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

LAC Federal in Washington, DC seeks a detail-oriented Library Technician to provide cataloging and metadata processing support for a federal research library. The role involves preparing materials for original and copy cataloging, creating digital reference packages, and maintaining holdings in Ex Libris Alma, with a focus on multilingual collections.

Responsibilities include validating bibliographic data, supporting inventory reconciliation, and assisting with backlogs and backlog reduction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in library technical services, cataloging support or related environment.
• Experience using an integrated library system or library services platform to search, update, or create bibliographic records.
• Ability to recognize multiple foreign-language writing systems and scripts.
• Experience with Ex Libris Alma and OCLC WorldCat is preferred.
• Familiarity with UTF-8/Unicode and metadata quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prepare materials for cataloging, including monographs, serials, and electronic resources.
• Perform preliminary bibliographic searches in Alma and WorldCat to support catalogers.
• Create and update bibliographic holdings and item records in Alma.
• Prepare digital reference packages for remote foreign-language catalogers.
• Support inventory reconciliation and withdrawals and reduce cataloging backlogs.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multilingual scripts recognition

Education

College degree in Library Technology

Tools

Ex Libris Alma

OCLC WorldCat

MARC 21

Job description

LAC Federal in Washington, DC seeks a detail-oriented Library Technician to provide cataloging and metadata processing support for a federal research library. The role involves preparing materials for original and copy cataloging, creating digital reference packages, and maintaining holdings in Ex Libris Alma, with a focus on multilingual collections.

Responsibilities include validating bibliographic data, supporting inventory reconciliation, and assisting with backlogs and backlog reduction.