Senior Catalog Librarian: Metadata & Digital Archives

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The State Library of Louisiana in Baton Rouge seeks a dedicated Librarian for original cataloging and authority work across all formats, with emphasis on Louisiana Collection materials. You will collaborate with the Recorder of Documents and IT staff, ensuring accurate metadata and seamless digital archiving.

A master's degree in library science is required, along with strong communication and cataloging expertise.

Qualifikationen

• Performs original cataloging in all formats per local practices and standards.
• Furnishes current classification numbers and subject headings on request.
• Maintains accuracy of serial and monographic records.
• Collaborates with Recorder of Documents and Technical Services Manager on workflows.
• Assists with creating and uploading data into Digital Archives.
• Keeps up with changes in RDA, LCSH, MARC, DDC, CONTENTdm, and ILS protocols.
• Co-teaches cataloging and classification courses.

Aufgaben

• Performs original cataloging in all formats according to established practices and standards.
• Searches databases to import bibliographic records into the ILS as needed.
• Provides current classification numbers and subject headings as requested.
• Collaborates on workflows with Louisiana Government Documents staff and IT.
• Maintains procedures for creating and uploading data into Digital Archives.
• Stays updated on cataloging standards and ILS protocols.
• Works with Louisiana Collection staff on digitization projects.
• Supports other library projects including the Louisiana Book Festival.
• Investigates issues with ILS and Digital Archives displays and indexing.
• Updates procedures manuals and participates in professional associations.

Kenntnisse

Effective communication

Library automation

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Master's degree in library science

Tools

MARC format

RDA

AACR2r

LCSH

DDC

Dublin Core

CONTENTdm

ILS protocols

Jobbeschreibung

The State Library of Louisiana in Baton Rouge seeks a dedicated Librarian for original cataloging and authority work across all formats, with emphasis on Louisiana Collection materials. You will collaborate with the Recorder of Documents and IT staff, ensuring accurate metadata and seamless digital archiving.

A master's degree in library science is required, along with strong communication and cataloging expertise.