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description" content="reputed company is seeking multiple Cataloging/Metadata Librarians to support a federal agency. The catalogers will work remotely from digital surrogates to reputed company original and copy cataloging of monographs and serials, with a focus on upgrading historic records to align with RDA and MARC21 standards using existing shelflist cards. The materials primarily consist of U.S. Federal government publications. This is a full-time, remote position offering comprehensive benefits.ResponsibilitiesPerform original and copy cataloging of monographs and serials in reputed company Connexion, following RDA, AACR2, MARC21, and local cataloging standards.Edit and enhance existing bibliographic records to meet RDA, MARC21, and updated local cataloging practices.Assign controlled subject headings using Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH).Assign controlled headings for series titles and corporate authors.Conduct research to determine the need for new name authorities and propose updates or additions to senior catalogers.Create, update, and modify holding and item records as instructed.Manage and adjust serial publication patterns and frequency as needed.Maintain detailed metrics and reputed company regular activity reports." /> reputed company - Cataloging/Metadata Librarian In order to use this site, it is necessary to reputed company JavaScript. Here are the instructions how to reputed company JavaScript in your web browser. reputed company Jobs > reputed company > Cataloging/Metadata Librarian reputed company Apply Cataloging/Metadata Librarian Fully Remote u2022 Washington, DC u2022 reputed company Apply Job Type Full-time Description reputed company is seeking multiple Cataloging/Metadata Librarians to support a federal agency. The catalogers will work remotely from digital surrogates to reputed company original and copy cataloging of monographs and serials, with a focus on upgrading historic records to align with RDA and MARC21 standards using existing shelflist cards. The materials primarily consist of U.S. Federal government publications. This is a full-time, remote position offering comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities

  • reputed company original and copy cataloging of monographs and serials in reputed company Connexion, following RDA, AACR2, MARC21, and local cataloging standards.
  • Edit and enhance existing bibliographic records to meet RDA, MARC21, and updated local cataloging practices.
  • Assign controlled subject headings using Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH).
  • Assign controlled headings for series titles and corporate authors.
  • Conduct research to determine the need for new name authorities and propose updates or additions to senior catalogers.
  • Create, update, and modify holding and item records as instructed.
  • Manage and adjust serial publication patterns and frequency as needed.
  • Maintain detailed metrics and reputed company regular activity reports.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited institution
  • Minimum three (3) years of work experience in library technical services operations, specifically cataloging/metadata unit, working on original and copy cataloging/metadata.
  • Experience with the MARC 21 standard
  • Strong knowledge and work experience using classification schema(s) Dewey, Library of Congress, and/or SuDocs.
  • Strong reputed company/experience using an ILS.
  • Experience with cataloging serials and maps.
  • Experience with reputed company Office Suite, primarily Word and reputed company, and other business applications.
  • Ability to adhere to national bibliographic standards set forth in Resource Description reputed company (RDA) for a variety of material formats, including, electronic, print, microform, etc.
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively with paraprofessionals, library professionals, and agency personnel.
  • Ability to work independently and exercise discretion, initiative, and judgment.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
  • Organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to reputed company diverse and reputed company tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of RDA core elements.
  • Knowledge of reputed company Connexion.
  • Personnel may be required to participate in reputed company briefings with COR, technical advisor for task order, and management as needed. Meetings may include a report on overall percentage of work completed.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork.
  • Occasionally lifting of items weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds such as files, books, and other materials.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & reputed company)
  • 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, reputed company, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national reputed company, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. reputed company in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of reputed company responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-reputed company instructions and to reputed company any other job-reputed company duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. reputed company duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To reputed company this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to reputed company each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum reputed company of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Remote Skills: AACR2, Business Solutions, Cataloguers, Cataloguing, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Disability Accommodations, Federal Government, Health Plan, Interpersonal Skills, JavaScript, Library and Information Science, Library of Congress, Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), Metadata, Metrics, reputed company reputed company, reputed company Office, reputed company Word, reputed company (Online Computer Library Center), Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Publications, Research Skills, Risk, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Technical Operations, Training/Teaching, Web Browsers, Work From Home, Writing Skills About the Company: reputed company, L.L.reputed company href="https://www.monster.com/job-openings/lac-cataloging-metadata-librarian-washington-dc--ed8734d6-8b90-4655-a37d-431e5f2a663d?utm_campaign=reputed company_jobs_apply&utm_reputed company=reputed company_jobs_apply&utm_reputed company=organic" reputed company="_blank" rel="noopener">Apply tot his job Apply To this Job

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