Cataloger - LAC Group

Location: USA - DC - Washington DC

LAC Group is seeking a Cataloger for a major federal library in Washington, D.C. The Cataloger will be responsible for original and copy cataloging of all textual, visual, audio, and digital resources for maintaining authorities. Materials will also include submissions for an agency digital repository consisting of research data sets and technical publications.

Responsibilities:

• Perform original and copy cataloging for print and electronic materials including data sets
• Create and maintain local authority files
• Perform authority control and other catalog maintenance activities
• Participate in taxonomy/ontology development by recommending new technicals, term, or revisions to existing terms
• Ensure all digital objects are compliant with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, including the 2018 Information Communication Technology refresh.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years experience providing services comparable to those above
• Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science (MLS) from a university accredited by the American Library Association (ALA)
• Knowledge of MARC, Dublin Core, and experience with locally developed vocabularies and taxonomies
• Candidates must be able to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 by December 8, 2021, for consideration

LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer who values diversity in the workplace.