Job description

LOCATION: Washington DC area
HOURS PER WEEK: 39

LS&S is seeking multiple Foreign Language Catalogers to work onsite at a prestigious federal agency on Capitol Hill. The selected Catalogers will process titles in Hebrew, Yiddish, Asian, Middle East and/or Turkish languages by supplying required metadata in MARC21-compliant bibliographic records. Hours for this role are flexible but is expected to be part-time.

Responsibilities:

• Create PCC BIBCO-level catalog records of English language material dealing with all subject areas, except for Law and Music.
• Classify material using Library of Congress Classification.
• Assign subject headings using Library of Congress Subject Headings.
• Create and update name authority records to NACO standards.
• Make recommendations regarding the new Library of Congress Subject Headings and/or classification numbers.

Qualifications:

• MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution.
• 2+ years of original cataloging experience in an academic or research library.
• Expert knowledge of LCSH, LCC, MARC21 and other standards used in cataloging monographic materials.
• Demonstrated history of BIBCO- and NACO- level cataloging.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in cataloging workflows.
• Familiarity with Classification Web, Cataloger’s Desktop, and the LC Authorities list.
• Experience with GSuite/Google Drive preferred.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Excellent command of reading and writing English and Russian or Hebrew or Hungarian.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to track work and meet deadlines.

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Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move from place to place within the location; lift, push/pull, hold/carry of items weighing up to (25) pounds and occasional up to (35) pounds such as files, books, stacks of paper, and other materials.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork.

LS&S is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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