Librarian - Hiring Immediately

Washington

Librarian - Hiring Immediately

Location
Washington, District of Columbia, 20429
Pay Rate
$36 USD / hourly

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Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Librarian Cataloger for a 1-5 year contract position. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks aimed at improving the accessibility and accuracy of our print, archive, and online resources.




Key Responsibilities:



  • Metadata and Cataloging: Create and maintain metadata,      catalog, archive, and vertical file records.

  • Record Maintenance: Correct, update, and standardize      information in catalog or metadata records to enhance resource discovery.

  • Inventory Accuracy: Verify the accuracy and      completeness of print and electronic inventory lists.

  • Record Comparison: Compare catalog and metadata      records with physical items to identify errors, missing materials, and      necessary corrections.

  • Physical Item Preparation: Prepare physical items for      circulation, storage, removal, or binding.

  • Information Integration: Update and integrate new      information with existing leaflet services.

  • Complex Cataloging: Create and update catalog records, especially for items with complex or unusual entries.

  • Bibliographic Records: Create and edit bibliographic records using professional cataloging standards.

  • Patron Record Updates: Ensure patron records accurately reflect access to library resources.

  • Archive Review: Review and standardize archive metadata records.

  • Historical Metadata Collection: Collect and create metadata for historical documents, such as press releases, federal registers, and       publications.

  • Document Conversion: Convert historical HTML      documents to PDF and adjust formatting/metadata as needed.

  • Oversight: Managing all processes and onsite relationships


Qualifications:



  • Education: Masters degree in Library and      Information Science.

  • Experience: At least 5-7 years of professional experience in a similar role.

  • Technical Knowledge: Proficiency with OCLC and other cataloging utilities.

  • System Expertise: Familiarity with OCLCs WMS and other Integrated Library Systems (ILS).



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