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• Historical Metadata Collection: Collect and create metadata for historical documents, such as press releases, federal registers, and       publications.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

Full-time, Part-time
$36.0/hr

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