Catalog Librarian

Job Title: Librarian (Copy Cataloger)

Employment Type: Full-Time with benefits

Customer Agency: Library of Congress (LOC) – National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS)

Employment Status: Contingent Upon Contract Award

Work Location: Hybrid

Place of Performance: Rockville, MD

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Security Requirement: Candidates must comply with Library of Congress federal records handling requirements and complete required LOC records management training.

Position Overvie

wThe Librarian (Copy Cataloger) will support the Library of Congress (LOC), National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), Bibliographic Control Section (BCS), by performing enhanced copy cataloging for accessible audiobook collections. This position is responsible for producing accurate, high-quality MARC 21 bibliographic records for commercially recorded audiobooks that are converted into accessible formats for patrons who are blind, visually impaired, or otherwise unable to read standard print

.The successful candidate will process recurring batches of approximately 160 titles per week using MarcEdit, OCLC cataloging services, and established cataloging standards. Responsibilities include enhancing bibliographic records with NLS-specific metadata, performing quality assurance, maintaining production schedules, and delivering completed catalog records in accordance with Library of Congress requirements

.This position requires exceptional attention to detail, expertise in MARC 21 cataloging standards, and the ability to independently deliver high-volume, high-quality cataloging services within established production timelines

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Essential Duties and Responsibiliti

• esPerform enhanced copy cataloging for commercially recorded audiobook titles in both English and Spanis
• h.Process weekly cataloging batches consisting of approximately 160 bibliographic record
• s.Load bibliographic records into MarcEdit and apply NLS-provided automated task file
• s.Manually edit MARC fields, including Tag 953, Tag 008, and other required bibliographic field
• s.Create and validate MARC 21 bibliographic records in compliance with Library of Congress and OCLC standard
• s.Produce completed catalog records in .mrc and .mrk file format
• s.Deliver completed catalog records electronically according to established production schedule
• s.Prepare required sample catalog records prior to production and additional samples upon reques
• t.Identify records requiring original cataloging and return them for replacemen
• t.Maintain backup copies of completed deliverables for the required retention perio
• d.Perform cataloging using OCLC cataloging services in accordance with OCLC Bibliographic Input Standard
• s.Apply Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) and Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) accuratel
• y.Maintain cataloging accuracy levels of 95% or greater across all production batche
• s.Prepare monthly status reports, production summaries, completion reports, and supporting documentatio
• n.Support quality assurance activities and promptly correct rejected records when require
• d.Safeguard Library of Congress-issued OCLC credentials and ensure proper handling of non-public informatio
• n.Support project documentation, cataloging procedures, metadata standards, quality control processes, and delivery schedule
• s.Immediately report cataloging errors, data integrity issues, or information security incidents to project leadershi

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Required Qualificati

• onsMaster's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS/MLS) from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited instituti
• on.Minimum two (2) years of professional cataloging experience in a library, archive, or similar environme
• nt.Demonstrated experience performing enhanced copy cataloging using MARC 21 bibliographic recor
• ds.Hands-on experience using MarcEdit, including automated task processing and manual MARC field editi
• ng.Experience cataloging audiobooks, sound recordings, or other audio materia
• ls.Experience cataloging Spanish-language library materia
• ls.Experience applyi
• ng:MARC 21 Bibliographic Standa
• rdsDewey Decimal Classification (D
• DC)Library of Congress Subject Headings (LC
• SH)Experience using OCLC cataloging tools and OCLC Bibliographic Input Standar
• ds.Experience creating, editing, validating, and delivering .mrc and .mrk record fil
• es.Ability to maintain cataloging accuracy exceeding 9
• 5%.Ability to manage recurring production schedules and deliver high-quality work with minimal supervisi
• on.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skil
• ls.Excellent written and verbal communication skil

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Preferred Qualificat

• ionsExperience supporting Federal Government library or cataloging proje
• cts.Familiarity with Library of Congress cataloging practi
• ces.Experience supporting the National Library Service (NLS) or accessible library servi
• ces.Knowledge of NLS-specific MARC tagging conventi
• ons.Familiarity with accessible media production workfl
• ows.Experience cataloging large-scale audiobook collecti
• ons.Working knowledge of metadata quality assurance and validation proces
• ses.Experience preparing production reports and project status documentat
• ion.Experience working under Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contracts or production-based delivery mod
• els.Familiarity with RDA cataloging standa
• rds.Knowledge of BIBFRAME concepts and modern library metadata practi

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Preferred Certifica

tionsCandidates possessing one or more of the following are highly desir

• able:RDA (Resource Description and Access) Cataloging Tra
• iningOCLC Cataloging Training or OCLC Cataloging Certific
• ationBIBFRAME or Linked Data for Libraries Tra
• iningAdvanced Metadata or MARC 21 Cataloging Trai