Apologies for cross-posting... *LAC Group* is seeking a *Foreign Language Cataloger* to work at a prestigious federal agency on Capitol Hill. The selected Cataloger will process titles in Hebrew, Yiddish, and/or Turkic languages by supplying required metadata in MARC21-compliant bibliographic records. The hours for this role are flexible but it is expected to be a part-time position. *Responsibilities:* - Utilize the Library’s ILS using knowledge of standard cataloging tools such as Resource Description & Access (RDA), the RDA Toolkit, Cataloger’s Desktop, Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), MARC21, etc. to supply the required bibliographic information. - Search each title to be processed to prevent the creation of duplicate records, process duplicate copies, and check authority control of headings used in access points. - Complete the cataloging in the bibliographic record for foreign language titles in any subject area collected by LC, following the bibliographic record content guidelines - Supply the required descriptive elements and Library of Congress Subject Headings for single-part monographic materials being cataloged. - Identify and refer to LC staff any headings requiring authority work (name, title, or subject) for the materials being cataloged; the contractor is not required to perform authority work. - Exercise care in the handling of Library materials to avoid loss or damage. *Qualifications:* - Intermediate reading and writing ability of both English and foreign language skills for reading, analyzing and transcribing the works in Hebrew, Yiddish, and/or Turkic languages. - 2+ years of cataloging or metadata experience including working knowledge of library databases, OCLC, AACR2, LCSH - Must have expert knowledge of Resource Description & Access (RDA), the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), MARC 21, etc. - Familiarity with the use of Cataloger’s Desktop and the RDA Toolkit is also required. - Thorough knowledge and understanding of standard cataloging practices and applications in Voyager. - Focused attention to detail and the ability to follow standard procedures in the physical handling and processing of materials *To apply, visit:* https://lac.gp/3y5OvfO Katy Davis Operations Assistant p: (323)302-9432 | e: [log in to unmask] L • A • C G R O U P LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-davis-006990103/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/libgig?lang=en> The information contained in this e-mail message is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination or copying is strictly prohibited. If you think that you have received this e-mail message in error, please contact the sender.