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*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

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