Cataloging Librarian
Computercraft Corporation
Summary
Computercraft is seeking Cataloging Librarians to support the National Library of Medicine (NLM) at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. NLM maintains a preeminent collection of the world's published medical literature, including books, journal volumes, pamphlets, and theses, printed from the 15th through the early 21st century; manuscripts ranging in date from the 11th century to the present; fine prints, and other graphic materials from the 15th century to the present; and audio and visual materials.
Job description
In this role, you will work full-time on site at NLM performing original cataloging, including descriptive cataloging, subject analysis, classification, and other related librarian duties involved in processing complex biomedical literature, including textual, audiovisual, and/or electronic resources, of mixed difficulty.
Job Responsibilities
- Descriptive Cataloging following the Resource Description and Access (RDA) standard and the BIBCO Standard Record (BSR) or CONSER Standard Record (CSR) as applicable.
- Prepares name and series authority records for contribution to the Name Authority Cooperative (NACO) program.
- Selects appropriate subject headings from the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) vocabulary to express the subject content of the publication.
- Selects and assigns a classification notation from the NLM Classification for materials in medicine and related sciences, and from the appropriate LC classification schedule for materials in a field other than biomedicine.
- Identifying cataloging additions and changes required for previously cataloged material. Updating existing cataloging records, including bibliographic, holdings, and item records.
- Following guidelines for specific materials to assure all records created follow NLM policies and appropriate national and international standards.
Required Skills/Experience
- Three (3) plus years of library and cataloging experience (e.g., use of and familiarity with RDA, MARC21, any library services platform, Cutter Sanborn Tables, etc.)
- Familiarity and use of a controlled vocabulary to assign subjects and classification to library resources (e.g., LCSH, MeSH, LC Classification, NLM Classification)
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
- Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance
Desired Skills/Experience
- Master's degree in library science or library & information science from an ALA-accredited college or university
- Experience working with fragile materials, possibly in a special collections environment
- Experience cataloging serials
- Knowledge of non-English languages (i.e., Latin, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Cyrillic, etc.)
- Experience with creating cataloging records according to the BIBCO Standard Record (BSR)
- Experience with creating cataloging serial records according to the CONSER Standard Record (CSR)
- Experience utilizing the ALMA Library Services Platform and/or OCLC Connexion for cataloging
Requirements
- Three (3) plus years of library and cataloging experience
- Familiarity with RDA, MARC21, library services platform, Cutter Sanborn Tables
- Familiarity and use of a controlled vocabulary (e.g., LCSH, MeSH, LC Classification, NLM Classification)
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
- Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid leave
- Paid holidays
Company overview
Computercraft Corporation is a specialized small business that provides comprehensive technical, scientific, and management support services to advance biomedical research and improve human health. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Washington, DC, the company has over 30 years of experience collaborating with public-sector clients to develop mission-driven solutions. Computercraft focuses on building and refining high-profile information resources that deliver accurate health and biomedical research data to researchers and stakeholders worldwide, helping them address significant global health challenges. The company operates at the intersection of information technology and biomedical research, working to improve data access and usability through innovative approaches. With a dedicated team of experts, Computercraft delivers quality services that exceed customer expectations while creating lasting impact in the healthcare and research sectors. Their work supports various government agencies and research institutions in advancing scientific discovery and improving health outcomes.