Cataloger

LAC Federal is seeking an experienced Copy Cataloger (Audiovisual Materials) to provide copy cataloging and catalog record enhancement for sound recordings in both English and Spanish. This fully remote position supports one of the nation's premier accessible library programs by enhancing commercial MARC records for talking books and other accessible media. The successful candidate will apply national cataloging standards, edit MARC21 bibliographic records, assign Dewey Decimal Classification numbers, verify Library of Congress Subject Headings, and prepare production-ready records for integration into the NLS catalog.

Candidates should possess strong copy cataloging skills, exceptional attention to detail, and experience working with sound recordings and accessible library collections in a production-oriented environment. The solicitation emphasizes enhancing commercial vendor MARC records into NLS-compliant records using prescribed MARC fields and NLS cataloging practices. Responsibilities Perform enhanced copy cataloging of commercial MARC records for talking books and other audiovisual materials in accordance with agency cataloging instructions.

Review and edit MARC21 bibliographic records to ensure completeness, consistency, and compliance with provided standards. Add, modify, or validate required MARC fields, including fixed fields, descriptive elements, access points, and subject headings. Assign and verify Dewey Decimal Classification numbers and ensure appropriate classification for collection materials. Apply and validate Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) and authorized name headings.

Catalog English and Spanish-language materials, including verifying language coding and multilingual metadata when applicable. Use MarcEdit and other cataloging tools to edit, validate, and quality check bibliographic records. Compare commercial vendor records with provided cataloging requirements and make all required metadata enhancements before submission. Ensure authority-controlled access points are accurate and consistent with current Library of Congress authority files.

Meet established production schedules while maintaining exceptional cataloging accuracy and quality standards. Document cataloging decisions and participate in quality assurance reviews and corrective actions as needed. Collaborate with project leadership and quality reviewers to continuously improve cataloging workflows and metadata quality.