LAC Federal is seeking an experienced Cataloging Lead to support a large-scale inventory control and cataloging project. The Cataloging Lead will oversee a team of catalogers and technicians responsible for creating, correcting, and maintaining bibliographic records for monographs, serials, U.S. Federal Government publications, and special-format materials. The position requires strong cataloging expertise, leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain established production and quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead and provide day-to-day guidance, training, and support to a team of professional catalogers and cataloging technicians.
- Create, correct, and enhance bibliographic records for monographs, serials, U.S. Federal Government publications, and special-format materials.
- Perform descriptive and subject cataloging in accordance with MARC21, RDA, AACR2, LCSH, LCC, SuDoc Classification, and applicable Federal Depository Library standards.
- Review cataloging work for accuracy and consistency, resolve duplicate or incomplete records, and provide quality assurance and corrective guidance as needed.
- Update bibliographic and holdings information within the Integrated Library System (ILS) and verify information using authoritative reference sources.
- Coordinate team workloads and monitor production, quality, and project deliverables to ensure established goals and deadlines are met.
- Collaborate with LAC Federal management and client staff regarding cataloging priorities, workflows, exceptions, and project requirements.
- Participate in project meetings, provide status updates, maintain required project documentation, and identify workflow and process improvements.
- Assist with onboarding and mentoring new cataloging staff and perform other duties as assigned.
