Copy Cataloger at 76bcc424-026d-4675-ae29-6b7421f8fb19

Compensation

$16 – $22/hr

Setup: Remote
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Jul 27, 2026

Description

LAC Federal is seeking an experienced Copy Cataloger (Audiovisual Materials) to enhance commercial MARC records for sound recordings in both English and Spanish. This fully remote position involves applying national cataloging standards, editing MARC21 records, assigning Dewey Decimal Classification numbers, verifying Library of Congress Subject Headings, and preparing production-ready records for integration into the NLS catalog.

Required Skills

Copy Cataloging Skills
Attention to Detail
Sound Recordings
Accessible Library Collections
MARC21 Bibliographic Records
Dewey Decimal Classification Numbers
Library of Congress Subject Headings
MarcEdit
AACR2
RDA Descriptive Cataloging Standards
Written Communication Skills

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS/MLS) from an ALA-accredited institution.
Required Previous Experiences: Minimum 2–3 years of professional cataloging experience.
Demonstrated experience performing enhanced copy cataloging using MARC21.
Experience cataloging sound recordings, talking books, or other audiovisual materials.
Working knowledge of AACR2 and/or RDA descriptive cataloging standards.
Experience assigning or validating Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) numbers.
Experience applying Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH).
Experience using MarcEdit for metadata editing and validation.
Excellent written communication skills and meticulous attention to bibliographic accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting a federal library.
Experience cataloging materials for blind or print-disabled library users.
Knowledge of Library of Congress Name Authority File (LCNAF).
Experience with authority control and authority record maintenance.
Experience cataloging multilingual materials, particularly Spanish-language publications.
Familiarity with BIBFRAME concepts and linked data initiatives.
Experience using OCLC Connexion or WorldCat Metadata Services.
Experience with batch metadata remediation and quality assurance.
Experience working under federal performance metrics and production quotas.
Familiarity with accessibility standards and alternate-format library collections.
Knowledge of Library of Congress MARC coding practices and cataloging policies.