Cataloger - Eastern European languages (Baltics, Slovakian, Serbian, etc.) (Contractor)
Cataloger - Eastern European languages (Baltics, Slovakian, Serbian, etc.) (Contractor)
East View Information Services
Minneapolis, MN
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We are seeking a contract Cataloger (not translator) who can work with the Eastern European languages (Baltics, Slovakian, Slovenian, Serbian, Croatian, etc.) materials.
This is a contract position; number of hours may vary depending on the project and it can be 100% remote. Note: The work is sporadic and not steady. It will vary depending on customer demand.
Please do not apply if you are a translator. We are specifically looking for individuals with library cataloging expereince.
East View Information Services (EVIS) is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. We are a leading provider of native and translated foreign language information products and services, including Slavic, Japanese, and Arabic databases, print periodicals, and books. We serve all geographies and many market segments, including academic institutions, government organizations, corporations, public and federal libraries, and law firms.
The Cataloger performs original and copy cataloging based on current standards as well as upgrades of existing minimal level to full level bibliographical records. This is accomplished by keeping appraised of relevant programs and services that enhance the ability of EVIS to provide quality information to customers in an effective and efficient manner.
Responsibilities:
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We are seeking a contract Cataloger (not translator) who can work with the Eastern European languages (Baltics, Slovakian, Slovenian, Serbian, Croatian, etc.) materials.
This is a contract position; number of hours may vary depending on the project and it can be 100% remote. Note: The work is sporadic and not steady. It will vary depending on customer demand.
Please do not apply if you are a translator. We are specifically looking for individuals with library cataloging expereince.
East View Information Services (EVIS) is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. We are a leading provider of native and translated foreign language information products and services, including Slavic, Japanese, and Arabic databases, print periodicals, and books. We serve all geographies and many market segments, including academic institutions, government organizations, corporations, public and federal libraries, and law firms.
The Cataloger performs original and copy cataloging based on current standards as well as upgrades of existing minimal level to full level bibliographical records. This is accomplished by keeping appraised of relevant programs and services that enhance the ability of EVIS to provide quality information to customers in an effective and efficient manner.
Responsibilities:
- Perform original and copy cataloging, mostly of Monographs and DVDs, in the Eastern European languages to facilitate the identification, access, and use. Cataloging will be customized to customer’s requirements and MARC files (in .mrc format) will be output as final product
- Interpret and apply Library of Congress and Classification subject headings, the Dewey Decimal System, the AACR2, RDA, and the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) manuals in cataloging and classifying library materials
- Report trends in bibliographic services and answer questions for EVIS
- Maintains knowledge of current description standards, and emerging metadata standards
- Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with internal EVIS staff
- Conduct complex bibliographic research
- Experience using cataloging tools (e.g. OCLC Connexion), computerized cataloging, and standard bibliographic sources, cataloging standards and classifications
- Knowledge of any/few of Eastern European languages well enough to create accurate records
- Knowledge of discovery tools and metadata practices supporting discovery
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to complete short-term projects with tight deadlines
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel
- Desire to learn new skills related to the role including new software
- Ability to be flexible, to use time wisely and to perform duties in a professional manner
- Master’s degree in library and information science or other graduate degree with demonstrated cataloging experience in a research or academic library
- 2 years of cataloging experience using RDA, LCSH, LCCN, and MARC21 format
- Contract Position, cataloging and other work will be assigned on a project basis and is to be completed within a reasonable amount of time
- Hours worked depend upon work assigned, payment is made per MARC record created
- Can be 100% remote
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