Library Associates
Companies (LAC) seeks candidates for the position of Project Archivist /
Cataloger to work on site at an ongoing project in New Orleans, LA.
Working with both restored and undamaged materials, the Project Archivist
/ Cataloger oversees the remaining Katrina recovery process for
archives and will create MARC records in Voyager and OCLC for all processed
collections. In addition, the incumbent in this position will design an EAD
implementation plan and will ensure that all existing and new MARC records
conform to necessary standards for EAD cross-walking and implementation.
PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES
This
is a list of primary responsibilities and is not intended to be all-inclusive:
- Analyze
the level and quality of existing MARC records for archival materials
- Review
and assess finding aids and other access tools for all processed
collections
- Work
in conjunction with the client to develop a workable cataloging timetable
and priorities
- Create
original MARC records in OCLC and Voyager to full level for the
description of archival materials ensuring the compliance of data with EAD
data fields and crosswalks
- Provide
the client with EAD crosswalks and an implementation proposal
- Potentially
create more detailed finding aids for processed archival in collections
with minimal finding aids
- Oversee
the archival processing tasks associated both with the Katrina Recovery
Project and with the cataloging of collections
- Keep
the Project Manager informed of all issues relating to the archives piece
of the project
- Participate
in the management and oversight of elements of the Katrina Recovery
Project
- Supervise
Archival Cataloging Technician and other archival project staff
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master
of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program.
- Demonstrated
knowledge of current trends, standards, and practices of archival services
in academic libraries.
- Original
and copy cataloging of archival materials mandatory.
- Experience
working with MARC bibliographic and holdings records mandatory.
- Strong
knowledge of Encoded Archival Descriptions (EAD) mandatory.
- Experience
with physical processing of archives or
access provision mandatory.
- Experience
working in Integrated Library Systems, with a strong preference for
Voyager.
- Understanding
of Document Type Definitions (DTD).
- Ability
to work effectively in a deadline-driven production environment with
changing priorities.
- Supervisory
experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience
creating EAD cross-walks strongly preferred
- Supervisory
experience preferred
- Knowledge
of ISO/NISO, metadata, and W3C standards
- Two
years professional experience in archives at an institution of higher
education
To Apply:
- For
immediate consideration please email resume, cover letter, and three
professional references to Recruiter at
jobs@libraryassociates.com.
- Please
use “Project Archivist / Cataloger #1263” as the subject line of
your email.
Library Associates Companies is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that values diversity in the workforce.
Patty
De Anda
Communications & Projects Associate
Library Associates Companies / LAC
6500 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2240
Los Angeles, CA 90048
800.987.6794 toll free
323.302.9439 local
323.852.1093 fax
www.libraryassociates.com
pdeanda@libraryassociates.com
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