Library Associates Companies (LAC) seeks candidates for the position of Archival/Cataloging Technician to work on site at an ongoing project in New Orleans, Louisiana.  Working under the supervision of the Archivist/EAD Cataloger, the Archival/Cataloging Technician will assist in the accurate completion of MARC record fields in Voyager that will be compliant with Encoded Archival Description (EAD) standards.

 

Primary Responsibilities

This is a list of primary responsibilities and is not intended to be all-inclusive:

  • Accurately complete MARC record fields in Voyager
  • Ensure MARC record data is EAD-compliant
  • Assist with creating detailed finding aids for archival items
  • Perform processing of physical archives
  • Other related tasks as needed or requested

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Experience working in Integrated Library Systems
  • Prior copy cataloging experience
  • Experience working with MARC record format
  • Familiarity with Encoded Archival Descriptions (EAD)
  • Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven production environment
  • Basic knowledge of archival processes and practices

 

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in Voyager ILS preferred
  • Strong knowledge of Encoded Archival Descriptions (EAD) a plus
  • Experience with physical archives processing or acquisitions a plus
  • Experience working with XML mark-up languages a plus
  • Familiarity with Document Type Definitions (DTD) a plus
  • Prior original cataloging experience a plus

 

 

To Apply:

 

  • For immediate consideration please email resume, cover letter, and three professional references to Recruiter at  jobs@libraryassociates.com
  • Please use “Archival/Cataloging Technician #1264” 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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