This position was formerly the "Bowker cataloger" position in NSDP, the U.S. ISSN center. When CSA became responsible for Ulrich's, the position became a CSA position. For 5 years, Vanessa Mitchell held this position and served as Bowker's representative to CONSER. Until her departure in June, Vanessa was also part of the CONSER/PCC working group that developed the access level record for serials. Questions about employment and the CSA work should be directed to CSA. Questions about the ISSN aspect of the work can be directed to me. I would encourage anyone who is interested in this position to send their resume as soon as possible to CSA.
Regina Reynolds
Head, National Serials Data Program
Library of Congress
rrey@loc.gov
(202) 707-6379
Associate Editor, Library of Congress (CSA)
CSA, a world-wide information company, seeks an Associate Editor, Library of Congress to perform essential data acquisition, data capture, and quality control activities
at the Library of Congress in the National Serials Data Program (the U.S. ISSN center) for both the LC CONSER and the CSA Serials database.
CSA has been an innovator and leader in publishing and providing quality abstracts and indexes in the information field for over 30 years. CSA's products serve as a guide to researchers, faculty, librarians, and students. The CSA Serials database feeds Ulrich's Periodicals Directory, a standard in the library community since 1932.
As Associate Editor, Library of Congress you will be a CSA employee but will be located in the Washington, DC office of the Library of Congress. As Associate Editor, Library of Congress you will be entering data into both the CSA and Library of Congress databases.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Assign ISSN and catalog continuing resources (i.e., serials, databases, online directories, etc.) submitted to the Library of Congress for ISSN.
· Subject classify, catalogue, edit bibliographic information about US serials publications listed in CSA's bibliographic reference work.
· Input new records and update existing records online into both databases. Review national bibliographies, publisher catalogues, sample issues, and secondary sources to select new titles for addition to the serials database.
· Perform quality control functions; monitor Ulrich's entries with Announced for Publication Status; and monitor and recommend subject heading additions and changes.
· Assist with special projects as assigned.
Knowledge and Abilities
· Editorial or comparable experience a plus.
· Experience working with online systems and standard software (e.g., word processing, email, spreadsheets, databases) required.
· Position requires sound editorial judgment, and an ability to adhere to schedules and multiple deadlines.
· Must be accountable and work well under pressure.
· Attentiveness to detail, accuracy, and organization are essential.
· Must be patient and willing to perform somewhat tedious data entry.
· Must interact effectively with individuals at all levels.
· Must be flexible and able to act independently (after training).
Education, Work Experience and/or Licensure
· MLS/MLIS degree from an accredited university preferred.
· Two to three years of bibliographic, library or database experience required.
· Specialization in Serials preferred.
· Knowledge of AACR2 cataloging and indexing.
· All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Language Skills
· Excellent understanding of the English language, oral and written.
· Knowledge of other languages a plus.
Travel
· Some travel to CSA's Bethesda, MD and New Providence, NJ offices will be required from time to time.
Work Environment
· Basic office environment at Library of Congress, Washington, DC
More Information:
· Please visit our website: www.csa.com
· Competitive Benefits Package
· Tuition Reimbursement Plan
· Metro accessible
· Flexible schedule options
· Please send resume to opportunities@csa.com; type LOC in the subject line.
· This position does not include relocation expenses.
· EOE
