Job Announcement: Cataloger with experience/familiarity with taxonomy and thesauri to work at USAID Library
Patty De Anda 28 Jul 2008 23:45 UTC
Library Associates Companies (LAC) seeks two (2) Catalogers to work
under contract for the USAID Library in Washington, DC. The Catalogers
will provide cataloging and taxonomy support to USAID's Knowledge
Service Center and document repository. We are looking for someone who
has experience or has at least had exposure taxonomies and thesaurus
construction and maintenance. This is an ideal position for a recent MLS
graduate who is knowledgeable about taxonomy, thesauri, and keeps
abreast of web-based tools.
Responsibilities:
* Original cataloging of USIAD publications, including
publications produced under contract and by partner organizations;
* Copy and original cataloging of trade publications;
* Construct and maintain thesauri;
* Design and develop taxonomies;
* Other additional duties as required.
Qualifications:
* Must be a U.S. Citizen;
* Must have or be able to obtain Secret Clearance;
* Must be flexible and adaptable to change;
* Master's degree in Library/Information Science degree is
preferred or 6 years of equivalent experience;
* Background in international economic and/or development
assistance;
* Minimum 2 years experience cataloging;
* Experience cataloging government publications;
* Original and copy cataloging skills;
* Construction and maintenance of thesauri experience;
* Experience in the design and development of taxonomies;
* Working knowledge of one or more foreign languages;
* Knowledge of operation of foreign assistance programs;
* Practice in AACR2, MARC, LC subject headings.
To Apply:
* For immediate consideration please email your cover letter and
resume to jobs@libraryassociates.com.
* Please reference position title 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 Coordinator
Library Associates Companies
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
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