Project Catalogers (Contract) - The Donohue Group (Boston area)

Project Catalogers (Contract) - The Donohue Group, Inc. (DGI) has immediate full- and part-time contract positions available (20-37.5 hours/week) for a cataloging project at a major public library in the Boston area. The estimated time period is 6 months, with extension contingent on continued funding.
     Duties: Perform copy and original (brief record) cataloging on a variety of materials.
     Required qualifications: • MLS (ALA accredited) OR equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience; fluency in English. Candidates should have recent experience in original and copy cataloging. Familiarity and recent work experience with RDA, AACR2, LC classification, LCSH, OCLC and MARC editing. • Extreme attention to detail, a willingness to ask questions, and the ability to adapt to changing project specifications. Productivity and accuracy will be monitored and must be maintained. • Ability to work well in a team environment, get up to speed quickly and navigate smoothly through various software programs.
     Compensation: $19-23/hour, depending on experience. Benefits available after 30 days of employment for those working 30 or more hours/week.
     Notes: • This project includes materials in a variety of languages. Applicants with experience cataloging in languages other than English are encouraged to apply. • Project positions are located in both downtown Boston (easily accessible by public transit) and south of Boston.
     Contact: Please email cover letter and resume to: Pat McCurdy-Crescimanno, MLS, Manager, Business Development at dgijobs@dgiinc.com. Address: The Donohue Group, Inc., 41 Mechanic Street, Windsor, CT 06095. Web Site: https://www.dgiinc.com/careers/project-catalogers/