Job Summary
We are looking for a cataloguer, who can handle creating MARC records at a public library level for non-English material. This will be an ongoing part-time job. Full-time work is available for the candidate who would like to take on more hours.
Description
LWRC is looking for cataloguers who can create MARC records from non-English material for a public library. Knowledge of the language is not required, but each item will need to be researched using translation software and online sources if you do not read the language of the item.
Knowledge of the LC Subject Headings is required, as is a familiarity with the Dewey classification system. The successful candidate must be able to create records that match our customers’ specifications and local system requirements as outlined in provided documentation and be able to search the customer database for relevant examples of formats and conventions.
Cataloguing will done using MARCEdit.
Rate of Pay
$8 per item.
Hours of Work
You will set your own hours. Our expectation is that the each job (approximately 30 books) will take less than a week.
Location
This is a remote/work-from-home position, but you must be able to pick up and drop off boxes of book once per week in London, Ontario.
To apply for this job email your details to david@lwrc.com.