Cataloger

Corestaff, a Swipejobs company, is seeking a Cataloger to fulfil a 6-month contract assignment with its clients, which is one of the most prestigious museums in the country. An ideal candidate will possess a Master's in Library Science along with at least 4 years of experience working in a library or museum as a cataloger.

Duties include:

• Catalog name list materials in the HSV database. These lists will be found in archival collections within the organization’s holdings, which have been indexed.
• Review current catalog records to ensure completeness and accuracy of records.
• Correct mistakes and add missing information as required.
• Review collections to see if they contain names list materials and are appropriate for indexing and cataloging.
• Assist in testing of the new Database. Ensure that previous data was migrated correctly.
• Help develop training materials for the new database.

Duration: As soon as possible until September 30, 2025.

Schedule: Remote work schedule shall be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon through Fri

Pay: $32.00 per hour

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 4 years of experience cataloging or similar work experience along with a MLS or MLIS
• Experience adhering to metadata standards
• Strong written communication skills
• Experience working in a library, museum, or archives setting
• Familiarity with Holocaust history
• Knowledge of archival cataloging and arrangement standards
• Familiarity with Eastern European languages

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Cyrillic or Hebraic alphabets