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Purpose: Discusses the theory and applications related to subject terminology intended for faceted application, including FAST (Faceted Application of Subject Terminology), AAT (Art and Architecture Thesaurus), LCGFT (Library of Congress Genre/From terms), and others. Serves as a forum for users and others interested in the faceted approach to subject access to compare notes and discuss further developments and implementation of subject faceting for digital projects and related topics.

This interest group is part of Core's Metadata and Collection Section.

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Job Vacancy: Special Collections Cataloging Librarian, University of Washington

  • 1.  Job Vacancy: Special Collections Cataloging Librarian, University of Washington

    Posted Jan 19, 2022 10:15 AM
    Reporting to the Head of the Monographic Cataloging Unit, the Special Collections Cataloging Librarian is responsible for cataloging and providing subject analysis for monographs and archival materials in all formats primarily housed in Special Collections using RDA, MARC, Dublin Core, and other metadata standards. This position serves as the Cataloging and Metadata Services liaison to Special Collections and contributes to the planning and management of the Monographic Cataloging Unit and CAMS. This position leads the formulation of policies and procedures for the bibliographic control and discovery of special collections and archival materials. This is a full-time position with a flexible start date.
    For the full vacancy notice, position description and qualifications, and application instructions, see


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    Adam Schiff
    Principal Cataloger
    University of Washington Libraries
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