Inspector

Library Systems & Services LLC•Washington, DC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

LAC Federal is seeking a detail-oriented Inspector – Quality Control to perform essential quality control reviews of various materials at a prestigious federal library in Washington, DC. The Inspector will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of physical processing and cataloging of Monographs, Serials, and other item types. This position requires a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in library technical services.

Requirements

1-2 years of experience in a library, preferably in Technical Services.
Familiarity with Technical Services procedures, online catalogs, MARC records, and basic cataloging processes.
Experience reviewing completed work and providing quality assurance feedback.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high accuracy standards.
Proficiency in Excel for compiling statistics and data tracking.
Ability to meet production quotas and strict deadlines.
Strong time management and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Master of Library Science (MLS) from an ALA-accredited institution.

Responsibilities

Conducting quality control reviews on processed library materials to ensure accuracy.
Verifying physical processing of items and ensuring correct placement of labels, barcodes, and other identifying features.
Reviewing Item, Holdings, and Bibliographic records in an online catalog system to identify and correct errors.
Ensuring compliance with established library processing and cataloging standards.
Reviewing at least 25 items per hour with a high rate of accuracy.
Compiling and analyzing data using Excel for statistical and tracking purposes.
Providing constructive feedback on errors and inconsistencies to improve workflow efficiency.
Working with materials in multiple languages, ensuring sufficient quality control.