Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Gig Cataloger: Working as an Independent Contractor on an Outsourced Reclassification Project. |
| Authors: |
Eilers, Catherine1 ceilers@hplibrary.org |
| Source: |
Against the Grain. Dec2019/Jan2020, Vol. 31 Issue 6, p13-15. 3p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Library of Congress classification, Library technical services, Library reclassification, OCLC Cataloging Subsystem, Gig economy |
| Abstract: |
In this article, the author shares experience of working as an independent contractor on an outsourced reclassification project from a local system to Library of Congress Classification. Topics discussed include a Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN), lack of OCLC numbers in the library's records and the role of gig work in the job market. |
| Database: |
Education Research Complete |