Rare Book Cataloger

Association of Research Libraries; Job; On-site; EUR 58,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Arader Galleries in New York City is hiring a Rare Book Cataloger to catalog 16th-19th century atlases, natural history books, and color-plate books. This is a full-time, on-site position in New York City, with a salary range of $65,000-$150,000.

You will research bibliography, provenance, and historical context, maintain bibliographic and collection records, and handle rare materials with care following preservation guidelines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of rare book cataloging and collection management
• Strong research skills for bibliographic verification, provenance, and historical context
• Excellent writing: clear, accurate descriptions for specialist and non-specialist readers
• Prior experience with rare books is required
• MLIS or equivalent preferred, not required

Responsibilities

• Catalog 16th-19th century atlases, natural history books, and color-plate books.
• Research bibliography, provenance, and historical context.
• Maintain bibliographic and collection records.
• Handle rare materials carefully, following preservation guidelines.

Skills

Rare book cataloging

Bibliographic research

Provenance research

Historical context

Descriptive writing

Rare books experience

Education

MLIS (preferred)

Job description

Arader Galleries Job Location: Apply By: Open until filled Date Created: 10/09/2026

Arader Galleries is hiring a Rare Book Cataloger to catalog 16th-19th century atlases, natural history books, and color-plate books. This is a full-time, on-site position in New York City, with a salary range of $65,000-$150,000.

• Catalog 16th-19th century atlases, natural history books, and color-plate books.
• Research bibliography, provenance, and historical context.
• Maintain bibliographic and collection records.
• Handle rare materials carefully, following preservation guidelines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of rare book cataloging and collection management
• Strong research skills for bibliographic verification, provenance, and historical context
• Excellent writing: clear, accurate descriptions for specialist and non-specialist readers
• Prior experience with rare books is required
• MLIS or equivalent preferred, not required

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