Archivist & Cataloging Specialist

Indiana Historical Society, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, life insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Staff discounts

Parking nearby

Job summary

The Indiana Historical Society is seeking a Cataloging & Archival Support Librarian to administer the integrated library catalog system and perform essential cataloging across all material formats. This full-time role reports to the Director of Reference Services and collaborates with Archives & Library staff to ensure accurate metadata and access to the collection.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Library Science with cataloging experience or equivalent, strong knowledge of MARC, LCC,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science or 2 years equivalent work experience.
• Experience in cataloging or metadata entry.
• Familiarity with Library of Congress Classification System.

Responsibilities

• Perform original and copy cataloging of all library material formats.
• Define cataloging policies and procedures and provide training.
• Update Archives and Library web pages.
• Assist with general reference duties of the William Henry Smith Memorial Library.
• Support all aspects of accessioning, processing, preservation, metadata entry, and promotion of collections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Library cataloging

OCLC experience

LCC classification

Archival processing

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

MLS degree or equivalent

Cataloging coursework

Tools

OCLC software

Job description

The Indiana Historical Society is seeking a Cataloging & Archival Support Librarian to administer the integrated library catalog system and perform essential cataloging across all material formats. This full-time role reports to the Director of Reference Services and collaborates with Archives & Library staff to ensure accurate metadata and access to the collection.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Library Science with cataloging experience or equivalent, strong knowledge of MARC, LCC,