Assistant Cataloging Librarian

Peabody Essex Museum; Rowley (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Peabody Essex Museum's Phillips Library seeks a full-time Assistant Cataloging Librarian to fulfill the role of primary cataloger on staff, collaborating closely with the Technical Services Librarian to improve access to our collections. The position emphasizes equitable descriptive practices and efficient workflows.

The role will work at PEM's Collection Center in Rowley, MA, with occasional responsibilities at the Salem museum campus, requiring reliable transportation and the ability to

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited degree in library/information science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary cataloger on staff and identify cataloging priorities.
• Collaborate with Technical Services Librarian to implement equitable descriptive practices.
• Streamline workflows and reduce backlog in cataloging.
• Provide guidance on cataloging-related questions and maintain cataloging-related systems.
• Participate in library-wide and museum-wide projects and initiatives.

Skills

Cataloging experience

Descriptive standards knowledge

Library science degree

Education

ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS

Job description

The Peabody Essex Museum's Phillips Library seeks a full-time Assistant Cataloging Librarian to fulfill the role of primary cataloger on staff, an essential role to improve intellectual and physical access to our collections. They will work closely with the Technical Services Librarian to identify cataloging priorities, implement equitable descriptive practices, streamline workflows, reduce the backlog, serve as a resource for cataloging-related questions, and maintain cataloging-related systems. The Assistant Cataloging Librarian is expected to participate collaboratively in library-wide and museum-wide projects and initiatives.

An ALA-accredited degree in library/information science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The abilities to use computing tools and to lift, carry, and position books and other materials weighing up to 15 lbs; library materials may be stored on shelves up to 12 feet high. Their work will take place at PEM's Collection Center in Rowley, Massachusetts, with occasional responsibilities at the museum campus in Salem. Reliable transportation is required.

The hourly range for this role is $21.63 to $26.50 commensurate with experience.