Cataloging Associate (Part-Time)

Princeton Theological Seminary Inc.; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Princeton Theological Seminary Inc. seeks a Part-time Cataloging Assistant to prepare library materials for access using standard cataloging practices. The role requires working on-site in Princeton, with supervision from the Head of Cataloging.

The position involves original and copy cataloging, serials management, and support for cataloging projects and workflow improvements. A BA and library experience are expected; MLS preferred.

Qualifications

• BA degree or some college with 1-2 years of library experience.
• ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to collaborate with staff.
• Demonstrated flexibility and tolerance for ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Provide original and copy cataloging of library materials across formats.
• Contribute to cataloging projects, authority work, and workflow redesign.
• Assist with physical processing and management of collection materials.
• Assist with serials management: check-in, holdings, and bindery preparation.
• Participate in committees and regional partnerships.

Skills

Work with minimal supervision

Collaborative work

Flexibility

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

BA degree

ALA-accredited MLS

Tools

Innovative Interfaces Sierra

OCLC Connexion

Job description

Position: Cataloging Ass ocate(Part-time)

Status:Non-exempt, 19 hours per week, on site

P urpose: Prepares physical library materials forpatron use and for ensuring proper access to those materialsthrough standard print cataloging and serials practices andprocedures.

Supervision: Head of Cataloging

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: % of time

Library Cataloging, Projects, and MaterialCare

Provide original and copy cataloging of all library materials inall formats across the library’s collections, including general,periodical, and special collections.Contribute to catalogingrelated projects, authority work, documentation, and workflowredesign.Assist with the physical processing and management of allcollection materials.Assist with serials management: check-in,holdings, claiming, bindery preparation, and other tasks to supportthe serials workflow.Perform other cataloging-related tasks andspecial projects as assigned.

Total

OTHER FUNCTIONS: Serve as requested on committees, taskforces and community groups; partner with standing committees, andorganizations in the region to share best practices and buildpartnerships, as requested.Participate in departmental activities,including regular training sessions, professional development, andother library-wide initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• BA degree, or some college with 1-2 years of experience in alibrary.
• Some knowledge of relevant cataloging, metadata, and encodingstandards (e.g. RDA, MARC21, AACR2) and familiarity withcooperative cataloging programs and initiatives, including OCLC,NACO and others.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to workcollaboratively with other staff members.
• Demonstrated flexibility, openness to change and innovation,and a tolerance for ambiguity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or informationscience.
• Familiarity with Innovative Interface’s Sierra system and OCLCConnexion.
• Familiarity with one or more of the European languages heavilyrepresented in the library’s collections.
• Theological degree or coursework. Familiarity with theologicalor religious terms, history, or concepts.

PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Retrieving, boxing, and unboxing of library materials. Physicalprocessing of library materials. Moving, retrieving, and shelvingof library materials. Moving between computer workstations asneeded for cataloging and special project assignments. Lifting upto 40 lbs.

This description reflects essential functions of the position; itdoes not restrict tasks that may be assigned or changed at anytime.

Rev. 22 June 2026