East Asian Cataloging Specialist - Part-Time

The Claremont Colleges Services; Claremont (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Claremont Colleges Library is seeking an East Asian Languages Project Cataloger. This part-time, temporary role will catalog Asian Library materials in print and digital formats, prioritizing the Japanese backlog, and contribute to outreach and programs.

The position lasts approximately 10 months, up to 15 hours per week, with typical hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and may require holidays, weekends, or evenings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Catalog materials in Asian Library, Special Collections, general collection, Claremont Colleges Digital Library, and Scholarship @ Claremont following guidelines (RDA, AACR2, MARC 21, etc).
• Maintain and enhance metadata; add/withdraw items and improve discoverability with controlled vocabularies.
• Create/update NACO authority records and bibliographic headings to maintain a controlled vocabulary and aid discovery.
• Assign subject headings and Cutter/classification numbers as needed.
• Attend meetings and contribute to planning, outreach, and events.

Job description

The Claremont Colleges Library is seeking an East Asian Languages Project Cataloger. This part-time, temporary role will catalog Asian Library materials in print and digital formats, prioritizing the Japanese backlog, and contribute to outreach and programs.

The position lasts approximately 10 months, up to 15 hours per week, with typical hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and may require holidays, weekends, or evenings as needed.