Library Collections Specialist VI

Princeton University; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton University’s Marquand Library seeks a Library Collections Specialist, Level VI (LCS VI) to create metadata, process documents, and maintain Digital Library websites.

Responsibilities include managing vault stacks, reading room access, and material transfers to ReCAP, while handling patron permissions for photography and publication. The LCS VI oversees student workers and collaborates with Rare Books, Preservation, Library IT, and Cataloging teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in an academic, research, or special library, or a public library with a research and/or special collections component
• Knowledge of bibliographic conventions and online catalogs/research databases
• Experience with digital library projects, metadata formats and conventions
• Experience with antiquarian library or archival collections
• Reading knowledge of one foreign language relevant to Marquand
• Ability to work with bibliographic citations in several languages
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and maintain accuracy
• Affinity for teamwork and leadership in a fast-paced environment
• Intermediate computer skills including desktop software, scanning, and imaging equipment
• Library public service experience and service orientation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Create metadata and process documents for Digital Library
• Maintain vault stacks and secure reading room
• Prepare materials for transfer to ReCAP
• Manage patron requests for original photography and publication permissions
• Staff service desks, including Rare Book Reading Room desk, 6–8 hours weekly

Skills

Metadata creation

Document processing

Website maintenance

Patron service

Team leadership

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Tools

XML

Alma

Job description

Marquand Library seeks to hire a Library Collections Specialist, Level VI (LCS VI). The Marquand Library of Art and Archaeology is one of the oldest and most extensive art libraries in America. The collection of over 500,000 volumes covers world art and architecture from antiquity to the present and includes distinguished rare book holdings. Marquand serves the Princeton University community and scholars from around the world, attracting over 150,000 visitors a year.

Responsibilities

The LCS VI position requires an energetic, productive, and service-oriented person to create metadata, process documents, and create and maintain websites for the Digital Library; to help maintain the vault stacks and secure reading room; to prepare materials for transfer to ReCAP; and to manage patron requests for original photography and publication permissions for Marquand collections.

The LCS VI also manages student employees doing higher-level processing and quality control work in support of Digital Library projects, and liaises regularly with professionals across the Library, especially those in the Rare Books, Preservation and Conservation, Library IT, and Cataloging departments.

This individual also staffs Marquand’s service desks, including the Rare Book Reading Room desk, six to eight hours per week or as needed, and assists individuals and classes with rare book collections following preservation and security protocols.

Work schedule is outside of standard business hours (though subject to change; may include occasional weekend hours).

Work Schedule

• Academic year hours: Sunday-Thursday 1pm-9pm
• Summer/Fall/Spring/Holiday Break hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in an academic, research, or special library, or a public library with a research and/or special collections component
• Knowledge of bibliographic conventions and experience searching online catalogs and research databases
• Experience with digital library projects, knowledge of metadata formats and conventions, and an aptitude for learning software used to process, organize, and describe digital documents
• Experience with antiquarian library or archival collections
• Reading knowledge of one foreign language relevant to Marquand, preferably a Romance or Germanic language
• Ability to work with bibliographic citations in several languages
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize, be highly productive, and do sustained and accurate detail work at a computer
• Affinity for teamwork and leadership, and the ability to be flexible and resourceful in a fast-paced environment
• Intermediate computer skills including desktop productivity software and scanning, and basic knowledge of computer hardware, printers and imaging equipment
• Library public service experience and service orientation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

• Bachelor of Arts or higher degree strongly preferred
• College-level academic work in the Humanities and knowledge of one of the visually-oriented disciplines such as art history, archaeology, or media studies
• Knowledge of rare book cataloging standards, XML, and Alma or similar integrated library software
• Working knowledge of book preservation techniques and standards

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours 36.25

Academic Session Hours: Sun-Thurs 1-9 pm; Summer and Breaks Mon-Fri 9-5.

Eligible for Overtime Yes

Benefits Eligible Yes

Probationary Period Per union contract

Essential Services Personnel (see Policy For Detail) No

Physical Capacity Exam Required No

Union Code LIB-Amer Fed State County Mun Emps

Valid Driver’s License Required No

Salary Range $31.64 Minimum Hourly Rate