Part-Time Archive Librarian & Cataloging Specialist

Smokingpipes; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Laudisi seeks a Librarian/Archivist to steward a growing archive of pipe-related scholarship. You will catalog the physical collection in TinyCat, design a digital taxonomy in Google Drive, and serve as a reference desk for internal teams and external researchers.

You’ll help preserve a unique, field-wide record, make it searchable, and ensure materials survive and stay usable for scholars, journalists, and enthusiasts.

Qualifications

• Formal library or archival training is welcome, but demonstrable cataloging and reference experience matters more.
• Hands-on cataloging experience with a SaaS catalog like TinyCat / LibraryThing.
• Ability to design a metadata taxonomy from scratch, not follow a prebuilt one.
• Comfort with Google Workspace, Drive, and Labels feature.
• Genuine public-service instinct and willingness to help others find information.
• Appreciation for preservation and historical materials even if not requested.
• Curiosity about pipes, cigars, or related hobby worlds.
• On-site availability in the Grand Strand area; valid driver's license; able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Catalog our physical collection (roughly 300–500 books/mags) in TinyCat and design a system to keep it findable.
• Create a digital taxonomy for our assets in Google Drive using Workspace Labels.
• Field reference requests from internal teams and external researchers, ensuring accurate results.
• Tag assets as they’re created and keep the taxonomy current as the collection grows.

Skills

Cataloging experience

TinyCat / LibraryThing

Metadata taxonomy design

Google Workspace (Drive, Labels)

Public-service mindset

Preservation of collections

Criminal background check clearance

Education

MLS/MLIS welcome

Tools

TinyCat

LibraryThing

Google Drive Labels

Job description

Laudisi seeks a Librarian/Archivist to steward a growing archive of pipe-related scholarship. You will catalog the physical collection in TinyCat, design a digital taxonomy in Google Drive, and serve as a reference desk for internal teams and external researchers.

You’ll help preserve a unique, field-wide record, make it searchable, and ensure materials survive and stay usable for scholars, journalists, and enthusiasts.