Rare-Books Cataloger – Early Modern (Hybrid)

Code4lib; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/vision/dental insurance incl.

403b with match

Job summary

The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC is seeking a skilled Cataloger to join the Collection Description and Imaging group. The role focuses on original and copy cataloging of rare books and early modern materials, with guidance from senior staff and collaboration across the Collections division.

You will maintain high-quality bibliographic records, participate in policy development, and engage with professional communities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science or foreign equivalent.
• Minimum four years of standard MARC cataloging experience, including original cataloging.
• Experience with OCLC Connexion and an Integrated Library System (ILS); TIND ILS a plus.

Responsibilities

• Cataloging and Bibliographic Description: Creates original and enhances MARC 21 catalog records for rare books with detailed copy-specific notes.
• Quality Assurance, Documentation, and Workflow Development: Participates in peer review and quality-control workflows; helps develop cataloging policies and team docs.
• Standards Awareness and Professional Engagement: Monitors current cataloging standards; engages with RBMS and professional training.
• Public Service, Collaboration, and Institutional Support: Provides reference support and serves on committees; participates in Reading Room coverage.
• Duties: Other cataloging-related duties as assigned.

Skills

MARC 21

LCSH

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Library and Information Science

Tools

OCLC Connexion

TIND ILS

Job description

The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC is seeking a skilled Cataloger to join the Collection Description and Imaging group. The role focuses on original and copy cataloging of rare books and early modern materials, with guidance from senior staff and collaboration across the Collections division.

You will maintain high-quality bibliographic records, participate in policy development, and engage with professional communities.