Rare Books & Special Collections Specialist

George Mason University; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mason University is seeking a Rare Books and Research Services Specialist in Fairfax, VA. This role leads daily rare book collection management, coordinates preservation, and supports research services for onsite and remote patrons.

The position supervises student workers, collaborates with librarians, and contributes to reading room operations and access initiatives. The specialist will manage gifts and inventories, liaise with catalogers, and help advance best practices across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field; preferred quality experience in libraries or archives.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management and assessment of the rare book collection.

Skills

Collection management

Research services

Supervising students

Communication with patrons

Project coordination

Timelines & deliverables

Reference interviews

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MARC bibliographic records

Ex Libris Alma

ArchivesSpace

Job description

George Mason University is seeking a Rare Books and Research Services Specialist in Fairfax, VA. This role leads daily rare book collection management, coordinates preservation, and supports research services for onsite and remote patrons.

The position supervises student workers, collaborates with librarians, and contributes to reading room operations and access initiatives. The specialist will manage gifts and inventories, liaise with catalogers, and help advance best practices across the