Rare Materials Cataloging Specialist

Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plans with employer match

Paid holidays

Job summary

The American Antiquarian Society (AAS) in Worcester, MA seeks a Cataloger to perform original and copy cataloging for 18th–21st century materials. You will describe items following national and local standards with guidance from the Senior Cataloger, while supporting department projects and inventories.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of related experience, a Master’s degree or equivalent, and strong organization and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years related experience in cataloging or metadata work.
• Master’s degree in library/information systems or equivalent combo of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform original and copy cataloging using AACR2, RDA, DCRM(B) and LC-PCC policies.
• Edit and enhance existing catalog records.
• Support metadata maintenance and departmental projects.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Organization & attention to detail

Time management

Research skills

Descriptive cataloging knowledge

LCNAF/LCSH vocabularies

Non-English language knowledge

Familiarity with AACR2/RDA/MARC

OCLC Connexion Client

Education

Master’s degree in library/information systems

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

FOLIO/LMS

OCLC Connexion Client

Job description

The American Antiquarian Society (AAS) in Worcester, MA seeks a Cataloger to perform original and copy cataloging for 18th–21st century materials. You will describe items following national and local standards with guidance from the Senior Cataloger, while supporting department projects and inventories.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of related experience, a Master’s degree or equivalent, and strong organization and communication skills.