Rare Materials Cataloging Specialist

University of Alabama Libraries; Worcester (MA); Hybride; USD 45 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Retirement plans with employer match

Paid holidays

Birthday off

Year-end office closure

Résumé du poste

American Antiquarian Society in Worcester, MA seeks a forward-thinking cataloger to handle original and copy cataloging for 18th–21st century materials and to support metadata maintenance. You will apply national and local cataloging rules with guidance from the Senior Cataloger, collaborating across teams to meet deadlines.

The role requires 2+ years of related experience and a Master’s in library/information systems or an equivalent mix of education and experience, with proficiency in

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong information literacy skills and ability to conduct research.
• Familiarity with Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials, AACR2, RDA, and MARC.
• Knowledge of LCNAF, LCSH and controlled vocabularies is preferred.
• Bibliographic knowledge in non-English languages is beneficial.
• Experience with FOLIO or other ILS/LMS.
• Experience with OCLC Connexion Client.

Responsabilités

• Perform original and copy cataloging using AACR2, RDA, DCRM(B), and LC-PCC Policy Statements.
• Edit and enhance existing catalog records.
• Participate in departmental activities supporting the strategic plan and DEI commitments.
• Contribute to cataloging projects and collection maintenance, including inventories and stack shifting.
• Maintain awareness of changes to national and international cataloging standards and resources.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Research skills

Cataloging knowledge

LCNAF/LCSH familiarity

FOLIO/ILS experience

OCLC Connexion Client

Formation

Master's degree in library/information systems

Outils

FOLIO or other ILS/LMS

OCLC Connexion Client

Description du poste

American Antiquarian Society in Worcester, MA seeks a forward-thinking cataloger to handle original and copy cataloging for 18th–21st century materials and to support metadata maintenance. You will apply national and local cataloging rules with guidance from the Senior Cataloger, collaborating across teams to meet deadlines.

The role requires 2+ years of related experience and a Master’s in library/information systems or an equivalent mix of education and experience, with proficiency in