Senior Rare Book Cataloger - Bibliography & Provenance

Heritage Auctions, Inc.; Irving (TX); In loco; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

401k savings plans

Onsite gym

Descrizione del lavoro

Heritage Auctions is seeking an experienced Rare Book Cataloger to create bibliographically accurate catalog descriptions of rare and antiquarian books for auction catalogs. The role involves advanced bibliographical research, descriptive cataloging, and collaboration with specialists to meet high scholarly standards.

The position is onsite at South of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, NW corner of W. Airport Freeway and Valley View Lane.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree required; MLS preferred.
• Minimum five years of cataloging experience with antiquarian or rare books.
• Advanced knowledge of bibliographic references and DCRM(B).
• Experience with incunabula and early printed books.
• Knowledge of foreign languages preferred (Latin, French, or German).

Mansioni

• Prepare advanced bibliographic and descriptive catalog entries for rare and antiquarian books.
• Research and confirm bibliographic data, provenance, and condition details using established references and trade tools.
• Apply deep knowledge of early printing and bookmaking techniques, including papers, watermarks, bindings, illuminations, color plates, and engravings.
• Determine appropriate cataloging depth and description length based on estimated value and significance.
• Edit and proof catalog entries and images for accuracy and consistency during catalog production.
• Respond to inquiries from prospective bidders regarding rare book lots.
• Assist with the organization, inspection, and preparation of materials for photography and sale.
• Participate in departmental initiatives and occasional travel to book fairs, previews, or auctions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Research skills

Editing skills

Independent work

Collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

MLS preferred

Strumenti

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Heritage Auctions is seeking an experienced Rare Book Cataloger to create bibliographically accurate catalog descriptions of rare and antiquarian books for auction catalogs. The role involves advanced bibliographical research, descriptive cataloging, and collaboration with specialists to meet high scholarly standards.

The position is onsite at South of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, NW corner of W. Airport Freeway and Valley View Lane.