Folger Shakespeare Library
Cataloger
“Cataloger at Folger Shakespeare Library. Skills: Rare books cataloging, Special collections cataloging, Early modern materials, MARC 21, RDA. Perform original cataloging. Perform copy cataloging”
Industry & Context.
Analytical thinking
Occasional evening hours, Occasional weekend hours, Commutable distance to DC office, Lift and carry items up to 20 lbs, Spend up to 90 minutes in spaces cooled to 55 degrees Fahrenheit, Work at a computer for extended period, Work at workstation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's degree in Library and Information Science, Equivalent experience in bibliographic description, Equivalent experience in rare materials cataloging, Four years MARC cataloging experience, Original cataloging experience, Authorized to work for any employer in U.S.
Nice to Have
Experience with early-modern printed materials, Experience with other special collections, Participation in NACO, Familiarity with linked data concepts, Familiarity with ARM BIBFRAME ontology extension, Understanding of library collection discoverability pathways, Reading knowledge of one European language
What You'll Do.
Perform original cataloging
Perform copy cataloging
Catalog special collections materials
Focus on early modern printed holdings
Create bibliographic records
Maintain bibliographic records
Create authority records
Maintain authority records
Support departmental documentation
Support departmental workflow
Participate in institutional collaboration
Participate in institutional service
Enhance MARC 21 catalog records
Add copy-specific notes
Assign authorized subject headings
Assign genre headings
Establish authorized name headings
Revise authorized name headings
Maintain authorized name headings
Contribute to database maintenance
Contribute to database reconciliation
Contribute to retrospective conversion projects
Participate in peer review
Participate in quality-control workflows
Participate in cataloging policy development
Participate in cataloging procedure development
Participate in cataloging workflow development
Participate in creation of team documentation
Participate in maintenance of team documentation
Monitor cataloging standards
Monitor cataloging trends
Evaluate relevance of standards/trends
Maintain professional engagement
Participate in relevant organizations
Seek professional development opportunities
Participate in team policy discussions
Participate in Collections-wide policy discussions
Provide reference support
Provide subject area support
Serve on exhibition committees
Serve on program committees
Serve on organization-wide committees
Perform Reading Room desk coverage
Perform other cataloging-related duties
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Close collaboration with Senior Cataloger; Collaboration with Collections staff; Collaboration across Collections division; Collaborative peer review; Collaborative environment
Communication Scope
Effective written communication; Effective verbal communication; Document work clearly
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