Position: Cataloguer
for Rare Book Collection
Description: Cataloger needed to catalog a rare book
collection (approximately 6,000 volumes) housed in the duPont Library at
Stratford Hall in
Qualifications: Experience with library cataloging
procedures, computer data entry and on-line title research, handling rare
books, and evaluating conservation needs required. A minimum BA
degree in library science or related liberal arts field is preferred.
Position requires excellent organizational and written communication skills,
accuracy in entering data, and ability to work without constant supervision.
Applicant must be able to lift heavy books, climb stairs, move and climb
rolling platform ladder to reach tall bookshelves, and not be allergic to mold,
mildew, and dust.
This position reports to Stratford Hall’s Director
of Research & Library Collections.
Compensation: This contract position offers
$13-17/hr. based on experience and qualifications.
Please send resume and cover letter to:
Book Cataloging Project,
Stratford Hall
For questions about the project, please contact:
Judy Hynson
Director of Research & Library Collections