Senior Art and Manuscript Cataloger at the Folger Shakespeare Library
Title: Senior Art and Manuscript Cataloger
Grade: 11 (exempt)
Reports to: Head of Cataloging
ENVIRONMENT
Home to the world's largest Shakespeare collection and a primary
repository for research material from the early modern period
(1500-1750), Folger Shakespeare Library is an internationally recognized
research library offering advanced scholarly programs in the humanities;
a national leader in how Shakespeare is taught in grades K-12; and an
award-winning producer of cultural and arts programs -- theater, music,
poetry, exhibits, lectures, and family programs. The Library's
collections include rare printed books, manuscripts, works of art,
audiovisual materials, and modern scholarship. These materials extend
beyond Shakespeare to include a wide range of disciplines -- history and
politics, theology and exploration, law and the arts. Learn
more at www.folger.edu.
EDUCATION/SKILLS
***Required
- Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program
- Coursework or background in the field of visual materials,
manuscripts, rare books, or descriptive bibliography
- In-depth knowledge of online cataloging, including art cataloging
- Reading knowledge of at least one European language other than
English, and bibliographic knowledge of European languages
- Familiarity with key people and events from early modern British or
European history and literature
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail
- Good computer skills
***Strongly preferred
- B.A. and/or graduate degree in British or European art history,
history, or literature
- Demonstrated ability to carefully handle fragile rare materials
- Reading knowledge of at least two of the following in this order of
preference: Latin, German, French, or Dutch
- Familiarity with Shakespeare's plays
- Demonstrated ability to participate in a team project, to follow
technical instructions and to resolve bibliographical problems
***Desired
- Ability to read English secretary hand
- Background or interest in theater history
EXPERIENCE
***Required
- Five years' MARC cataloging experience, including original cataloging,
using one or more of the following: AACR2, Graphic Materials, AMREMM,
APPM, DACS, DCRB/DCRM(B), or CCO
- Two years' experience cataloging graphic materials
- Experience in subject and form/genre analysis using one or more of the
following: Thesaurus for Graphic Materials, AAT, IconClass, RBMS
thesauri, or Library of Congress subject headings
- Experience working with a bibliographic utility such as RLIN or OCLC
***Strongly preferred
- Experience cataloging rare books or manuscripts
- Experience creating finding aids, preferably in EAD
***Desired
- Experience in NACO contribution
- Experience with the Voyager ILS
WORKING CONDITIONS
35-hour work week, Monday through Friday, with rotational Saturday
Reading Room duty. The position requires lifting and carrying heavy
items (up to 20 lbs.), climbing ladders, and pushing fully-loaded book
trucks.
SUPERVISORY DUTIES
None
POSITION DUTIES
Under the supervision of the Head of Cataloging and in general
consultation with the Curator of Art & Special Collections and the
Curator of Manuscripts, has primary responsibility for bibliographic
control of the library's art and manuscript collections.
- Creates and upgrades full item- and collection-level MARC 21
cataloging records for graphic materials (prints, drawings, and
photographs) and realia, dating ca. 1500 to the present
- Creates and upgrades full item- and collection-level MARC 21
cataloging records for manuscripts, dating ca. 1500 to the present
- Assigns subject and form/genre headings
- Performs authority control; establishes and revises name headings in
the LC/NACO Authority File
- Performs database maintenance
- Creates and maintains EAD-encoded finding aids
- Keeps abreast of revisions in cataloging rules and trends
-Other duties as assigned
BENEFITS
The Folger offers a competitive benefits package, including: a standard
35 hour week; 10 paid holidays, generous annual leave; outstanding
health and dental plans; and TIAA-CREF retirement plans. Salary in the
low 50's.
TO APPLY
Send cover letter and resume, with the names, addresses and telephone
numbers or e-mail addresses of three references to Katharine Beckman,
Human Resources Manager, or [log in to unmask] Position open until filled;
applications received by 8 February 2008 will be assured of first
consideration.
_____________________________
Deborah J. Leslie, M.A., M.L.S.
Head of Cataloging
Folger Shakespeare Library
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http://www.folger.edu
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