POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
PIERPONT MORGAN LIBRARY, NEW YORK
CATALOGING ASSISTANT, CORSAIR PROJECT
PART-TIME, TEMPORARY
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Job Responsibilities
Seeking a Cataloging Assistant for a part-time position starting
immediately and ending no later than March 31, 2003. Working in Voyager,
the Library's integrated online library system, the Cataloging Assistant
will make revisions to MARC records for the Library's collection of
drawings, or create new records as needed. All revisions are based on
documentation compiled by research assistants; the Cataloging Assistant
is expected to apply AACR2, MARC, AAT, and other standards when entering
the data, and also to standardize access points for the names of
artists, former owners, genre headings, and subjects of portraits.
Qualifications
• MLS candidate or some cataloging experience
• Working knowledge of MARC format and experience with an online library
system preferred
• Background in art history or liberal arts desirable
• Familiarity with the Windows environment and excellent typing and
proofreading skills required
Compensation
Salary commensurate with experience.
To apply: Position will be filled as soon as possible. Interested
applicants should e-mail, fax or mail letter of application and resume
to:
Human Resources
The Morgan Library
29 East 36th Street
New York, NY 10016
Fax: 212-481-3484
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The Pierpont Morgan Library was incorporated in 1924 as an educational
institution dedicated to fostering a greater knowledge, understanding
and appreciation of primarily Western history and culture. Originally
formed by Pierpont Morgan (1837-1913), the permanent collections record
and reflect achievements of European and American literature, music, art
and history. It is one of the very few institutions in the United
States that collects, exhibits, and sponsors research in the areas of
illuminated manuscripts, old master drawings, rare books, fine bindings,
and literary, historical, and music manuscripts.
The Morgan Library is an equal access, equal opportunity, affirmative
action employer.
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