Cleveland Museum of Art

Ingalls Library

Position Announcement

HEAD CATALOGER

 

The Ingalls Library of the Cleveland Museum of Art invites applications from motivated and innovative librarians to provide leadership and expertise for cataloging and related activities.  The Ingalls Library is committed to providing access to all types of materials in conformance with national standards.  The Head Cataloger manages a department comprised of two librarians and two para-professional staff.  The department is responsible for original and copy cataloging of print and non-print materials, including electronic resources and serials in all languages; authority control; database maintenance; and coordination of cataloging policy.  Cataloging is performed on RLIN for inclusion in the local Dynix system.  The department is a NACO contributor through the ArtNACO funnel project.  The Head Cataloger is responsible for maintaining a current and thorough knowledge of all national and international cataloging standards and works closely with Systems, Technical Services and Public Services in developing policies and practices for the online catalog.  The position is a member of the library senior staff and serves as the liaison to the Research Libraries Group, the ArtNACO funnel project and to the Library of Congress.  The Head Cataloger also provides scheduled reference service.  This position will be heavily involved in the selection and implementation of a new library system and in the planning for a move into a new facility.

 

The Ingalls Library is a nationally recognized art reference library (including image library and museum archives).  Founded in 1916, the library contains approximately 300,000 titles, including journals, 80,000 auction catalogues, and 21,000 clipping files.   The image library contains approximately 475,000 slides, 50,000 digital images, and 6,000,000 photographs of works of art and architecture, including individual photographs and microfiche. 

 

Requirements:  Master’s degree from an ALA accredited program; five years related experience and/or training, preferably in a research library, or equivalent combination of education and experience; working knowledge of at least one European language, preferably Italian, French, German or Dutch; familiarity with cataloging principles and tools including AACR2 Rev. ed., LCSH, MARC21 formats and LCCN; demonstrated skills in management, supervision and training; familiarity with standard reference tools in the field of art history; flexibility and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a rapidly changing environment.

 

Desirable Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in art history; experience with RLIN; NACO experience; experience cataloging a variety of types and formats of materials; project management; outsourcing; and policy development.

 

Position available:  January 1, 2005.  Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The position includes a competitive, comprehensive benefit package including 20 days of vacation.  To apply, please send a resume and cover letter with three references by November 24, 2004 to The Cleveland Museum of Art, Attention Human Resources, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio 44106 or email to: [log in to unmask] .