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
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Position open until filled.
Applications received by 8 February 2008 will be assured of first
consideration.
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