The Library of Congress is seeking a catalog librarian for its Rare Materials Section, US Anglo Division, Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access Directorate. This is a full-time federal position, starting at the GS9 grade with promotion potential to GS13. The ideal candidate will possess rare book cataloging experience and/or education as well as language expertise in Latin. The Section catalogs rare and special collections material for the Rare Book and Special Collections Division (RBSCD), the Law Library, the Prints & Photographs Division (P&P), and other special collections throughout the Library. Many early titles are written in Latin, and the Section currently lacks an expert with this language skill. The successful candidate will work with a variety of custodial divisions but most often with RBSCD (cataloging Bibles, legal titles, incunabula, etc.) and the Law Library (e.g. Roman and canon law). S/he will also work closely with other special and general collections catalogers as well as preservation and conservation staff. He/she will report to the Section Head of the Rare Materials Section.

 

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