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Project Cataloging Specialist, Princeton University - Princeton, NJ

Position Title: Project Cataloging Specialist, Rare Books (Associate Professional Specialist)
Department: Rare Books & Special Collections
Requisition Number: D-19-LIB-00014
Public Application Link: Project Cataloging Specialist, Rare Books
URL (if above link does not work): https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/11861

Princeton University Library is one of the world's leading research libraries. It employs a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of more than 300 professional and support staff working in a large central library, 9 specialized branches, and 3 storage facilities. The Library supports a diverse community of 5,200 undergraduates, 2,700 graduate students, 1,200 faculty members, and many visiting scholars. Holdings include more than 7 million printed volumes, 5 million manuscripts, 2 million non-print items, and extensive collections of digital text, data, and images.
See: http://library.princeton.edu/

Position Summary: 
Princeton University Library seeks an experienced and productive rare book cataloger to catalog a diverse array of uncatalogued acquisitions. Materials fall into two main categories: rare art publications for the Marquand Library of Art and Archaeology, and general acquisitions for the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections. Imprints range from the 16th century to the 21st, and include many titles in languages other than English, chiefly French, German, Italian, and Latin. This is a backlog elimination project designed for sustained and effective cataloging of a large body of material. A high level of productivity is essential. Cataloging must respond to specialist client needs as identified by curators and selectors. Enhancements of earlier records may also be included. This position is part of the Rare Books Cataloging Team, whose members apply current professional standards to achieve sound intellectual control of special collections.

Position available July 1, 2019. The term of this position is 3 years with possibility of extension.

The successful candidate will be appointed to an appropriate Associate Professional Specialist or more senior rank depending upon qualifications and experience. Applications must be submitted via http://dof.princeton.edu/academicjobs and include a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references with full contact information. This position is subject to the University's background check policy.

Essential Qualifications

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program.
• At least one year of cataloging experience including substantial original monograph cataloging applying RDA, LCSH, LC classification, and the MARC 21 format. Good reading knowledge of French, German, or Italian. Flexibility and ability to adjust to changing priorities and practices. Ability to work collaboratively with curators, selectors, and fellow technical services staff. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with rare book cataloging tools such as the DCRM manuals and RBMS Controlled Vocabularies.
• Serials cataloging experience.
• Cataloging use of Voyager and OCLC.
• NACO participation.
• Experience in cataloging art materials or educational background in art history.
• Understanding of the visual aspects of printed resources.
• Reading knowledge of other languages relevant to the collections such as Latin.
• Familiarity with AACR2 and earlier cataloging codes.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations and applications (cover letter, resume, and the names, titles, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references) will be accepted only from the AHIRE website: http://dof.princeton.edu/academicjobs.This position is subject to the University's background check policy.

Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To view the posting, go to: https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/11861