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----------------------------Original message---------------------------- I hope the following announcement will be of interest to readers of ARLIS-L. Please note that applicants should respond to the Library's Human Resources Manager, not to me. Submitted by Elizabeth O'Keefe, Director of Information Services ************************************************************ POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT PIERPONT MORGAN LIBRARY PIERPONT MORGAN LIBRARY, CATALOGING POSITION (FULL-TIME, PERMANENT) The Pierpont Morgan Library invites applications for the position of Rare Book Cataloger. The Morgan is an independent research library and museum that collects, exhibits and fosters research in the areas of rare books and fine bindings, illuminated manuscripts, master drawings, ancient Near Eastern seals, and literary, historical, and music manuscripts. The Library s rare book collection includes important examples of typography and illustration from all periods, and the most comprehensive collection of bookbindings in America. In addition to printed books, the collection also contains broadsides, periodicals, graphic material, and ephemera. The Morgan is currently in the process of installing an institution-wide network and acquiring an integrated library system. The Library seeks an experienced cataloger to catalog material owned by the Department of Early Printed Books. Duties include the cataloging of collection items, authority work as needed (including the creation of NACO and in-house authority records), revision of the records of other rare book catalogers, and participation in database maintenance projects and in planning for the implementation of an integrated library system. Job requirements: M.L.S. from ALA-accredited institution and at least two years experience cataloging rare books; facility with European languages; working knowledge of USMARC formats and AACR2, DCRB, LCSH, and relevant special collections thesauri; experience working with a bibliographic utility such as RLIN or OCLC; knowledge of rare books and descriptive bibliography. PIERPONT MORGAN LIBRARY, CATALOGING POSITION (TEMPORARY) Title: Cataloger, Retrospective Conversion Project Two-year, full-time, temporary position The Morgan Library is in the process of implementing a library-wide network and an integrated library system which will contain information on all its collections, including rare books, manuscripts, drawings and prints, ancient Near Eastern seals, and the Library s reference materials. To prepare for the new system, the Library has undertaken several data conversion projects using a combination of outside vendors and in-house staff. The Library seeks an experienced cataloger to work for a term of two years on a project to create or derive records for selected portions of its printed book collection. Included in the project will be the Library s 2,500 incunables and an additional 4,000 titles judged to be of special difficulty or complexity, such as sacred and liturgical works, analytics, and graphic materials. Much of the collection is non-English language (predominantly Latin, French, Italian, and German); the candidate must also be able to deal with orthographic vagaries and with Latin/vernacular variations in name forms and uniform titles. Most of the records will be created from existing catalog entries, although it may occasionally be necessary to work with book in hand. Working with existing documentation, the cataloger will search RLIN for the best possible match, derive or create a record, and transcribe holdings and copy-specific information (e.g. accession number, provenance, descriptions of binding, standard bibliographic citations, etc.) The project will also involve some database cleanup and authority work. QUALIFICATIONS: M.L.S.; at least two years cataloging experience using a bibliographic utility (RLIN preferred); familiarity with European languages; knowledge of AACR2 and USMARC format for bibliographic and authority records; experience with early printed books helpful; must work with accuracy and attention to detail; and have the ability to manage time efficiently. PIERPONT MORGAN LIBRARY, CATALOGING ASSISTANT (TEMPORARY) Title: Cataloging Assistant, Retrospective Conversion Project One year, full-time temporary position The Morgan Library is in the process of implementing a library-wide network and an integrated library system which will contain information on all its collections, including rare books, manuscripts, drawings and prints, ancient Near Eastern seals, and the Library s reference materials. To prepare for the new system, the Library has undertaken several data conversion projects using a combination of outside vendors and in-house staff. The Library seeks a person with a knowledge of English literature and some library experience to work on a project to create or derive MARC records in RLIN for English, American, and French 19th and 20th century books. Working with book in hand, the Cataloging Assistant will search RLIN for the best possible match, derive or create a record, and add holdings data. QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with an automated library system or bibliographic utility (RLIN preferred); some knowledge of USMARC format; experience handling rare books a plus; must be able to work with speed and accuracy, and manage time efficiently. ------------------------------------------------------------------- The Library, an Equal Opportunity Employer, offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Applications for all three positions will be received until the position is filled. Fax or mail a letter of application and a resume to: Nancy Schoffelen Human Resources Manager Pierpont Morgan Library 29 East 36th Street New York, NY 10016 Fax: 212-481-3484 ----------------------------------- Elizabeth O'Keefe Director of Information Services The Pierpont Morgan Library 29 East 36th Street New York, NY 10016-3403 TEL: 212 685-0008 x366 FAX: 212 481-3484 NET: [log in to unmask]