Job Opportunities:
Job Title: Cataloging and Special Collections Librarian
Reports to: Library Director
Classification: Part Time
The Cataloging and Special Collections Librarian is responsible for collecting, organizing, and preserving archival materials as well as creating and maintaining original and adaptive Minerva MaineCat compatible bibliographic and item records. This position is additionally responsible for collection maintenance including assessment and selection of new materials, physical repairs, and weeding.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
– Selection and assessment of new materials.
– Receiving and processing of a variety of materials to shelf readiness.
– Performing complex and specialized copy cataloging for a variety of formats.
– Understanding cataloging concepts and conventions, MARC, RDA, AACR2, and
Dewey Decimal classification.
– Assisting with special projects to enhance access to materials.
– Ensuring a high quality of bibliographic- and item-record accuracy.
– Establishing relationships with individuals and community organizations
interested in donating archival materials to the Library.
– Repair of physical materials.
– Collecting, preserving, and making available the Library’s archival collection to the public.
– Training and supervising interns, volunteers, and staff in preservation of archival materials.
– Digitizing and maintaining digital access to archival collections.
Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree
– 2-3 years of working experience cataloging or comparable work with complex databases.
– Knowledge of/interest in bibliographic MARC records and metadata.
– Demonstrated technology skills and the ability to learn and adapt to new technology needs.
– Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including formulas and data analysis.
– Familiarity with organization, description, and cataloging of archival materials.
– Familiarity with current archival digital standards.
– Exceptional attention to detail.
– Exhibits initiative, independence, and persistence in learning. Ability to maintain flexibility in changing routine and to organize multiple assignments. Strong work ethic and service orientation.
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to Catherine Nevin
Volunteers:
Volunteers are needed for various projects inside the library, for home delivery, and pick up for home bound patrons. Please fill out this form in order to be alerted to new Volunteer activities. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. Thank you!
