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Subject:        Job Posting - Associate Cataloger at the Norman B. Leventhal
Map Center at the Boston Public Library
Date:   Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:06:05 -0500
From:   Cyr, Stephanie <[log in to unmask]>
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Job Posting - Associate Cataloger at the Norman B. Leventhal Map Center
at the Boston Public Library

The Norman B. Leventhal Map Center is a nonprofit
organization located at the Boston Public Library in Copley
Square. It was created in 2004 as a partnership between
philanthropist Norman Leventhal and the Boston Public
Library, and serves as the steward of the BPL's collection
of 200,000 maps and 5,000 atlases dating from the 15th
century to the present. The Leventhal Map Center presents
changing exhibitions, collects, catalogs and conserves the
collection and offers extensive education programs to school
groups and teachers. The website, maps.bpl.org includes over
100 lesson plans and 3,600 digitized maps.

JOB TITLE: Associate Cataloger

JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for performing entry-to intermediate-level
descriptive and subject cataloging for review, including
basic original cataloging and classification, which may
require special language and / or subject knowledge.

REPORTS TO:
Senior Cartographic Cataloger and Curator of Maps.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs one or all phases of descriptive and subject
cataloging, including basic original cataloging and
classification which may require special language or subject
knowledge.
2. Processes cartographic materials by creating or editing
bibliographic records in the appropriate MARC format.
3. Maintains a consistent output of cataloging, copy-
cataloging, classification and database maintenance
according departmental standards.
4. Accurately catalogs titles at various bibliographic
levels including minimal, core, and full level standards as
directed.
5. Processes cartographic materials according to designated
priorities.
6. Edits and enhances MARC records for use as metadata on
Map Center's website.
7. Performs other related and comparable duties as
assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED):
- Master's Degree from an ALA-accredited library science
program.
- 2 years minimum of professional library experience in
descriptive and subject cataloging.
- Sound knowledge of AACR2, Library of Congress rule
interpretations, Library of Congress subject analysis.
- Working familiarity with OCLC.
- Experience cataloging in an integrated library system,
particularly SirsiDynix's Horizon is preferred.
- Knowledge of current trends and best practices in
cataloging and metadata services, such as RDA.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Excellent
oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills, including experience with
personal computer hardware and software as needed to perform
library functions.
- Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention
to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to work well independently and with
others in a rapidly changing and demanding environment.

QUALIFICATIONS (PREFERRED):
- Reading knowledge of one or more European languages.
- Subject background in History, Geography or the Social
Sciences.
- One year experience working with maps (modern and/or rare)
or special format (non-book) materials.
- Knowledge of Library of Congress Map Cataloging Manual,
and MARC formats for maps, books, and rare materials.
- Experience with georeferencing maps.

Salary: $45,000

Closing Date: December 31, 2011

Please email cover letter and resume to [log in to unmask]
by Saturday, December 31, 2011.

Note: No residency requirement.

Stephanie Cyr

Cartographic Materials Cataloger

Norman B. Leventhal Map Center at the Boston Public Library

700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116

617-859-2139