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Subject:        Position Posting: Rare Materials Catalog Librarian
Date:   Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:08:58 -0400
From:   Will Evans <[log in to unmask]>




Apologies for cross-posting.

The Boston Athenaeum will be accepting applications for the following
position until mid-August.

The Boston Athenæum

*Rare Materials Catalog Librarian*

The Boston Athenæum is seeking a full-time (35 hours per week) Rare
Materials Catalog Librarian who reports to the Head of Technical
Services, and performs original cataloging of materials for inclusion in
the Athenæum’s special collections.  This candidate must be attentive to
detail and extremely organized and possess effective oral and written
communication skills and have an ability to work cooperatively.

*Responsibilities*

·Perform original and copy cataloging for rare books and materials in
all formats, and for circulating materials as needed using OCLC and the
Voyager ILS

·Devote approximately 20-25% of time organizing, cataloging, and
creating finding aids for manuscript collections, working closely with
Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts

·Track and/or solve problems resulting from retrospective conversion

·Assist with the planning and implementation of departmental workflow
and projects

·Assist Chief Rare Materials Catalog Librarian with the supervision of
interns

·Monitor researchers in the special collections reading room in weekly
rotation

·Work some evenings and Saturdays in scheduled rotation among
departmental staff

·Must be able to lift 40 pounds

·Perform other duties as assigned by and under the supervision of the
Head of Technical Services

*Required Qualifications*

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Education

   * MLS from an ALA-accredited school.

Experience

   * Experience with integrated library systems, preferably Voyager
   * Familiarity with AACR2, DCRB, DACS, MARC and OCLC formats, and
     emerging trends in cataloging, including RDA and FRBR

*Preferred Qualifications*:

   * Formal training in rare books cataloging
   * Experience with manuscript processing and cataloging

   * Strong knowledge of American, New England and Western European
     history and literature
   * Familiarity with library special collections
   * Languages, including Italian, Spanish, French, and Latin, desirable

Salary is $40,000 per year with full benefits. Position is available
immediately.

For further information see http://www.bostonathenaeum.org/node/39.
E-mail résumé and cover letter to [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

/The Boston Athenaeumis an equal opportunity employer. We encourage
individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply and are committed to hiring
individuals who value a diverse and inclusive work environment/.

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Will Evans

Chief Rare Materials Catalog Librarian

Library of the Boston Athenaeum

10 1/2 Beacon Street

Boston, MA   02108

Tel:  617-227-0270 ext. 224

Fax: 617-227-5266

www.bostonathenaeum.org <http://www.bostonathenaeum.org/>**

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