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From: Whitesell, David (dw8sd) [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2014 8:33 AM
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Subject: ["EXLIBRIS-L"] Position announcement -- Rare Book Project Cataloger

 

The University of Virginia Library seeks a Rare Book Project Cataloger for
an 18-month term position to enhance access to portions of the Tracy W.
McGregor Library of American History. Begun by philanthropist Tracy W.
McGregor, the McGregor Library was given to the University of Virginia in
1938. Now numbering over 20,000 books, broadsides, prints, and manuscripts,
ranging in date from 1475 to ca. 1900 and written in several Western
European languages, the McGregor Library documents the European discovery
and exploration of the New World, the settlement of North America, and the
early history of the United States. For more information on the McGregor
Library, which is housed in the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections
Library, see http://explore.lib.virginia.edu/exhibits/show/mcgregor75.

 

Reporting to the Rare Book Cataloger, the Rare Book Project Cataloger will
enhance bibliographic and copy-specific metadata to national standards for
approximately 1,800 of the most significant printed works in the McGregor
Library; report holdings to the English Short Title Catalogue (ESTC) and
other bibliographical databases as appropriate; and link enhanced metadata
to the approximately 300 digital surrogates to be created during the
project.  

 

Qualifications: Master's degree in Library/Information Science or other
relevant Master's degree. Demonstrated experience with relevant metadata and
encoding standards (MARC, RDA, DCRM(B)). Reading knowledge of at least one
Western European language (Latin preferred). Demonstrated ability to work
independently and collaboratively to achieve objectives. Excellent written
and oral communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Preferred:
prior experience cataloging pre-1800 European imprints. Prior experience
editing bibliographic records in OCLC and/or SirsiDynix Symphony ILS. Prior
experience creating and editing authority records per NACO standards.

 

Salary and Benefits: This is an 18-month term position. Annual salary of
$38,000 with excellent benefits, including 22 days of vacation and TIAA/CREF
and other retirement plans, and enhanced professional development funding
for new Library staff.

 

Application procedure: complete a Candidate Profile, attach a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references
through Jobs@UVA (https://jobs.virginia.edu; posting #0614584). Review of
applications begins on August 18, 2014.

 

The University of Virginia is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.

 

 

 

 

David R. Whitesell

Curator

Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

University of Virginia

P.O. Box 400110

Charlottesville, VA 22904-4110

Phone: (434) 243-4808 / Fax: (434) 924-4968

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