<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div>Please excuse cross postings.</div><div><br></div><div>I am very pleased to announce that the University of Delaware has a job opening for an entry level Special Collections Cataloger! <br></div><div><div>__________________________________________________________________________________________<br></div><div>
<p><b>Position:</b> Special Collections Cataloger, Cataloging Department (Search #105939)</p>
<p><b>Deadline:</b> November 2, 2018</p>
<p><b>Pay Grade:</b> 29E</p>
<p>The <a href="https://library.udel.edu/" target="_blank">University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press</a>
seeks a dynamic early career librarian to perform original and complex
copy cataloging and authority work for special collections materials
across multiple formats and languages. Reporting to the Coordinator,
Special Collections Cataloging Unit of the Cataloging Department, major
responsibilities include:</p>
<ul><li>Perform original and complex copy cataloging for MARC records for
early printed books in a variety of European languages following AACR2
and DCRM(B) standards.</li><li>Provide original RDA cataloging for 19<sup>th</sup>–21st century items in a variety of formats and languages.</li><li>Provide AACR2 and RDA complex copy cataloging for 19th-21st century items in a variety of formats and languages.</li><li>Contribute to development of local procedures.</li><li>Create and enhance NACO records.</li><li>Participate in special cataloging projects as needed.</li><li>Actively engage in professional development and other scholarly activities.</li></ul>
<p><b>Qualifications:</b> ALA-accredited graduate library
degree. Familiarity with cataloging of rare books and special
collections materials. An understanding of the unique role of primary
source materials in today’s research environment and their use by
faculty, scholars, and students. Familiarity with the MARC format,
Library of Congress classification and subject headings, AACR2, and
RDA. Working knowledge of book and printing history, bibliography, and
best practices related to rare books and special collections materials,
especially printed books, ephemera, prints, maps and other graphic
works, and art objects and three-dimensional objects. Familiarity with
DCRM, related rare book resources and tools, and trends in rare book
cataloging. Ability to perform complex analytical work and problem
solve; flexibility; judgement; attention to detail. Strong interpersonal
skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to
work productively and cooperatively in a complex environment while
maintaining effective working relationships. Written knowledge of at
least one language other than English. Commitment to fostering an
inclusive educational environment and workplace and an ability to work
effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
Commitment to professional growth.</p>
<p>Preferred: Cataloging experience in an academic library. Experience
cataloging serials or cartographic resources in a special collections
environment. Experience cataloging with at least one of the DCRM
modules. Familiarity with authority work. Knowledge of or experience
with non-MARC formats and non-AACR2/RDA metadata standards.</p>
<p><b>General Information:</b> The holdings of Special
Collections at the University of Delaware Library include books,
literary and historical manuscripts, maps, prints, photographs,
broadsides, periodicals, pamphlets, ephemera, and realia from the
fifteenth to the twenty-first century. Printed collections number more
than 200,000 titles and manuscript collections span more than 5,000
linear feet. The collections complement the University’s teaching
programs and the Library’s general collections with particular strengths
in the subject areas of the Arts; English, Irish, and American
literature; history and Delawareana; horticulture; and the history of
science and technology. Manuscript strengths include American history,
particularly Delaware and the surrounding region; contemporary American,
British and Irish literature; art and architecture; land use and the
environment in the Delaware Valley, politics and government, and the
history and technology of printing, publishing, and the book arts.
Special Collections has an active exhibition program, is engaged in
several ongoing Web-related activities, including online finding aids to
manuscript and archival collections, online exhibitions, and
digitization of selected collections. Additional information about the
Special Collections is available at <a href="https://library.udel.edu/special/" target="_blank">library.udel.edu/special/</a>.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://library.udel.edu/" target="_blank">University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press</a>
is committed to student success, scholarly research and inclusive
excellence. The Library is strongly committed to fostering diversity
within our community. We welcome those who have demonstrated a
commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion,
and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest
sense. The Library collaborates with strategic campus partners to
achieve these priorities, as well as with national professional
organizations including the Association of Research Libraries, Center
for Research Libraries, Coalition for Networked Information, Council on
Library and Information Resources, Digital Library Federation, Greater
Western Library Alliance, OCLC Research Partnership, SPARC, HathiTrust,
the National Digital Stewardship Alliance, the National Network of
Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) and the ACRL Diversity Alliance. More
information about the Library is available at <a href="https://library.udel.edu/" target="_blank">library.udel.edu/</a>.</p>
<p><b>Benefits:</b> 22 vacation days. Generous 403(b)
retirement plan. Tuition remission for dependents and spouses, and
course fee waiver for employee. Full information about University of
Delaware benefits is available at: <a href="http://www.udel.edu/benefits/" target="_blank">www.udel.edu/benefits/</a>.</p>
<p><b>Appointment:</b> Appointment expected at the rank of
Assistant Librarian, pay grade 29E. This position is part of the
librarian career ladder governed by the <a href="https://library.udel.edu/about/employment/rank-and-promotion-system/" target="_blank">University of Delaware Library Rank and Promotion System</a>.</p>
<p><b>To Apply:</b> Include cover letter and resume, along
with the names and contact information of three employment references,
following University of Delaware application instructions at <a href="http://www.udel.edu/udjobs/" target="_blank">www.udel.edu/udjobs/</a><br>
<b><i><br>
Equal Opportunity Employer:</i></b><i> The University of Delaware
is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from
Minority Group Members, Women, Individuals with Disabilities and
Veterans. The University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at <a href="https://www.udel.edu/home/legal-notices/" target="_blank">www.udel.edu/home/legal-notices/</a></i></p>
<p><i>Employment offers will be conditional upon successful completion
of a criminal background check. A conviction will not necessarily
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<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-family:"Times New Roman",Times,serif;font-size:13px;color:rgb(10,10,10);font-style:italic;display:block">Associate Librarian and Coordinator, Special Collections Cataloging Unit</p>
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