[DCRM-L] [EXLIBRIS-L] JOB: Senior Art and Manuscript Cataloger at the Folger Shakespeare Library

[Deborah J. Leslie]

Senior Art and Manuscript Cataloger at the Folger Shakespeare Library

Title: Senior Art and Manuscript Cataloger
Grade: 11 (exempt)
Reports to: Head of Cataloging

ENVIRONMENT
Home to the world's largest Shakespeare collection and a primary
repository for research material from the early modern period
(1500-1750), Folger Shakespeare Library is an internationally recognized
research library offering advanced scholarly programs  in the
humanities; a national leader in how Shakespeare is taught in grades
K-12; and an award-winning producer of cultural  and arts programs --
theater, music, poetry, exhibits, lectures, and family programs. The
Library's collections include rare printed  books, manuscripts, works of
art, audiovisual materials, and modern scholarship. These materials
extend beyond Shakespeare to include a wide range of disciplines --
history and politics, theology and exploration, law and the arts. Learn
more at www.folger.edu. 

EDUCATION/SKILLS

***Required
- Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program
- Coursework or background in the field of visual materials,
manuscripts, rare books, or descriptive bibliography
- In-depth knowledge of online cataloging, including art cataloging 
- Reading knowledge of at least one European language other than
English, and bibliographic knowledge of European languages 
- Familiarity with key people and events from early modern British or
European history and literature
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail 
- Good computer skills

***Strongly preferred
- B.A. and/or graduate degree in British or European art history,
history, or literature
- Demonstrated ability to carefully handle fragile rare materials 
- Reading knowledge of at least two of the following in this order of
preference: Latin, German, French, or Dutch
- Familiarity with Shakespeare's plays
- Demonstrated ability to participate in a team project, to follow
technical instructions and to resolve bibliographical problems 

***Desired
- Ability to read English secretary hand
- Background or interest in theater history

EXPERIENCE

***Required
- Five years' MARC cataloging experience, including original cataloging,
using one or more of the following: 
   AACR2, Graphic  Materials, AMREMM, APPM, DACS, DCRB/DCRM(B), or CCO
- Two years' experience cataloging graphic materials 
- Experience in subject and form/genre analysis using one or more of the
following:
   Thesaurus for Graphic Materials, AAT, IconClass, RBMS thesauri, or
Library of Congress subject headings
- Experience working with a bibliographic utility such as RLIN or OCLC

***Strongly preferred
- Experience cataloging rare books or manuscripts 
- Experience creating finding aids, preferably in EAD

***Desired
- Experience in NACO contribution 
- Experience with the Voyager ILS

WORKING CONDITIONS
35-hour work week, Monday through Friday, with rotational Saturday
Reading Room duty. The position requires lifting and  carrying heavy
items (up to 20 lbs.), climbing ladders, and pushing fully-loaded book
trucks.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES
None

POSITION DUTIES
Under the supervision of the Head of Cataloging and in general
consultation with the 
Curator of Art & Special Collections and the Curator of Manuscripts, has
primary 
responsibility for bibliographic control of the library's art and
manuscript collections. 

- Creates and upgrades full item- and collection-level MARC 21
cataloging records for graphic materials (prints, drawings, and
photographs) and realia, dating ca. 1500 to the present
- Creates and upgrades full item- and collection-level MARC 21
cataloging records for manuscripts, dating ca. 1500 to the  present 
- Assigns subject and form/genre headings 
- Performs authority control; establishes and revises name headings in
the LC/NACO Authority File
- Performs database maintenance
- Creates and maintains EAD-encoded finding aids
- Keeps abreast of revisions in cataloging rules and trends
 -Other duties as assigned

BENEFITS
The Folger offers a competitive benefits package, including: a standard
35 hour week; 10 paid holidays, generous annual leave;  outstanding
health and dental plans; and TIAA-CREF retirement plans. Salary in the
low 50's.

TO APPLY
Send cover letter and resume, with the names, addresses and telephone
numbers or e-mail addresses of three references to Katharine Beckman,
Human Resources Manager, or jobs at folger.edu. Position open until filled;
applications received by 8 February 2008 will be assured of first
consideration. 

_____________________________
Deborah J. Leslie, M.A., M.L.S.
Head of Cataloging
Folger Shakespeare Library
djleslie at folger.edu
http://www.folger.edu