[DCRM-L] Job search / repost: Rare Materials Cataloguer

[Rich, Allison]

Hi all:

I am reposting this / bumping this up to send it through again.

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Hi All:

We have a job availability at the John Carter BRown Library for an
experienced (minimum 5 years using DCRM standards) Rare Materials
Cataloguer who has a speciality in Spanish and Portuguese languages and
Latin American history. This is a grade 10 job and the salary range for
this job begins at minimum 65K- midpoint 82K. This is a fully onsite
position. We cannot sponsor a visa for this position.
http://brown.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/staff-careers-brown/jobs/details/Rare-Materials-Cataloguer_REQ196302?q=carter%20brown

*Job Description:*

The John Carter Brown Library at Brown University is a world-renowned
center for research focused on the early Americas (15th-19th centuries) and
based on its exceptional collections; the JCB supports research and
researchers through its digital initiatives, fellowships and programs
including for Brown faculty and students and communities locally and around
the world. The JCB is committed to expert cataloguing of its collections,
its robust cataloguing program has been long recognized for leading early
modern bibliographic information and cataloguing practices.

The John Carter Brown Library (JCB) seeks a Rare Materials Cataloguer (with
an emphasis on Spanish and Portuguese languages) to join its growing team.
Working with JCB staff across departments, and reporting to the Head of
Cataloguing Services, the Rare Materials Cataloguer will support the
library’s essential discovery and access work through cataloguing and
digitization. The Rare Materials Cataloguer will be responsible for
creating MARC records using various DCRM standards to do excellent,
full-level work on library collections, and for creating NACO records and
occasional SACO records.

*This is a fully on-site position.*

*Education and Experience*

   - MLS degree from an accredited institution.
   - Minimum of five years’ experience using various DCRM standards and
   OCLC Connexion to create records for printed monographs, broadsides, and
   serials; demonstrated understanding of LC PCC Policy Statements, Library of
   Congress Subject Headings, and MARC 21 bibliographic formats or equivalent
   combination of education and experience.
   - Fluency or demonstrated proficiency in the Spanish and Portuguese
   languages.
   - Working knowledge of Latin, and other European languages and / or
   indigenous Latin American languages.
   - Knowledge of European and Latin American history, preferred.
   - Strong English language communication skills.
   - Knowledge of enumerative bibliographical sources and research
   techniques, including knowledge of major reference sources covering rare
   and early printed materials.
   - NACO independence and experience developing SACO proposals, desirable.
   - Considerable knowledge of online database searching, technical
   processing, bibliographic utilities, library physical processing and
   preservation, and careful handling of rare materials.
   - Preferred experience using the Exlibris integrated library system
   (ILS) for Alma and Primo.
   - Ability to work with Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Excel.
   - Understanding of policies and practices within the special collections
   library world.
   - Ability to resolve complex bibliographic problems and effectively
   communicate results with colleagues and / or patrons.
   - Possess a willingness and ability to support and promote a diverse and
   inclusive campus community.


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"Outside of a dog,
a book is probably man's best friend,
and inside of a dog,
it's too dark to read.
- Groucho Marx"

Allison Rich
Head of Cataloguing and Technical Services
ESTC and NACO Coordinator
John Carter Brown Library
Providence, Rhode Island
Allison_Rich at brown.edu
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