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Position Title: Rare Book Cataloger
Posting Number: 0700012
Position Summary and Responsibilities: The Vassar College Library invites
applications for the position of Rare Book Cataloger. This is a temporary
(2-year), full-time position with the possibility of renewal. Reporting to
the Associate Director of the Libraries for Special Collections, the
successful candidate will have principal responsibility for the
retrospective conversion of selected items in the rare book collection.
May also perform original and copy cataloging of rare books and other
printed materials recently acquired by the Archives & Special Collections
Library. May supervise one or more students.
Qualifications: M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited institution; a B.A. in the
humanities is preferred. Cataloging experience, preferably with rare books
and related materials, required. Knowledge of current standards, practices
and trends in rare books cataloging, experience with AACR2R, LCSH, LC
classification, USMARC formats, metadata standards, DCRB and OCLC
applications. Experience working with an integrated library system,
preferably Innovative's Millennium. Computer proficiency essential.
Bibliographic knowledge of at least two ancient and/or modern European
languages. This position requires excellent organizational skills,
attention to detail, and an ability to work effectively both independently
and as a member of a team.
Compensation: Salary range $46,500-50,000, plus benefits.
To Apply: Please visit us at https://employment.vassar.edu to submit your
cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional
references. Review of applications will begin in late June and will
continue until the position is filled. We anticipate that on-campus
interviews will take place after July 20 for those applicants whose
qualifications are appropriate for this position.
Setting: Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a
highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar
is strongly committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of
a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality,
inclusion and respect for difference. Vassar College is an affirmative
action, equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of
historically underrepresenteed groups are especially encouraged.
Ronald D. Patkus
Associate Director of the Libraries for Special Collections and Adjunct
Associate Professor of History
Vassar College Box 20
124 Raymond Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
845-437-5798 phone
845-437-5797 fax
http://specialcollections.vassar.edu