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Cataloging Librarian at Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University Library has an opening for an entry-level Cataloging
Librarian who will work in Cataloging and in Special Collections & Archives.
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn on the job and apply a variety of
skills. See the full job description at
and follow the links to apply. Applications received by April 18, 2008,
will be given first consideration.
With a new University President and initiatives within and outside the
Library, it is an exciting time to be at Wesleyan University! Wesleyan is a
highly selective liberal arts university located in Middletown, Connecticut,
a town of 47,000 on the Connecticut River just south of Hartford.
Middletown is a two-hour drive from New York, Boston, and the Berkshires.
Benefits include but are not limited to 25 days vacation per year, a
generous tuition benefit for children, and Wesleyan course remission for
spouses and partners.
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Cataloging Librarian
Wesleyan University
Middletown, Connecticut
Reporting to the Head Cataloging Librarian, this position is responsible for
original and complex copy cataloging of material in all formats, in English
and other languages. The position is shared between the Cataloging
Department and Special Collections & Archives. The person in the position
will provide training and guidance to staff members in these and other
departments that work in the online catalog.
Typical Duties:
Catalog all formats of material which may include serials, video recordings,
musical sound recordings, and electronic resources, in English and other
languages. Catalog published materials in Special Collections & Archives
including rare books, artists' books, local history, and archival book
collections, applying rare book thesaurus terms and copy-specific
information.
Review vendor-supplied MARC records for electronic resources prior to data
loads.
Facilitate training and guidance in the application of cataloging rules and
standards.
Delegate appropriate work to Special Collections & Archives student workers
doing physical shelf preparation of materials including marking, plating,
housing, and minor repairs.
Work with the Archives Assistant to ensure that procedures for transferring
materials from the open stacks to Special Collections & Archives are
followed.
Assist with formulating cataloging policies and address cataloging
priorities.
Assist in design and manage retrospective conversion and database cleanup
projects.
Collaborate with staff in Cataloging, Technical Services, and Special
Collections & Archives to evaluate workflow and formulate new workflow.
Contribute to library efforts to improve information discovery through new
services and technologies.
Keep current in the field through reading and regular participation in
professional meetings, committees, training sessions, listservs, and blogs.
Participate in the Wesleyan community; serve on university committees as
appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications:
MLS degree from an accredited library school; minimum of one year relevant
experience which may include internships. Experience with original and
complex copy cataloging in an ILS, preferably Voyager. Experience with
AACR2, MARC, and LC classification and name/subject headings. Proven reading
knowledge of at least one Western European language in addition to English.
Ability to work collegially and independently. Excellent written and oral
communication, organizational, and computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with special collections cataloging including DCRM-B and rare
book thesauri. Proven reading knowledge of German and Latin. Bibliographic
knowledge of at least one non-Roman script such as Russian, Asian languages,
Arabic, and/or Indic languages, and the ability to romanize or learn to
romanize other scripts. Experience with OCLC Connexion.
Minimum Salary: $40,000.00
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however those
received by April 18, 2008, will be given first consideration. Apply to the
Careers@Wesleyan website: https://careers.wesleyan.edu