Job Details

RISM Cataloger (Temporary), Harvard University (Cambridge)

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Creates and upgrades RISM records for music scores, chiefly manuscripts, adhering to the RISM Guidelines and applying other standards when needed (e.g. RDA, DCRM(B), DCRMR). Materials may include language content in Romance languages or German.

·         Conducts analysis and research to verify, enhance and create high-quality personal and corporate name authority records in RISM.

·         Ensures accurate recording of provenance, binding and other copy-specific details, and other unique characteristics.

·         Applies accurate and relevant subject and form/genre headings.

·         Contributes to the development and refinement of metadata workflows that support discovery and access.

·         Participates in best practices for inclusive and reparative description where appropriate.

·         Works closely with the Curator and other colleagues to ensure that individual cataloging work aligns with unit-wide policies, priorities, and standards.

·         Assists with project planning as needed.

·         Provides feedback on cataloging workflows, tools, and documentation.

Schedule

3-4 hours/week

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience required.

·         Excellent music-reading ability required and may be tested.

·         Subject knowledge in music, such as coursework related to musicology or music theory, or experience as a performer, required.

Additional Requirements

·         Previous experience with music cataloging helpful but not required.

·         Library degree (completed or in progress) appreciated.

·         Attention to detail, particularly in transcription, important.

·         Must be able to learn new technologies and systems.

·         Familiarity with secondary sources such as thematic catalogs (e.g. Bach-Werke-Verzeichnis) and music encyclopedias (e.g. Grove music online) desirable.

Full/Part Time

Temporary

Education

BA/BS

Salary

$25.00  / hour

Closing Date

How to Apply

Please submit resume to linklat@fas.harvard.edu.

Posted

2026-08-17 |  Quick link to this job