Rare Materials Project Cataloguer, Smith College (Northampton)
Reporting to the Head of Technical Services for Special Collections and working closely with the Curator of Rare Books, the Rare Books Project Cataloger will create new or copy records for a wide variety of rare and/or unique bibliographic materials in the Mortimer Rare Book Collection, the Sophia Smith Collection, and College Archives. The project cataloger also will improve existing stub records to further facilitate discovery and access. This position may supervise a student worker. This is a limited-term position expected to run for three years from the date of hire and is covered by a collective bargaining unit.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIRED Qualifications (education, experience, certifications, licenses, knowledge, skills):
-MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program
-1-5 years' experience in rare material and copy cataloging
Knowledge of:
-Creating original and complex copy metadata for rare materials in OCLC WorldShare with demonstrated experience working with Bibliographic metadata structures, standards, and best practices including DCRM(B) and RDA.
-Reading knowledge of at least one foreign language.
-Ability to identify and describe copy-specific features of a book, including noteworthy provenance.
Skills:
-Best practices for handling, housing, and preservation of rare books.
-Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and an ability to organize and prioritize work effectively.
-Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Full/Part Time
Contract
Education
MLS/Masters
Salary
$70,558.00 / year
Salary Notes
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with a progressive wage schedule.
Closing Date
How to Apply
For additional information or to apply, please visit: https://smithcollege.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/smithcollege/job/Smith-College/Rare-Materials-Project-Cataloguer_R-202600199-1
Posted
2026-04-30