Senior Art and Manuscript Cataloger

 Folger Shakespeare Library
Title: Senior Art and Manuscript Cataloger
Grade: 11 (exempt)
Reports to: Head of Cataloging

ENVIRONMENT
Home to the world's largest Shakespeare collection and a primary repository for research material from the early modern period (1500-1750), Folger Shakespeare Library is an internationally recognized research library offering advanced scholarly programs in the humanities; a national leader in how Shakespeare is taught in grades K-12; and an award-winning producer of cultural and arts programs -- theater, music, poetry, exhibits, lectures, and family programs. The Library's collections include rare printed books, manuscripts, works of art, audiovisual materials, and modern scholarship. These materials extend beyond Shakespeare to include a wide range of disciplines -- history and politics, theology and exploration, law and the arts. Learn more at www.folger.edu. 

EDUCATION/SKILLS
***Required
- Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program
- Coursework or background in the field of visual materials, manuscripts, rare books, or descriptive bibliography
- In-depth knowledge of online cataloging, including art cataloging
- Reading knowledge of at least one European language other than English, and bibliographic knowledge of European languages
- Familiarity with key people and events from early modern British or European history and literature
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail
- Good computer skills

***Strongly preferred
- B.A. and/or graduate degree in British or European art history, history, or literature
- Demonstrated ability to carefully handle fragile rare materials
- Reading knowledge of at least two of the following in this order of
preference: Latin, German, French, or Dutch
- Familiarity with Shakespeare's plays
- Demonstrated ability to participate in a team project, to follow technical instructions and to resolve bibliographical problems 

***Desired
- Ability to read English secretary hand
- Background or interest in theater history

EXPERIENCE
***Required
- Five years' MARC cataloging experience, including original cataloging, using one or more of the following: AACR2, Graphic Materials, AMREMM, APPM, DACS, DCRB/DCRM(B), or CCO
- Two years' experience cataloging graphic materials
- Experience in subject and form/genre analysis using one or more of the
following: Thesaurus for Graphic Materials, AAT, IconClass, RBMS thesauri, or Library of Congress subject headings
- Experience working with a bibliographic utility such as RLIN or OCLC

***Strongly preferred
- Experience cataloging rare books or manuscripts
- Experience creating finding aids, preferably in EAD

***Desired
- Experience in NACO contribution
- Experience with the Voyager ILS

WORKING CONDITIONS
35-hour work week, Monday through Friday, with rotational Saturday Reading Room duty. The position requires lifting and carrying heavy items (up to 20 lbs.), climbing ladders, and pushing fully-loaded book trucks.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES
None

POSITION DUTIES
Under the supervision of the Head of Cataloging and in general consultation with the Curator of Art & Special Collections and the Curator of Manuscripts, has primary responsibility for bibliographic control of the library's art and manuscript collections. 
- Creates and upgrades full item- and collection-level MARC 21 cataloging records for graphic materials (prints, drawings, and
photographs) and realia, dating ca. 1500 to the present
- Creates and upgrades full item- and collection-level MARC 21 cataloging records for manuscripts, dating ca. 1500 to the present
- Assigns subject and form/genre headings
- Performs authority control; establishes and revises name headings in the LC/NACO Authority File
- Performs database maintenance
- Creates and maintains EAD-encoded finding aids
- Keeps abreast of revisions in cataloging rules and trends -Other duties as assigned

BENEFITS
The Folger offers a competitive benefits package, including: a standard 35 hour week; 10 paid holidays, generous annual leave; outstanding health and dental plans; and TIAA-CREF retirement plans. Salary in the low 50's.

TO APPLY
Send cover letter and resume, with the names, addresses and telephone numbers or e-mail addresses of three references to: 
Katharine Beckman, Human Resources Manager
or jobs@folger.edu  

Position open until filled.
Applications received by 8 February 2008 will be assured of first consideration.