Project Cataloger – Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts Images Project
(Full-time)
The Morgan Library & Musem, New York, NY

Job Responsibilities

The Morgan Library & Museum invites applications for the position of
Project Cataloger for the Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts Images
Project. This is a full-time temporary position, funded for 2 years as
part of the Morgan’s collaboration with the Index of Christian Art to
photograph, digitize, and describe all iconographical significant
illustrations in the Morgan’s collection of medieval and Renaissance
manuscripts. The Project Cataloger is responsible for processing and
loading records created by the Index of Christian Art into the Morgan’s
online catalog, CORSAIR, as well as revising these records to bring them
into conformity with the data standards used by the Morgan. The
cataloger also creates new records, based on published descriptions and
curatorial files, for images of manuscripts that fall outside the scope
of the Index of Christian Art project. This position will report to the
Head of Cataloging and Database Maintenance.

Qualifications

- MLS or MLS candidate with substantial experience working with special
collections
- Working knowledge of the MARC format and AACR2
- Background in Liberal Arts required; medieval history or literature
preferred
- Experience with online library system required; experience with
Voyager preferred
- Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, attention to detail
- Demonstrated skill with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time

Compensation: Commensurate with experience; excellent benefit plan

To apply: Interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter with
salary requirements and resume to:

Human Resources
icacat@themorgan.org

The DAAP Library will have job opening as of August 1st. The job is our Senior Library Associate – responsible for circulation/student assistants and general reference. This is a great job for someone who is wanting supervisory library experience and wants to work in an art library. Our current staff member is retiring after over 34 years – so that is a testimonial that the job is worth keeping! We are anxious to find someone with a love of art and design, students, and learning! If you have any recommendations, please spread the word or direct individuals to contact me.

Sincerely,

Jane A. Carlin
513-556-1319

(PS – I will be out of town from June 13 to July 17 so if you do have any recommendations the sooner they contact me, the better!) Thanks so
much)

DUTIES:

Reporting to the Associate Librarian for Reader and Circulation Services, creates and implements resource training, programming, outreach initiatives and provides reference service by performing the following duties:

- Create, organize and implement appropriate training for all users (CMA staff, CMA/CRWU Joint Program participants, scholars, museum members, public and other researchers), including, but not limited to, group training, individual training and customized training

- Keeps all users apprised of new resources and changes to existing resources

- Works with museum departments and outside institutions to determine service/instruction and programming needs

- Creates and implements programming which utilizes the library and archives collections to attract viable new audiences

- Creates and implements programming to expand member benefits

- Provides reference services to users

- Manages the Library on Wednesday evenings during academic year as assigned

- Prepares annual and statistical reports as requested

- Maintains proficiency in relevant functions of the Aleph system and other electronic resources used in providing reference services

- Oversees organization of book sale

QUALIFICATIONS: 

- Bachelor’s Degree in Art History and Masters’ degree in library science (M.L.S.)

- Two to three years related experience and /or training

Please submit a resume, cover letter and three references NO LATER THAN JULY 1, 2007  to:

    The Cleveland Museum of Art

    Human Resources Department

    11150 East Blvd.

    Cleveland,  OH  44106

Resume, cover letter and three references may also be sent to:  resume@clevelandart.org

Full vacancy announcement with complete list of qualifications at:  http://libraries.mit.edu/about/jobs.html.

Provides leadership of reference services provided by Rotch Library for Architecture and Planning. Oversees and participates in full array of comprehensive services and reference activities. Serves as  liaison to Urban Studies, Urban Planning and/or Real Estate, and develops resources and services in these areas. Works with Head of GIS services in assisting users with spatially related research, primarily using ESRI software, and connecting users to relevant GIS and data resources. Contributes to local and system-wide instruction and training programs. Depending on experience, will immediately or eventually assume supervisory responsibility for Circulation Supervisor.

Qualifications:  Required – ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS; one year professional experience in an academic or research organization; ability to work effectively with and understand information needs of faculty, students, and staff; demonstrated skill in providing reference and research assistance – preferably in urban planning or related disciplines; working knowledge of or successful coursework using GIS; excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; experience or demonstrated potential in effective leadership, coordination, and supervision of staff; high degree of computer literacy, ability to learn new software and technology to utilize in library service delivery; flexibility and ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment; awareness of current trends in the field of librarianship and commitment to professional contribution.

Hiring Salary:  $44,000 minimum.  Actual salary and appointment level will depend on qualifications and experience.

Application review begins immediately. Send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to resumes-lib@mit.edu.

MIT offers excellent benefits including a choice of health and retirement plans, a dental plan, tuition assistance and a relocation allowance.  The Libraries affords a flexible and collegial working environment and fosters professional growth of its staff with management training and travel funding for professional meetings. 

MIT is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community and particularly encourages applications from qualified women and ethnic minority candidates.

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