Aga Khan Cataloger – MIT Libraries

The Libraries, to perform original and complex copy MARC cataloging of materials in the Aga Khan collection, including text and special formats in English, Arabic, Persian, Turkish, and other languages. Will create original catalog records in OCLC; create authority records for all unique headings in accordance with local practices; process, research, identify, and perform original cataloging for images and photographs of art, architecture, and urban planning in an online database; perform authority work following national standards and MIT practices; work with staff to prioritize workflow; participate in provision of reference and circulation activities; and direct students in routine tasks. May assist faculty and students in the use of analog and digital collections, including online access to digital images. Will report to the head of cataloging and metadata services and to the Rotch images librarian.

REQUIREMENTS: current enrollment in library school program or ALA-MLS/MLIS; ability to transliterate Arabic and Persian and catalog in these languages; ability to catalog in Turkish; knowledge of monographs cataloging, cataloging standards, authority standards, and metadata standards demonstrated through successful coursework or experience; initiative; flexibility; ability to work both independently and as part of a team; solid organizational skills, including ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and exercise good judgment; excellent analytical skills; strong communication and interpersonal skills for receiving training, collaborating, problem resolution, and public service; and solid computer skills and knowledge of database programs. Fluency in Arabic, Persian, and Turkish desirable; as are experience in original or image cataloging in an academic environment and knowledge of VRA Core. MIT-00004487-O

This is a temporary, two-year appointment.

Visual Arts Resources Coordinator – College of the Holy Cross

The Visual Arts Resources Coordinator will work closely with the Visual Arts Faculty and Librarians in managing the College’s slide and digital image collections, an essential teaching resource. He/she will collaborate with faculty in preparing, editing, and presenting images within the classroom setting. The Coordinator will become the primary campus resource person for ArtStor, as well as other image databases. He/she will also be responsible for the overall acquisition, processing, cataloguing, and maintenance of both slide and digital images. The successful candidate will be a proven team player able to work closely with faculty, librarians, media specialists, information technology staff, and students and will be capable of teaching designation courses within the Department of Visual Arts. The Coordinator will serve as reference librarian to the Visual Arts Department.
of teaching designation courses within the Department of Visual Arts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MA in Art History and MLS required. Experience in classroom teaching desired. Working knowledge of image cataloging procedures and management, library systems and practices, including authority control. He/she must have thorough knowledge of current cataloging standards (AACR2, Library of Congress Subject Headings, OCLC, MARC, Dublin Core, VRA, and other metadata schema). Will stay abreast of issues and trends in the management of digital images and be able to evaluate and implement future improvements. Knowledge of digital rights management essential. Knowledge of image editing software (Photoshop).

To Apply:

Please visit: www.holycross.edu/human_resources/

or Mail cover letter, resume and contact information for 3 references to:

Assistant Director/Employment
College of the Holy Cross
One College Street
Worcester, MA 01610,

or Fax: 508-793-3575

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.

A member of the Colleges of Worcester Consortium

Image Cataloging and Technical Assistant

Req Number: mit-00004596
Department: Libraries
Location(s): Cambridge MA
FT/PT: Full Time
Employment / Payroll Category: Support

The Libraries, to perform original cataloging and subject indexing of images in digital and analog format. Using national standards, will create, edit, and maintain records in a FileMaker Pro database; verify personal and corporate names, series, and subject headings in authority files and create authority files; participate in the creation and editing of local terms and practices; participate in training cataloging team, including resolving and documenting complex cataloging issues; maintain quality assurance of unit’s cataloging work; be responsible for documentation of local customization to the cataloging database, including recommendations for layout modifications; participate in collection development activities including weeding, recommendations, and replacements; participate in circulation and reference services; and perform other duties as needed, including use of the collections and online presentation tools.

REQUIREMENTS: a high school diploma or equivalent (two years of college preferred); two years’ direct/related experience that has provided a solid understanding of library functions; reading knowledge of one foreign language (German, French, Italian, Spanish); strong computer skills and demonstrated experience successfully using database applications; and an aptitude for accurate, detail-oriented, quantitative assignments and for working with multiple software applications; ability to work independently and manage competing priorities; and demonstrated organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills. Post high school education may count toward experience requirement. Subject background in art or architectural history and a background in image cataloging desired; as is working knowledge of metadata schemas and classification tools such as VRA Core, cataloging cultural objects, Library of Congress, and other authority files (AAT, ULAN, TGN). Experience using FileMaker Pro also desired, including creating layouts and scripting. MIT-00004596-5