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Posted: 22-Dec-22
Location: USA - MA - Cambridge
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 61060BR
Although the position will remain posted until filled, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by end of day on February 3, 2023.
Houghton Library, the primary repository for Harvard's rare books and manuscripts, seeks an innovative, collaborative, and motivated full-time permanent Special Projects Cataloger. Reporting to the Head of Rare Book Section, the incumbent will be responsible for providing original and complex copy cataloging for all printed materials, including The Edison Miniature Book & Manuscript Collection which ranges from pre-1700 to modern, following prescribed national standards. Some of the projects will involve cataloging large collections from the backlog, as well as newly acquired materials. The incumbent will assist the Head of Rare Book Section to support the Houghton Library's efforts to catalog, preserve, and provide access to books, serials, ephemera, and other printed holdings in a variety of formats across Houghton's curatorial areas. Houghton Library's collections range across the history of civilization with particular strengths in European and American history and literature and performing arts.
Houghton Library has recently joined with the Eda Kuhn Loeb Music Library, Fine Arts Library, Harvard Film Archive, and Harvard University Archives to create Archives, Arts, and Special Collections of Harvard Library, a new administrative unit currently planning integrated approaches to technical services for archives and special collections across the portfolio.
Additional Qualifications and Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and issues in academic libraries, higher education, and relevant subject disciplines.
Demonstrated knowledge of descriptive bibliography.
Demonstrated high level of productivity and goal achievement.
Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging and anti-racism.
Demonstrated ability to manage time and tasks independently and complete projects in a timely manner.
Familiarity with linked data models such as BIBFRAME.
Ability to identify basic preservation and conservation issues related to printed materials.
Ability to manage a broad variety of tasks in response to shifting priorities and changing constraints.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment and to interact effectively with a broad variety of personnel within and outside of the department.
Physical Requirements
This position requires lifting and moving of materials weighing up to 40 pounds and pushing heavily loaded book trucks.
Work is performed in an area with library materials that may contain allergens or irritants such as paper dust and/or mold.
Working Conditions
This is an on-site position.
The person in this role will primarily work Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
Salary Grade: 057
Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.
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, or any other characteristic protected by law.
