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• Rare books cataloging – Performs original and complex copy cataloging for rare and special materials in a variety of formats (e.g. books, serials, broadsides, posters, prints, maps, single item manuscripts) and languages, adhering to the MARC21, RDA, and DCRM standards as appropriate. Formulates subject headings and call numbers, applying Library of Congress Subject Headings and LC Classification, respectively. Creates and updates authority records, contributing to NACO as appropriate.
• Preservation – Contributes to the preservation of collection materials through the assessment of items to determine when conservation treatment or specialized housing is appropriate.
• Rare books processing – Works closely with colleagues in the Rare Books and Special Collections and University Archives Departments to identify and process rare materials, including the creation of bookmarks used to identify rare materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree – preferably in specific subject areas relevant to the rare books collection, such as history, literature, art, or medieval studies) OR an MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program
• Demonstrated original cataloging experience, preferably with rare materials
• Knowledge of national and international cataloging standards and controlled vocabularies, in particular, RDA, MARC21, and Library of Congress Classification and Subject Headings
• Reading proficiency in at least one foreign language and familiarity with additional languages other than English.
• Ability to work with other unfamiliar languages
• Familiarity with the principles of identity management, authority control, and the application of controlled vocabularies
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills to the cataloging process, particularly when dealing with materials that deviate from the standard format of modern and commonly encountered library resources

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of other data content standards, including Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials (Books) (DCRM), Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials (Manuscripts) (DCRM), and/or Descriptive Cataloging of Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, and Early Modern Manuscripts (AMREMM)
• Specialized knowledge of rare book cataloging, including signatures and provenance description as well as description of binding and copy specific details for selected materials
• Prior experience working with rare books, manuscripts, or special collections in a library or cultural heritage institution
• Understanding of preservation and conservation issues related to rare books, including proper handling, caring, and storage
• Understanding of special collections cataloging best practices, including familiarity with and the ability to use specialized resources for researching rare materials
• Proficiency in one or more foreign languages relevant to the Hesburgh Libraries rare books collections (e.g., Latin, Romance languages, Irish, Slavic languages)

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About University of Notre Dame

The Hesburgh Libraries at the University of Notre Dame advances institutional priorities by utilizing a talent process that maximizes professional and personal potential, implementing innovative services that further intellectual inquiry, and facilitating access to knowledge across a wide range of scholarly resources in numerous disciplines and formats. The Hesburgh Libraries system and the flagship Hesburgh Library building are named in honor of Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C. (1917-2015), who served as Notre Dame's 15th president for 35 years and, according to The New York Times, "transformed Catholic higher education in America and raised a powerful moral voice in national affairs." As Father Hesburgh first envisioned, the library serves as the academic heart of the University and stands as a symbol of academic excellence and the pursuit of truth both on Notre Dame’s storied Indiana campus and with scholarly communities around the world.

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