Rare Visual Materials Catalog Librarian [Boston Athenaeum, Boston, MA]

The Boston Athenæum seeks a Rare Visual Materials Catalog Librarian reporting to the Head of Technical Services in consultation with the Curator of Prints & Photographs for matters pertaining to work prioritization and curatorial expertise.• Provide access to the Athenæum’s rare visual materials in the collections of the Athenæum’s Prints & Photographs Department • Perform full descriptive MARC 21 original and complex copy cataloging of bibliographic records in OCLC Connexion following DCRM(G) standards and local practice for visual materials and import them into the Library’s Voyager integrated library system • Establish and/or revise authorized access points in the LC Name Authority File by creating or editing authority records according to NACO/RDA standards • QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • Master of Library Science from an ALA-accredited school • Background in art history and/or American studies desirable • Formal training in rare visual materials cataloging required • Three to five years recent experience performing original, complex cataloging of visual materials using DCRM(G) and GHIC on OCLC required • Experience with integrated library systems required; Voyager preferable • Working knowledge of MARC21 coding, LC-PCC PS, OCLC bibliographic standards, Catalogers Desktop, and GMGPC required • • To apply: Please submit Cover Letter, Resume, and three professional references to Hrtechnicalservices@bostonathenaeum.org. FOR A DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION PLEASE VISIT http://www.bostonathenaeum.org Posted on: 11/12/2015