Temporary Cataloging Assistant
POSITION SUMMARY
As part of a comprehensive collections management project, the Cataloging Assistant will perform hands-on cataloging of the 7,000 uncatalogued library materials.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Undertake ongoing cataloguing and organization of the Library and Archives collection and other collections management activities.
- Perform accurate and consistent copy cataloging and original cataloging including accurate and consistent documentation of bibliographic information and assignment of Library of Congress classification and subject headings.
- Other responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution or relevant professional experience.
- Working knowledge of the Library of Congress systems and AACR2r standards.
- Ability to work with computer database systems. Experience with PastPerfect preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding of the importance behind accurate and consistent description.
- Knowledge of Swedish language is preferred
Temporary Objects Cataloger
POSITION SUMMARY
As part of a comprehensive collections management project, the Objects Cataloger will perform hands-on cataloging and update catalog records for 5,000 museum objects.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Develop accurate description of museum collection objects.
- Create accurate photographic representations of items to incorporate into records.
- Other responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated museum object handling, registration, and cataloging skills
- Demonstrated ability to work with computer database systems. PastPerfect preferred.
- At least 1 year of experience with collections photography and digital image handling.
- Some background in Swedish language or culture desirable.
Project Librarian/Archivist
POSITION SUMMARY
As part of a comprehensive collections management project, the Project Librarian/Archivist will provide direction to the Catalogue Team and work with the Collections Registrar to create cataloging processes and policies. The Project Librarian/Archivist will also undertake ongoing cataloguing and organization of the Library and Archives collection and other collections management activities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The Librarian/Archivist will:
- Perform accurate and consistent copy cataloging and original cataloging including accurate and consistent documentation of bibliographic information and assignment of Library of Congress classification and subject headings.
- Work with the Collections Registrar to oversee and train project team and ASI volunteers.
- Update PastPerfect database catalog and online catalog.
- In accordance with the Collections Policies, advise on library/archives collections deaccesions.
- Other responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution or equivalent combination of education and experience in library, archives, or collections management strongly preferred.
- 1-3 years’ experience as a working in a library or cultural heritage institution.
- Knowledge of or experience with Encoded Archival Description (EAD), Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS), AACR2r, and Library of Congress classification and subject headings preferred.
- Ability to work with computer database systems. Experience with PastPerfect preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to be well-organized and self-directed.
- Knowledge of metadata standards required.
- Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and problem-solving skills required.
- Computer literacy, specifically in Windows-based database management, spreadsheets, and word processing required.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively.
- Some background in Swedish language desirable.
More information and application: http://www.asimn.org/about-us/employment-opportunities