Manuscript Cataloger
Harvard College Library, Houghton Library, Cambridge, MA

 Duties And Responsibilities
Works w/team of archivists/librarians responsible for processing and original description/cataloging of manuscripts, archival collections, visual materials, and realia in a variety of subject areas, languages, and time periods. Reporting to Associate Librarian of Houghton Library for Technical Services, assists in timely/effective description of manuscript materials; Develops processing plan for manuscript collections as assigned; sorts/arranges/describes materials in an EAD/XML finding aid; Creates MARC records for finished collections in ALEPH/HOLLIS; Assists in accessioning/preprocessing of new manuscript acquisitions; Accessions previously unaccessioned material, focusing on Theatre materials; Performs other duties as needed, and/or made possible by incumbent's subject strengths; May supervise student/hourly/or project staff; job involves moving/lifting heavy cartons up to 40 lbs; significant time spent at computer keyboard, exposure to library-related allergens.

 Required Education, Experience and Skills
Basic Qualifications: B.A. w/MLS, from ALA-accredited academic program preferred, and/or M.A. w/archival concentration required; 2+ yrs exp arranging/describing manuscript/archival materials w/demonstrated exp processing large collections and creating EAD finding aids; familiarity w/MARC & DACS for original cataloging of manuscript materials/authority files/computer applications required; familiarity w/accepted conservation/preservation methods of special collections required; flexibility, versatility/tolerance for change are essential; Reading knowledge of 1+ European languages; Demonstrated proficiency w/computer applications/online bibliographic systems. Other Requirements: Broad knowledge of American and modern European culture/history, supervisory exp highly desirable; demonstrated ability to manage workflow/multiple tasks, attention to detail/complex problem-solving skills; ability to work independently/collaborate in team environment in a cooperative/collegial fashion.

 Additional Web Position Listing
The manuscript collections of the Houghton Library form one of the world's pre-eminent collections of manuscripts. The collections, over 6,000,000+ items, comprise papyri, early European manuscripts, the Hyde collection of Dr. Samuel Johnson, extensive literary manuscripts (including one of the most significant archive of nineteenth- and twentieth-century American literature), publishing records, photographs, musical scores, philosophical writings, materials documenting the history of printing and graphic arts, theatrical history, as well as political, missionary, and other historical materials.

To Apply:
Please apply through the Harvard University Job Postings list (http://jobs.harvard.edu/). Requisition Number 32453.

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Susan C. Pyzynski

Associate Librarian for Technical Services

Houghton Library

Harvard University

Cambridge MA 02138

tele: 617-496-6340

fax: 617-495-1376

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