Library Collections Specialist VI

Princeton University•Princeton, NJ

11d•$32•Onsite

About The Position

Marquand Library seeks to hire a Library Collections Specialist, Level VI (LCS VI). The Marquand Library of Art and Archaeology is one of the oldest and most extensive art libraries in America. The collection of over 500,000 volumes covers world art and architecture from antiquity to the present and includes distinguished rare book holdings. Marquand serves the Princeton University community and scholars from around the world, attracting over 150,000 visitors a year.

Requirements

Minimum two years of experience in an academic, research, or special library, or a public library with a research and/or special collections component
Knowledge of bibliographic conventions and experience searching online catalogs and research databases
Experience with digital library projects, knowledge of metadata formats and conventions, and an aptitude for learning software used to process, organize, and describe digital documents
Experience with antiquarian library or archival collections
Reading knowledge of one foreign language relevant to Marquand, preferably a Romance or Germanic language
Ability to work with bibliographic citations in several languages
Self-starter with the ability to prioritize, be highly productive, and do sustained and accurate detail work at a computer
Affinity for teamwork and leadership, and the ability to be flexible and resourceful in a fast-paced environment
Intermediate computer skills including desktop productivity software and scanning, and basic knowledge of computer hardware, printers and imaging equipment
Library public service experience and service orientation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Arts or higher degree strongly preferred
College-level academic work in the Humanities and knowledge of one of the visually-oriented disciplines such as art history, archaeology, or media studies
Knowledge of rare book cataloging standards, XML, and Alma or similar integrated library software
Working knowledge of book preservation techniques and standards

Responsibilities

Create metadata, process documents, and create and maintain websites for the Digital Library.
Help maintain the vault stacks and secure reading room.
Prepare materials for transfer to ReCAP.
Manage patron requests for original photography and publication permissions for Marquand collections.
Manage student employees doing higher-level processing and quality control work in support of Digital Library projects.
Liaise regularly with professionals across the Library, especially those in the Rare Books, Preservation and Conservation, Library IT, and Cataloging departments.
Staff Marquand’s service desks, including the Rare Book Reading Room desk, six to eight hours per week or as needed.
Assist individuals and classes with rare book collections following preservation and security protocols.