NJSLA Jobs: Librarian II, New York Public Library

Reporting to the Curator of the Berg Collection, the Librarian II:

Catalogs rare books and manuscripts, and other rare materials in USMARC format (later, RDA) in accord with DCRM, RBMS thesauri, and AAT Thesaurus for Graphic Materials, in OCLC and in the Library’s on-line catalog.
Serves in the Berg reading room daily, providing assistance to researchers and supervising the proper use of materials, computer, and microform reader in accord with established procedures.
Replies in a timely manner to e-mail, fax, telephone, and written reference queries.
Supervises interns and volunteers as necessary.
Searches online for items in dealer and auction house catalogs as directed by Curator.
Assists Curator with special projects as required, possibly including presentations to small groups.
Performs related duties as required.

Key Competencies:

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and an ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library and Information Studies, preferably with a special collections; second advanced degree in literature
Experience cataloging rare materials in OCLC in accord with DCRM standards and utilizing LCSH
Experience working with an integrated library system
Proficient computer skills, including applications related to data organization, Microsoft Excel and Access
Experience providing in-person and remote public service in a rare book, manuscript, or archive collection
Knowledge of databases and bibliographies related to antiquarian books
Experience giving presentations of rare materials
Experience using RBMS Thesauri and AAT Thesaurus for Graphic Materials in cataloging rare materials preferred
Experience cataloging in Millenium preferred
Experience implementing knowledge of descriptive bibliography preferred
Supervisory experience preferred
Experience interacting with book dealers preferred
Experience evaluating and selecting rare materials for conservation treatment preferred

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