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Job posting for manuscript and visual materials



New York University Libraries

Cataloger for Manuscripts and Visual Materials

Mellon Foundation grant-funded project, based at the New-York Historical Society Library.  Position is funded until December 31, 2002.

Description: create collection-level and item-level MARC cataloging records for the New-York Historical Society Library?s manuscripts, archives, and visual materials collections, drawing on information from the card catalog, published guides to the collections, and finding aids.  Catalog in NYU?s BobCat system, using AACR2, APPM, Betz?s Graphic Materials, LCSH, AAT, and the MARC format.  Perform substantial name authority research and subject analysis.

Required qualifications: ALA accredited MLS; 2 years cataloging experience; familiarity with MARC AMC and/or VIM formats, RLIN or OCLC, and automated cataloging systems; flexible, creative approach to providing bibliographic control over a large and diverse collection; and experience working with archives and/or visual materials.  Knowledge of American and/or New York history preferred.

Position available: immediately.

Salary: commensurate with experience and background; minimum: $35,000.

The New-York Historical Society Library affiliated with the New York University Libraries in June 1997.  The New-York Historical Society?s research library is one of the oldest in the country, and a principal source for primary and secondary research in the study of New York history and life.  Its collections encompass approximately 400,000 volumes; 7,000 linear feet of manuscripts, including diaries, letters, and military, political and business records; and an estimated one million items in its print, photograph and architecture collections.

To apply: send resume and letter of application, including names, addresses and telephone numbers of 3 references to Ms. Janet Koztowski, Director of Human Resources, New York University Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012.  Applications received by January 5, 2001 will be given full consideration.

NYU ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FROM WOMEN AND MEMBERS OF MINORITY GROUPS.


Maurita Baldock
Archivist
New York University Mellon Project
at The New-York Historical Society
2 West 77th Street
New York, NY 10024
(212) 712-9082