Description: Davidson College Library seeks a Rare Materials Cataloger and Collections Manager to enhance discovery of our collection of rare books and historic maps. Serving as a collaborative member of the Archives & Special Collections team, this position will play a pivotal role in connecting collections to learners in Davidson’s new George Lawrence Abernethy Library by accessioning, cataloging, and digitizing rare materials, implementing collections care tasks and projects, and assisting in the design and preparation of exhibits, programs, and instruction sessions.
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program. Familiarity with the use and application of rare material description and content standards, including MARC 21, DCRM, and RDA, and a willingness to learn others as necessary. Working knowledge of OCLC cataloging utilities. Practice in creating and editing records in a library services platform. Knowledge of best practices for the handling, housing, storage, and preservation of rare materials. Awareness of current and emerging methods for the digitization and display of rare materials in a digital asset management system.