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Temporary Library Cataloger Position

Rhode Island Heritage Harbor Foundation

Bristol, Rhode Island

Application Deadline

Apply By Jan 1st, 2021

Wages

$20.00 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Bristol, RI

Hours

Not Specified

MLS

Preferred

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Not Required

Type of Library

Other

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Job Description

Librarians needed for temporary project listing, categorizing and packing the 9,000-volume scholarly library in American History of Dr. Patrick T. Conley, Historian Laureate of Rhode Island for accession by Newport’s historic Redwood Library. A MLS is essential as are cataloging and computer skills. Work in an elegant setting with convenient parking, and flexible hours at $20.00 per hour. Some knowledge of American History is desirable.

Qualifications:

  • MLS from an ALA-accredited institution, with education and/or experience in science librarianship.
  • Some experience indexing American History monographs preferred.
  • Knowledge and work experience using classification schema(s), including Library of Congress, SuDocs and/or Dewey, and experience with MARC 21 standard. Additionally, knowledge of RDA core elements, and OCLC system.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Posted Nov 24, 2020