Position posting at: https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/8122 This is a new position which will work within our cataloging department to support both University Archives, which just joined the library, and Rare Books and Special Collections. Please share with persons currently working as descriptive support staff who may be interested in joining a workplace where their skills and experience in archival description will be needed and respected. (My personal take on the position.) Ruth Tillman Digital Collections Librarian Hesburgh Libraries University of Notre Dame -- As a member of the Strategic Resource Discovery Services (SRDS) team in the Resource Description & Discovery Services (RDDS) unit, the incumbent in this position performs a variety of cataloging and resource description functions to support the discovery of the Hesburgh Libraries' most unique collections, with a particular focus on identified priorities in Rare Books and Special Collections and University Archives. Reporting to the Supervisor, SRDS, and working closely with archival processing staff, this individual is responsible for both MARC 21 based cataloging of rare and special collections materials and for providing support for the creation of finding aids for archival collections in the Hesburgh Libraries. This position also supports description, discovery and metadata needs for digital exhibits, collections and special projects, as needed. The incumbent will perform a variety of tasks to support discovery of special and archival collections, including creation of preliminary brief records to guarantee minimal access to strategic resources as soon as possible after receipt; copy and original cataloging; archival description and arrangement; name and subject authority work. While this is not a supervisory position with direct reports, the incumbent will function as a lead or expert resource for other RDDS staff who may contribute to the description of archival resources and may monitor their work. Position responsibilities include: - Archival processing support for Rare Books and Special Collections and University Archives, including description and arrangement; includes application of DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), EAD (Encoded Archival Description) and locally established best practices and standards; use of an archival management system (such as ArchivesSpace or AtoM) - MARC 21 based cataloging of materials housed in Rare Books and Special Collections (primarily printed books but could include other formats such as maps, broadsides, etc.); creation of MARC versions of EAD finding aids; requires application of descriptive standards such as AACR2, RDA, DCRM, DACS; includes application/interpretation of name and subject authority standards - Resource description support for digital projects/collections/exhibits as required; may require creation of MARC records or application of metadata schemes such as Dublin Core, VRA, etc Required Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree required, Humanities preferred. - 3 – 4 years experience - Archival processing experience - Experience using an archival management system - Demonstrated experience applying DACS/EAD - Evidence of formal archival training, particularly in description and arrangement, such as SAA (Society of American Archivists) courses or certification (attach if applicable) - Strong working knowledge of/demonstrated formal training in at least one language other than English for the purposes of bibliographic description and subject analysis. High level of comfort with technology as it relates to computer use, including basic file management, troubleshooting, use of standard office software applications such as Microsoft Office; excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently and within teams. Preferred Qualifications - Experience using OCLC Connexion for original cataloging and authority work in an academic library setting; experience using the cataloging module of an integrated library system, (Ex Libris' ALEPH product preferred) - Fluency in MARC 21 - Demonstrated experience applying AACR2/RDA/DCRM Rare book/special collections cataloging experience Department Hiring Pay Range: $37,000 - $50,000