Special Collections Project Cataloguer

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Bryn Mawr College:

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Job Description:

Position Overview: Bryn Mawr College Special Collections is seeking a Part-Time, Special Collections Project Cataloguer to support our rare books, manuscripts, and graphic arts collections. The cataloguer will operate within Special Collections, a team-based department in Library and Information Technology Services (LITS). The Special Collections Project Cataloguer will employ nationally recognized standards and best practices to classify and catalog books and rare materials. The position works closely with the Director of Special Collections and the Curator/Academic Liaison for Rare Books & Manuscripts to ensure the long-term accessibility and usability of the College’s collections, addressing backlog priorities and new acquisitions.

Schedule & Benefits: Bryn Mawr is committed to building and sustaining a campus community where faculty and staff can thrive. The College offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. This part-time staff position has an anticipated schedule of 25 hours per week, fully on campus, between Monday through Friday. Benefits for this part-time role include paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holidays), retirement contributions, short-term disability, and tuition benefits. Waiting periods may apply.

Characteristic Responsibilities:

• Perform copy or original cataloging and classification, entering the records into OCLC and Alma, on materials from the 16th to the 21st century.

• Use appropriate name and subject authority headings from LC, RBMS, or other controlled vocabularies.

• Enhance and correct minimally cataloged records/collections on a variety of object types including illustrated books, artists’ books, children’s literature, and more.

• Physically process, house, shelve materials, and identify items for preservation/conservation.

• Participate in ongoing stacks management projects.

• Identify materials for cataloging and retention in support of collection development priorities.

• Represent Special Collections in internal Primo NDE working group.

• Support department outreach activities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies from an ALA-accredited program is preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of relevant professional cataloging experience.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Dexterity sufficient to safely handle rare/fragile objects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Successful completion of satisfactory background checks required.

To apply, upload your complete application package as a single PDF document. A complete application package includes: 1) cover letter; 2) resume; and 3) contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, with an application deadline of October 28, 2026.

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