The incumbent provides timely access to Harvard Library collections by
providing original and copy cataloging, and related authority work, for Loeb
Music Library collections in multiple formats and languages.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Catalogs music materials in all formats including scores, audio and
video recordings, CD-ROMS, digital formats, newly emerging media, and
books, in a variety of languages·
- Creates original catalog records in an automated environment using MARC
and non-MARC schemas as necessary; performs
routine and complex copy cataloging - Performs subject analysis and
classification - Works according to changing daily priorities, demonstrates flexibility
and ability to shift between multiple tasks effectively - Performs duties with professionalism, which includes relating to others
in group settings and individually in a courteous, cooperative, sensitive, and
collegial manner - Contributes to the overall goals of the department as appropriate
Qualifications:
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MLS or
equivalent combination of education and experience - Advanced
knowledge of music, preferably obtained through formal education - Experience
performing music cataloging - Knowledge
of RDA, LC-PCC Policy Statements, MLA Best Practices
for Music Cataloging, AACR2, Library
of Congress Rule Interpretations, Library of Congress Subject Headings,
Library of Congress Classification, and MARC 21 bibliographic formats,
especially scores and recordings - Knowledge
of authority control concepts required, including the use of authority
records in cataloging - Knowledge
of music literature and reference sources - Advanced
knowledge of OCLC searching and cataloging procedures, and the use of
integrated library systems - Must have
excellent English language communication skills and a demonstrated working
knowledge of one or more foreign languages used in materials processed by
the unit·
- College degree in
music strongly preferred - Knowledge of
creating MARC authority records preferred - Library
experience in an academic library technical services environment desirable -
Knowledge of
Aleph cataloging module desirable. - Experience using
macros or other productivity tools desirable.
Salary Information:
$20.00-$30.00 /hr. The salary offer will be commensurate with experience.