Manuscripts Cataloger 

Announced August 2, 2006 

  

The Organization 

Chartered by the Georgia General Assembly in 1839, the Georgia
Historical Society is a private, non-profit organization that serves as
the historical society for the state of Georgia .    GHS is the oldest
cultural institution in Georgia and one of the oldest state historical
societies in the nation. For over 167 years, GHS has fulfilled its
mission to collect, preserve, and share Georgia 's history by presenting
a variety of educational programs, authoring publications on Georgia and
southern history, and by operating a library and archives at its
statewide headquarters in Savannah . 

  

The foundation of the Georgia Historical Society is our library and
archives, which hold an unparalleled collection of material related to
Georgia history.  Within the library and archives is preserved the
oldest collection of materials related to Georgia history anywhere in
the country, including over 4 million manuscripts, 90,000 photographs,
24,000 architectural drawings, 15,000 rare books, and thousands of maps,
portraits, and artifacts.  Each year, these materials draw thousands
from around the world to Hodgson Hall, built in 1875 and designed by
American Institute of Architects founder Detlief Lienau.  GHS?s vast
collection includes such treasures as an original draft of the U.S.
Constitution, one of only seven in existence; a compass and snuff box
belonging to Georgia founder James Oglethorpe; records related to the
Cherokee Removal of 1836; personal possessions of Confederate Generals
Lafayette McLaws, James Longstreet, and John B. Gordon; and the papers
of Girl Scout founder Juliette Gordon Low. 

  

Position Summary 

Working independently and on a self-initiated basis, the Manuscripts
Cataloger is responsible for updating legacy finding aids and cataloging
manuscript collections within the collection of the Georgia Historical
Society.  This is a full-time, two-year, IMLS grant-funded position.
The Manuscripts Cataloger is a Monday-Friday employee. 

  

Specific Responsibilities 

The statements below describe the scope of responsibilities and
essential job duties of this position, but should not be considered an
all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Incumbent may perform other
duties as assigned.

  

*                  Responsible for updating legacy finding aids within
the collection of the Georgia Historical Society.  This includes
converting legacy finding aids to an electronic format; using a DACS
compliant finding aid template; and creating subject headings using
Library of Congress subject headings. 

  

*                 Catalog backlog of processed manuscript collections
using MARC 21, DACS, and Library of Congress subject headings.   

  

*                  Work with the Special Collections Librarian, the
Senior Archivist, and Library Assistant and under the supervision of the
Director of Library and Archives in integrating the cataloging module of
an ILS into the functions of the Library and Archives Division. 

  

Supervisory responsibilities 

none

  

Experience/Skills Required 

Knowledge, skills and abilities:          Demonstrated ability to work
independently and as a part of a team, to organize and prioritize work
and act with initiative and good judgment.  Must be a self-starter with
flexibility and a willingness to get the job done.  Excellent writing,
editing, and proofing skills, along with excellent problem solving,
interpersonal, and communication skills.  Must be able to work well
under pressure and with attention to detail.  Must represent the Society
in a professional manner and be able to work well with diverse groups of
people including patrons, board members, donors, volunteers, and staff.

  

Education:     ALA-accredited Masters of Library Science with a
concentration in cataloging or a bachelors degree and 2 years of
original cataloging experience in a technical services department of a
public, academic, or special library or archival repository.

  

Required Experience:  Minimum of four years professional experience in
library/archival repository; demonstrated knowledge of cataloging
standards including MARC 21 , AACR2r, and Library of Congress;
demonstrated use of creating/updating records in OCLC; familiarity with
integrated library systems.

  

Preferred Experience:            Familiarity with primary source
material cataloging; archival processing and finding aids; Describing
Archives: A Content Standard; and other cataloging tools such as the Art
and Architecture Thesaurus.

  

Salary and Benefits 

Competitive annual full-time salary.  The Society offers a comprehensive
benefits package that includes health, dental, and disability insurance;
paid holidays, and vacation. 

  

To Apply 

Send cover letter, resume, and confidential salary history to: 

  

Manuscripts Cataloger Search 

Georgia Historical Society 

501 Whitaker Street 

Savannah , GA 31401 

Fax: (912) 651-2831 

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