Dear All, Please see the below job posting which I hope you will share with anyone you think may be interested in applying.
JUDAICA SPECIAL COLLECTIONS CATALOGING LIBRARIAN The Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts at the Penn Libraries is accepting applications for a Judaica Special Collections Cataloging Librarian. This is a full time, 12 month, ongoing position. To see the full posting and to apply for the position, please follow this link: https://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/38472 Duties The Judaica Special Collections Cataloging Librarian will be responsible for original and complex cataloging of all rare Judaica materials, including all printed formats, codex and single-item manuscripts, archives and digital collections, held in the Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts and at the Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies. The Judaica Special Collections Cataloging Librarian reports to the Director of the Special Collections Processing Center in the Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts. This person will also communicate regularly with the Schottenstein-Jesselson Curator of Judaica Collections concerning a variety of collection-related responsibilities. In addition to cataloging all rare Judaica materials, the position will also accession these materials, independently define policies and best practices for the cataloging and processing of rare Judaica; independently establish cataloging priorities and workflows; and independently develop and implement special projects. This person will play a central role in division-wide strategic planning, and will work in collaboration with other divisions of the Library to develop innovative methods of describing and disseminating library material, reflecting the newest developments in the field. The Judaica Special Collections Cataloging Librarian will be expected to make innovative contributions to collections processing writ large, and represent Penn Libraries at national and international levels to report on and seek out innovative collaborative cataloging and digitization projects. Qualifications Required: * Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library science program and 3 to 5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of experience and graduate education in a subject-related field, are required. * Strong knowledge of the Hebrew, Yiddish, German and Latin languages, including rules for Romanization, as prescribed by the ALA-LC transliteration scheme for Hebrew. * Demonstrated progressively-responsible experience cataloging rare materials in Hebrew and Yiddish * Thorough knowledge of MARC21, AACR2, Library of Congress Rule Interpretations, Library of Congress Subject Headings and Classification and, if implemented, Resource Description & Access (RDA), EAD, and AT. * Experience with bibliographic utilities, such as OCLC, and network-based tools, such as Cataloger's Desktop and Classification Web. * Facility in the use of computer applications. * Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing effective work routines and procedures. * Ability to work both independently and with others in a dynamic and collaborative work environment. * Strong oral and written communication skills, with an excellent knowledge of English, including ability to understand, interpret and write complex documentation. Desired: * Minimum of three years' experience in original cataloging. * Supervisory experience, including supervision of non-professional staff. * Reading knowledge of other languages. * Familiarity with non-MARC metadata schemas. Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job. This is a Grade 027 position with a minimum annual salary of $64,900 Library Overview The Penn Libraries serve the world-class faculty and students of Penn's 12 schools. The Libraries' collections comprise more than 7 million volumes, over 100,000 journals, some 2 million digitized images, and extraordinary rare and unique materials that document the intellectual and cultural experience of ancient and modern civilizations. Through our collaborative relationships, we supplement Penn's great local collections with physical access to the Center for Research Libraries (approximately 5 million items), the combined holdings of the Ivies (more than 70 million volumes), and exclusive electronic access to some 2 million public domain titles in the HathiTrust. Today, the Libraries play an instrumental role in developing new technologies for information discovery and dissemination and are noted for groundbreaking work in digital library design. To learn more about the Penn Libraries, visit http://www.library.upenn.edu University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Should you have any questions, please contact Penn's Recruitment and Staffing department at recruitm...@hr.upenn.edu<mailto:recruitm...@hr.upenn.edu> or (215) 898-7287. The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status in the administration of its admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or other University-administered programs or in its employment practices. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, Sansom Place East, 3600 Chestnut Street, Suite 228, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 746-7088 (Fax). http://www.upenn.edu/affirm-action/ . The University of Pennsylvania Libraries is committed to a diverse workforce. To learn more, please visit: http://guides.library.upenn.edu/gold We have partnered with HireRight, one of the world's largest background screening providers, to implement employment screening solutions that ensure positive partnerships between Penn and new employees. Many thanks! Arthur -- Arthur Kiron, Ph.D. Schottenstein-Jesselson Curator of Judaica Collections University of Pennsylvania Libraries 3420 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-6206 Tel: (215) 573-7431 Fax: (215) 898-0559 Web: http://www.library.upenn.edu/collections/judaica/ Wednesdays and Fridays at: Library at the Hebert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies 420 Walnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19106 Tel: (215) 746-1290 Web: https://www.library.upenn.edu/lkcajs
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