Cataloging Assistant, Library

Description:

Working in the New York office of the Tianjin-Juilliard School, the Library Cataloging Assistant is responsible for cataloging scores and books for the Tianjin-Juilliard Library; manages shipments of materials to Tianjin, maintains spreadsheets of purchases and gifts; manages acquisitions of materials for the TJS library; attends weekly meetings of the NY-based Tianjin team. Works closely with the Director of the Tianjin-Juilliard Library.

The salary for this role is $58,000.00 annually.

Working at Juilliard

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Role Responsibilities:

• Perform original and copy cataloging of library scores and books for the Tianjin-Juilliard Library.
• Work closely with other library catalogers.
• Manage acquisitions for the TJS Library.
• Maintain spreadsheets for tracking of all purchases and gifts.
• Prepare shipments of materials to Tianjin.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in music.
• Experience with original and copy cataloging on OCLC; knowledge of AACR2 , RDA, international cataloging principles and practices, Library of Congress Subject Headings, and other relevant tools.
• Foreign language facility, especially bibliographic knowledge of German, French and Italian.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to function efficiently within a busy and demanding work environment.
• Knowledge of music reference sources.
• Strong commitment to library service.

Preferred Background:

• Experience with music library cataloging and technical services.
• Master’s degree in music.
• ALA-accredited M.L.S. degree

Please note that cover letters are required of all applicants.

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