Religious Collections Cataloging Librarian

Religious Collections Cataloging Librarian

Indiana University Bloomington Libraries’ Lilly Library seeks a collaborative, enthusiastic, and innovative librarian to serve as the inaugural Religious Collections Cataloging Librarian. Funded by a dedicated endowment, the cataloger will work closely with the Head, Cataloging & Description, and the Curator of Religious Collections to describe and make available Lilly Library materials relating to religion and spirituality in all formats. The Lilly Library is Indiana University’s principal rare books, manuscripts, and special collections library. The library’s actively used and dynamically growing collections encompass manuscripts, printed books, and devotional objects spanning a wide chronological and geographical span.

Responsibilities: Serve as the primary cataloger for all Lilly Library materials relating to religion and spirituality in all formats. Organize and lead special projects relating to intellectual and physical control of Lilly Library materials relating to religion and spirituality. Collaborate with the Curator of Religious Collections on interpreting and increasing awareness of the Lilly Library’s collections relating to religion and spirituality. Participate in departmental conversations and contribute to internal policy development and documentation. Keep abreast of national developments in cataloging standards and best practices as they emerge and develop. Engage in service and professional development activities that enrich the librarian’s practice and contribute meaningfully to the profession.

Qualifications: ALA-accredited graduate degree in library or information science or international equivalent. Candidates with an advanced degree in a relevant subject area and relevant experience in a library setting will also be considered. A minimum of 2 years’ professional cataloging experience, including original and complex copy cataloging. Demonstrated working knowledge of the following metadata content standards and tools: MARC21; Resource Description and Access (RDA); Library of Congress classification and subject headings.

For complete posting with additional responsibilities, required and preferred qualifications, and benefit programs information go tohttps://libraries.indiana.edu/job-postings-librarians.

To Apply: Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by April 15, 2026, will be assured full consideration. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to libhire@iu.edu. Please note: The expected start date is September 21, 2026, but it is negotiable. H-1B sponsorship is not available for this position. Initial online interviews will occur from late April through mid-May; on-campus interviews will take place between May 27 and July 2.

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