Rare Book & Ephemera Cataloger, Eclectibles, Tolland, CT

Posted July 30, 2018

POSITION DESCRIPTION: RARE BOOK AND EPHEMERA CATALOGER

Part-time: initially approximately 18 hours a week; full-time employment after 6 mos.

Eclectibles was established in 1987 with a clientele of both private and institutional collectors of original materials from the 18th through the mid-20th centuries. Primary focus is on ephemera, collections, manuscripts and related materials. Located in private premises in Tolland CT.

Primary duties to include:

• Cataloguing, researching and listing of new inventory.
• Assist in book and ephemera fair set up and break-down, clients interface, invoice preparation and related responsibilities.
• Maintain inventory control.
• Participate in document preparation.
• Other duties as needed.

The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes and skills:

• Previous experience in antiquarian book selling or library work is preferred but not essential.
• Demonstrated proficiency and capabilities with personal computers, website interfaces and database, word processing and design software.
• An appreciation and understanding of handling original antiquarian items.
• An interest in the promotion and preservation of antiquarian ephemera and books
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of analytical, organizational, communication, project, and time management skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and complete tasks and projects on time.
• Work independently.
• Dependable and prompt.
• Ability to lift and carry boxes weighing approximately 30 pounds.

Starting Salary $15-20 per hour commensurate with experience. Growth opportunity.

Please send resume and references to [email protected].