Cataloging Associate (Part-Time), Princeton Theological Seminary, (Princeton, NJ)

Posted August 18, 2026

Job Description/ Position Duties:

The Cataloging Associate prepares physical library materials for patron use and for ensuring proper access to those materials through standard print cataloging and serials practices and procedures.

• Provide original and copy cataloging of all library materials in all formats across the library’s collections, including general, periodical, and special collections.
• Contribute to cataloging related projects, authority work, documentation, and workflow redesign.
• Assist with the physical processing and management of all collection materials.
• Assist with serials management: check-in, holdings, claiming, bindery preparation, and other tasks to support the serials workflow.
• Perform other cataloging-related tasks and special projects as assigned.
• Serve as requested on committees, task forces and community groups; partner with standing committees, and organizations in the region to share best practices and build partnerships, as requested.
• Participate in departmental activities, including regular training sessions, professional development, and other library-wide initiatives.

Qualifications:

• BA degree, or some college with 1-2 years of experience in a library.
• Some knowledge of relevant cataloging, metadata, and encoding standards (e.g. RDA,MARC21, AACR2) and familiarity with cooperative cataloging programs and initiatives, including OCLC, NACO and others.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to work collaboratively with other staff members.
• Demonstrated flexibility, openness to change and innovation, and a tolerance for ambiguity.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science.
• Familiarity with Innovative Interface’s Sierra system and OCLC Connexion.
• Familiarity with one or more of the European languages heavily represented in the library’s collections.
• Theological degree or coursework. Familiarity with theological or religious terms, history, or concepts.

Physical / Environmental Demands:

Retrieving, boxing, and unboxing of library materials. Physical processing of library materials. Moving, retrieving, and shelving of library materials. Moving between computer workstations as needed for cataloging and special project assignments. Lifting up to 40 lbs.

This description reflects essential functions of the position; it does not restrict tasks that may be assigned or changed at any time.

How To Apply:

Interested candidates for the Administration and Staff positions should submit a cover letter, résumé/curriculum vitae (please name your documents as follows: Last Name, First Name – Document Name), and the names and contact information for three references to the Human Resources Office at Princeton Theological Seminary at [email protected].

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