Cataloger, William James College, (Newton, MA)

Posted October 19, 2026

Job Description:

William James College Library is a small academic library specializing in psychology and behavioral health. As part of our EBSCO Discovery Service implementation, we are seeking a qualified cataloger to review and standardize our Koha ILS MARC records. Working in Koha, the cataloger will review existing bibliographic records, remove records for electronic resources, and reconcile catalog records with the library’s print collection of approximately 400 books. This is a temporary position with a maximum of 100 hours spread over one month. Exact hours are flexible, but we anticipate the need for at least 25 hours on campus to reconcile the print collection against current catalog records.

Position Duties:

• Perform original and complex copy cataloging
• Batch edit and delete MARC and item records
• Reconcile the print collection against current catalog records
• Update and standardize existing MARC and item records

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in library and information science or equivalent experience
• Two or more years of professional cataloging experience
• Ability to work independently and manage project deadlines
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Must be available to work on campus

Hours & Compensation:

Schedule: 25 hours per week; Hybrid with at least 25 hours onsite over the course of the placement

Salary: $26.00 per hour

This is a temporary, hybrid position at William James College in Newton, MA. Specific hours and days on-site will be determined by business needs and are subject to change with appropriate advanced notice.

How To Apply:

Submit your resume via the BiblioTemps job board, linked here.

Please contact [email protected] with any questions you may have.