Dermatology, General Medicine, and Science Cataloging Librarian

Position Summary
Indiana University Bloomington Libraries Lilly Library seeks a collaborative enthusiastic and innovative librarian to serve as the inaugural Dermatology General Medicine and Science Cataloging Librarian. The cataloger will work closely with the Head Cataloging & Description and the Silver-Norman Curator of Dermatology General Medicine and Science to describe and make available Lilly Library materials relating to dermatology general medicine and science in all formats. The Lilly Library is Indiana Universitys principal rare books manuscripts and special collections library. The librarys actively-used and dynamically-growing collections relating to dermatology general medicine and science include thousands of titles ranging from the Middle Ages to the present day with active collecting areas including public health ephemera medical quackery womens health and obstetrics nautical medicine and syphilis. The majority of these collections which include print and manuscript materials are in English Latin Italian French German and Spanish with other languages represented in smaller numbers. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative environment with colleagues within the Lilly Library and the IU Libraries system. This is a tenure-track position with requirements for ongoing professional development and service. Responsibilities Reporting to the Head Cataloging & Description the Dermatology General Medicine and Science Cataloging Librarian will: Serve as the primary cataloger for all Lilly Library materials relating to dermatology general medicine and science in all formats Organize and lead special projects relating to intellectual and physical control of Lilly Library materials relating to dermatology general medicine and science Collaborate with the Silver-Normal Curator of Dermatology General Medicine and Science on interpreting and increasing awareness of the Lilly Librarys collections relating to dermatology general medicine and science 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 librarians practice and contribute meaningfully to the profession