Special Collections Librarian: A description for the special collections librarian job
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Special Collections Librarian: Collects and organizes books, pamphlets, manuscripts, and other materials on select subjects to be used for research: Organizes collections according to field of interest. Examines reference works and consults specialists preparatory to selecting materials for collections. Compiles bibliographies. Appraises books, using references, for example bibliographies, book auction records, and special catalogs on incunabula (printing prior to 1500). Publishes papers and bibliographies on special collections to notify scholars of available materials. Lectures on booklore, for example history of printing, bindings, and illuminations. May also plan and arrange displays for library exhibits. May also index and reproduce materials for sale to other libraries.
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