He was appointed chief librarian of the university library in 1850.

In 1812 he was appointed librarian, having served as assistant for two years.

In 1812 he was appointed librarian after serving as assistant for two years.

In 1812 he was appointed librarian to the Academy, having serving as assistant for two years.

Cutter was appointed assistant librarian of while still a student there.

In 1869, he was appointed assistant librarian to the Conservatory.

In 1876 he was appointed librarian for the French Senate.

That year, he was appointed librarian at Miami and served continuously until his retirement in 1956.

In 1873, he was appointed principal librarian of the British Museum.

He was also appointed librarian of Durham from 1862.