Description: Search Reopened. The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Libraries invites applications for a newly reconfigured position representing a collaboration between the University's School of Music and its Libraries. We seek applications and nominations of dynamic, innovative and creative individuals to lead the Music Library, one of 28 specialized units in the University of Minnesota Libraries, with collections of 60,000 books, 25,000 scores, 40,000 recordings, rare books, and notable special collections. The position reports to the Coordinator for Humanities Collections, Collection Development and Management Team, and works closely with the Director and faculty of the School of Music. Qualified applicants will be granted an adjunct faculty appointment in the School of Music. All library staff must have the ability to work effectively with a diverse community of faculty, students, and library colleagues in a team environment.

Environment: The University and the College of Liberal Arts have made significant new investments in the School of Music in faculty, facilities, technology, curricular programs and outreach. The growth and vitality of the Music Library is part of the School's plan of excellence as it approaches its Centennial year. The University of Minnesota, located in the center of the beautiful Twin Cities metropolitan area, is one of the most comprehensive universities in the country, offering 161 bachelor's degrees, 218 master's degrees, 114 doctoral degrees, and 5 professional degrees.

Qualifications: Required: Academic: ALA accredited MLS or an advanced degree with relevant experience; supervisory experience; strong commitment to library public service; familiarity with digital technology; excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively with a diverse clientele. For adjunct appointment in the School of Music, the candidate must hold a terminal degree in a field of music, such as applied performance, musicology, ethnomusicology, theory or music education, with evidence of successful professional scholarly and teaching experience. Desired: Academic: Advanced degree or significant graduate-level course work in a field of music; working knowledge of modern foreign language(s) other than English; collection development experience; knowledge of archival practices for sound recordings.

Salary, Rank & Benefits: This is a full-time, 12-month, continuous appointment track, academic/professional position with probationary appointment at either the Assistant or Associate Librarian rank. Rank for adjunct appointment in the School of Music will be appropriate to the level of education and scholarship, without tenure. The Libraries offers for this position a highly competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience, with excellent benefits and substantial moving allowance. An additional stipend from the School of Music will be offered to qualifying candidates who will assume certain teaching responsibilities.

Deadline: Position is available April 1, 2002. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Application: Send a letter of application, résumé, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three current professional references to: Human Resources, University Libraries, 499 Wilson Library, 309 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis MN 55455-0414. Please identify your application with the number UL152. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

Description: The University of Richmond libraries seek a dynamic individual to serve as its Music Librarian. This individual will be responsible for the overall management of the Music Library and must be willing to experiment and seek new ways to use technology to provide access to music resources in all appropriate, useful formats.

Responsibilities: Responsible for planning, personnel, supervision, training, and day-to-day operations of the Music Library. This entails selection, receipt, and cataloging of music materials. Serves as the library's liaison to the Music Department. Provides instruction in library research methods in music. Participates in initiatives of the library's Outreach and Instruction team. Will participate in the library's planning and implementation of Endeavor's ENCompass product for organizing and providing access to digital information.

Required Qualifications: Master's degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited program; minimum of three years' experience, including at least two in music librarianship; in-depth and wide-ranging knowledge of music and music history; knowledge of current and emerging trends in music librarianship; creative problem-solving skills; effective oral and written communication.

Desirable Qualifications: Bachelor's and/or master's degree(s) in music or music history; knowledge of French, German, or other languages useful in the study of music and in music cataloging; experience with Endeavor's Voyager system; supervisory experience.

Description: Provides full range of reference services; other duties might include cataloging, acquisitions, or others, depending on experience.

Qualifications: Either 1) an MLS from ALA accredited institution (or actively pursuing MLS) and significant musical experience (a degree in music is preferred) or 2) a graduate degree in music with significant library/research experience, and the following: Knowledge of music literature, previous reference experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, service orientation, familiarity with online resources, bibliographic knowledge of German and a Romance language preferred. Cataloging experience desirable but not required.

Terms of Employment: Part-time; 7-17 hours per week; primarily daytime Monday through Friday with some flexibility TBA between candidate and department.

Deadline: Available immediately.

Application: Send résumé and letter of application to John Buschman, Talbott Library, Westminster Choir College of Rider University, 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ 08540. Rider University is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, or any other non-job related criteria.

John Andrus, Music Cataloger, SUNY at Stony Brook

Antoinette Powell, Music Librarian, Assistant Professor, Lawrence University