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Description: The Augustana College Library is seeking applications for the position of Reference Librarian. The Reference Librarian will work with seven other librarians to facilitate the use of information resources in the teaching and learning of the college community. This is an excellent opportunity for a librarian seeking to undertake a variety of projects in a supportive, risk-taking environment. Responsibilities include reference, information literacy instruction, collection development, liaison with teaching faculty in the Fine and Performing Arts Division (including Music, Art, Art History, Speech Communication, Theater Arts and Communications Sciences & Disorders), and coordinating the exhibits and programming of the library.

Qualifications: Required qualifications include the following: excellent public service and teaching skills; a commitment to the role of the library in liberal learning; excellent oral and written communication skills; an MLS from an ALA accredited program or an equivalent qualification; and a sense of humor. Desirable qualifications include evidence of an interest in and/or experience with the development of displays, exhibits, and programming. The Augustana Library is "the living room of the campus," and as such organizes exhibits and programming to draw students and faculty into the library and foster the common intellectual life and community of Augustana College. The successful candidate will also be comfortable with the variety of computing technologies used in an up-to-date academic library. She or he will also be a team player who can work with library staff and faculty in developing new approaches to reference and instruction.

Environment: Rock Island is one of the Quad Cities, a diverse metropolitan area on the Mississippi River with about 350,000 residents. Augustana College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from minority professionals. The college does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability or creed. The college is a highly selective, four-year, liberal arts institution. The student body numbers about 2,200, most of whom live in residence halls located on a scenic, wooded 115-acre campus. Visit the college web site at www.augustana.edu to learn more about the College and the Library.

Salary & Benefits: Reference librarians at Augustana College work 10 months of the year and evening and weekend duties on a rotating basis. Librarians at Augustana are non-tenure track members of the faculty. Salaries are competitive and vary with qualifications and experience. The college provides excellent benefits.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled. Applications received before April 13, 2002 will receive first consideration. Preferably, the successful candidate will start work before the end of August, 2002.

Application: Send application letter, a separate single page statement of your philosophy of librarianship and résumé with the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Mr. Jonathan Miller, Library Director, Augustana College Library, 639 38th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201-2296.

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Description: Performs all duties as described below for an Audiovisual Cataloger. Provides leadership in the understanding and interpretation of FAR and industry cataloging and classification policies. Reviews and revises bibliographic records created by FAR's West Coast staff members, or develops a plan for this review and revision in concert with the Director of Cataloging. Assists in the interviewing and hiring of additional and/or replacement staff, as requested by the Director of Cataloging. Provides training for new staff members in established cataloging and classification conventions as practiced by Follett Audiovisual Resources, and updates staff with policy changes as they are implemented. Oversees the daily operations of the cataloging staff in the West Coast office in accordance with FAR policies and procedures, including work assignments and receipt/return of materials from/to the Crystal Lake, Illinois facility. Assists with the preparation of both probationary and annual performance appraisals, upon the request of the Director of Cataloging.

Responsibilities: Performs original cataloging of audiovisual materials in English and foreign languages, in accordance with FAR and standard library cataloging practices, in Follett's MegaMARC cataloging utility for any and/or all of the following formats: VHS - both educational materials and feature films - 50 % of current workload, DVDs, audiocassettes - both spoken word and music, compact discs - both spoken word and music, CD-ROMs, kits - generally read-along books with cassettes or CDs, laser discs. Provides customization of bibliographic records and classification, using ANSCR, Dewey and/or LC class, to meet the needs of specific library customers. Assists in daily supervision of at least one paraprofessional staff member.

Qualifications: Requirements: M.L.S. from ALA accredited library and information sciences program. Working knowledge of AACR2, 1998 revision; LCRI; MARC 21; LC and LCAC subject headings; Sears Subject Headings; Dewey Decimal Classification and/or ANSCR and/or LC classification; familiarity with name/series and subject authority files and the Subject Cataloging Manual. Experience in cataloging in an online environment. Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills. Ability to work productively, both independently and as part of a group of professional catalogers, with minimal supervision. Preferred: One or more years experience cataloging audiovisual materials. Familiarity with Cataloger's Desktop and Dewey for Windows. Curiosity about the world in which we live, familiarity with music in any/all genres, understanding of the varied needs of school, public and academic libraries, ability to "shift gears" as departmental needs change.

Salary & Benefits: Salary negotiable - commensurate with experience/qualifications. Excellent health and dental insurance; Life, accident and long-term disability insurance; Flexible spending plan; 401K plan; Charity matching program; Tuition reimbursement for qualifying course work; Flexible working schedule.

Application: For more information contact, or send a résumé and letter of application to: Alyssa Resnick, Follett Audiovisual Resources, 6101 W. Centinela Ave., Suite 377, Culver City, CA 90230. 310-216-6392 telephone. 310-216-6395 fax. aresnick@far.follett.com. Website for the Follett Corporation is www.follett.com.

Description: The Georgia Department of Community Affairs is seeking a Curator of Museum Education at the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in Macon.

Qualifications: Position requires knowledge of principles, methods, and practices of musicology and education administration; Georgia and American music history; PC hardware and software; research; and museum practices. Must have excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, as well as problem solving skills. A Bachelor's degree in Education or Museum Studies is required; Master's degree preferred. In addition, four years of experience as an educator in a classroom and/or museum is required.

Salary & Benefits: This is a non-merit position with excellent state benefits and a beginning salary that will be based on experience.

Deadline: February 15, 2002

Application: Send letter of interest and résumé, along with salary requirement, to Ilona Rutherford, Office of Personnel, 60 Executive Park South, Atlanta, GA 30329 by close of business, Friday, February 15, 2002. No phone calls or faxes please. An equal opportunity employer.

Description & Responsibilities: The Eda Kuhn Loeb Music Library seeks a cataloger for special collections of musical scores and books. Under the supervision of the Senior Music Cataloger, responsible for cataloging a portion of the Ward Collection of opera vocal scores at Harvard University, a collection consisting of ca. 8000 musical scores, principally from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Qualifications: Demonstrable music knowledge required; advanced degree in music desirable; basic competence in German and Italian or French; MLS or equivalent; knowledge of AACR2, MARC formats required; experience with HOLLIS or Aleph preferred; must show evidence of results-oriented productivity and ability to work cooperatively in a team-oriented environment.

Salary & Rank: Full-time. Salary Grade 56. This position is temporary through January 15, 2003.

Application: Please use the apply on line feature at http://jobs.harvard.edu/jobs/summ_req?in_post_id=13585 or send your résumé and cover letter to: Harvard University, Resume Processing Center, Req# 12187, 11 Holyoke Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. Please note that upon submitting your credentials, you will become part of Harvard's applicant database, and therefore, may be considered for other suitable positions at the University. Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

Description: Catalog music materials in all formats; provide general and specialized reference service; serve as music subject specialist in collection development and as library representative to Music Dept. May serve as a team leader and on other teams. Ability to progress successfully toward tenure, promotion, and participate fully as Library faculty.

Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent degree, undergraduate degree in music, knowledge of a foreign language; experience with OCLC and Voyager or other library systems.

Rank: This is a 12-month, tenure-track, faculty position.

Application: Send letter of application with names/addresses/phone numbers/emails of 3 references to: Search Committee, Cunningham Memorial Library, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809. ISU is an AA/EOE. For complete job description, see http://odin.indstate.edu/level1.dir/job.dir/jobs.html.

Description: Professional Music Librarian to provide consultant services full time (eight hours a day) on weekdays for a government library located in Washington, D.C. This position entails a special music collection for blind and handicapped individuals.

Responsibilities: Promptly respond to requests received electronically, phone, fax and mail. Supervise and coordinate requests for circulating materials. Work with staff to shelf-read, weed and reorganize a large collection of braille materials both print and audio. Update content of music catalogs and bibliographies.

Qualifications: Bachelor's or graduate degree in music. MLS preferred. Successful public service experience in a music library. Knowledge of basic music reference tools. Experience working with handicapped or disabled patrons highly desirable. Strong patron services experience required. Excellent communications skills required.

Salary & Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience: Benefits after 60 days.

Application: Fax or email résumé to Joanne Schwarz (jschwarz@libraryassociates.com) or Hal Brown (hbrown@libraryassociates.com) FAX: 310-289-9635. Library Associates 800-987-6794.

Description: Manages all aspects of The Research Libraries' Music Division's programs and services, including public service, acquisitions, cataloging, metadata, conservation, exhibitions, publications and public programming. Develops new service models, as well as access and preservation systems; participates in policy, budget and program planning, execution, and evaluation. Incumbent will have responsibility for integrating the programs and services of this division into our networked society via the WWW and other information management systems.

Qualifications: ALA-accredited ML(I)S degree and a graduate degree in musicology or other related discipline required. Experience administering and managing a large music research collection and a thorough knowledge of music-related bibliographical resources preferred. Experience in policy planning, implementation, and assessment; budgeting and personnel management; advanced technology and electronic information management; an ability to read music and working knowledge of at least two Western European languages.

Application: To apply, please send résumé and cover letter, including salary requirements, to: The New York Public Library, HR Dept Code: AG-MUS, 188 Madison Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10016. Or email: hrd@nypl.org. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Description: Managerially responsible for evaluation and supervision of the Music Library. Has responsibility for circulation, reference, library instruction, collection development, and cataloging of music scores and sound recordings. Functions as the liaison between the University Libraries and the School of Music and maintains effective communication with colleagues, faculty, and students. Assists in the development of policies and procedures, and assumes special projects as assigned. Fulfills requirements of faculty status in areas of contributions to librarianship, scholarly activities, and service. Reports to Coordinator of Branch Libraries.

Faculty Responsibilities: Fulfills requirements of faculty status in areas of contributions to librarianship, scholarly activities, and service; participates in professional activities, professional development, scholarly research and publication;serves on library, university, and/or professional committees.

Qualifications: Required: An earned MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program or its equivalent; master's degree in music; experience and/or substantial coursework in cataloging; understanding of issues related to music librarianship, including familiarity with music cataloging standards, online systems, and provision of music reference service and bibliographic instruction; excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and the general public. Preferred: Experience in an academic library, preferably in a music-related position; experience with original cataloging of music materials; supervisory experience; reading knowledge of at least one foreign language.

Salary, Rank & Benefits: Full-time, twelve-month, tenure-track, ranked faculty position. Academic rank commensurate with experience and education, with appointment at assistant professor or above. Salary based on relevant experience, beginning at $40,000. The University offers an attractive package of benefits, including 24 days of paid vacation annually; sick leave; state retirement plan; and a flexible selection of medical, life, dental, and vision insurance; and additional benefits.

Deadline: Complete application must be received by March 1, 2002. Position available July 1, 2002.

Application: Send cover letter, résumé, and the names/addresses/phone numbers/e-mail addresses of three references to: H. Stephen Wright, Associate Dean for Public Services, University Libraries, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115-2868. Nominations invited. More information available at http://libws66.lib.niu.edu/jobs.html.

Description: Responsible to Head, Humanities Resource Group. The William R. Moran Curator for the Archive of Recorded Sound administers and directs programs, including public services, collection development, bibliographic instruction, technical services, preservation, and development for the Archive of Recorded Sound. The Curator also represents the Archive on the Humanities and Areas Studies Group management team responsible for humanities and area studies in the Stanford University Libraries. In addition to advanced subject expertise in the history and technology of sound recording, the Curator must have proven managerial ability and be capable of contributing to the programs and projects of the Libraries in general as well as to the university.

Responsibilities: Defines and implements goals, policies, and services of the Archive of Recorded Sound in accordance with Stanford University Libraries and Academic Information Resources (SUL/AIR) policies. Manages and evaluates the work of the Archive staff. Develops and manages Archive collections to meet Music Department and other university programmatic needs. Cooperates and collaborates with other SUL curators and selectors to assure coverage of interdisciplinary areas and appropriate treatment of archival sound media. Supervises and provides research, reference, and information services in the Archive using both automated and traditional bibliographic and discographic resources. Provides bibliographic instruction in the use of archival materials and reference sources as needed and appropriate. Maintains close contact with the faculty in the Music Department and other departments as appropriate to assure that the Archive collections and services fulfill and anticipate programmatic and research needs. Plans, initiates, and supervises the Archive's collection preservation program. Keeps abreast of current preservation issues and technologies. Advises the SUL Preservation Department on the preservation of archival sound formats and equipment. Stays abreast of current developments in archival practice and theory, particularly with respect to archival sound collections, through active participation in appropriate professional organizations. Represents the Archive in the Humanities and Areas Studies Resource Group and contributes to that group's planning, policy and process. Contributes as appropriate to projects, programs and services of the Humanities and Area Studies Resource Center. Serves on Library committees and manages library projects as appropriate or assigned. Formulates and coordinates the Archive's development and public relations program, working closely with the Library Development Officer and the Associate University Librarian for Collections and Services. Encourages and cultivates close relations with donors of funds and materials relating to the Archive's collections. Initiates and supervises appropriate outreach and fundraising efforts.

Qualifications: Substantial knowledge of and experience in academic or research libraries and the university research environment are required. MLS from an ALA-accredited library school, accreditation in archival management, or the equivalent in training and experience is required. Graduate training in music, musicology or a related field is highly desirable. Advanced knowledge of archival management, the history and technology of sound recording and playback, and the recording industry is required. Demonstrated professional accomplishments relevant to the responsibilities of this position are required. These may include scholarly publications, teaching experience, and library-related publications and presentation. Demonstrated supervisory capacity is required. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively and collegially with library and academic information resources staff as well as with faculty and students is required. Ability to perform effectively in and contribute successfully to a diverse, multicultural workplace environment is also required. Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, is required. Reading knowledge of at least one Western European language is highly desirable. Experience with current technology and information systems is required.

Archive Environment: The libraries of Stanford University consist of roughly seven million volumes and over 500 staff members and include the University Libraries and five "coordinate" (school or institution) libraries. The Stanford University Libraries consist of a main research library (Green Library) and eleven research branch libraries serving the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Located in the Braun Music Center, the Archive of Recorded Sound was one of the first major collections devoted to the acquisition, preservation, and dissemination of historically and artistically significant sound recordings at an educational institution. The Archive houses more than 250,000 recordings and 6,000 prints and manuscript items. Recording formats include wax cylinders, shellac and vinyl discs, acetate and aluminum transcription discs, tapes, and digital recordings of various types. The Archive also maintains an extensive reference collection of books and periodicals on the history and development of the sound recording industry and its major figures. While the Archive's primary user community is the Department of Music, it also serves a variety of other Stanford programs and departments and welcomes researchers from across the nation and abroad.

Salary & Benefits: Compensation will be based on relevant qualifications and experience.

Deadline: Open until appointment is made; applications will be considered when received.

Application: Applicants should supply with their cover letter, a complete statement of their qualifications, a full résumé of their education and relevant experience, and the names and addresses of three references who have knowledge of their professional qualifications for this position. Letters and documents should refer to Position #90 and be addressed to: Carol Olsen, Director of Human Resources, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-3090. Stanford is committed to the principles of diversity and encourages applications from women, members of ethnic minorities, and individuals with disabilities.

Description: The University of Manitoba Libraries consists of eight unit libraries and four satellite information centers located on the Fort Garry and Bannatyne Campuses and at the St. Boniface and Victoria General Hospitals. With collections of over 2 million volumes, an annual operating budget of over 15 million dollars and a full-time equivalent staff of approximately 205 employees, the Libraries serves a community of approximately 38,000 students, faculty, staff and citizen borrowers. The Architecture and Fine Arts Library supports the teaching and research requirements of the Faculty of Architecture, which consists of four graduate departments (Landscape Architecture, Architecture, City Planning and Interior Design) and two undergraduate programs (Environmental Design, Interior Design) and the School of Art, which offers undergraduate degrees in Art History and Studio Art. Service is also extended to members of the design and artistic community and to the general public. The library includes the Slide Collection and the Product Catalogue Collection. The Eckhardt-Gramatté Music Library provides library service to the School of Music and Winnipeg's musical community. In addition to monographs and periodicals, the library's specialized collections include music scores, performance music, phono records, compact discs, audiotapes, and videocassettes. For more information about the Libraries and the University of Manitoba, please visit our web site: http://www.umanitoba.ca/libraries/.

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director of Libraries, the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall operation of both the Architecture/Fine Arts Library and the Eckhardt-Gramatté Music Library in all aspects, including administration of the facilities, policy formulation, collection development, budget preparation and control, physical facilities planning, library user services, planning and developing digital access to visual resources, supervision of staff and staff development. A major fund raising campaign has begun to create a combined Architecture/Fine Arts and Music Library in a new building.

Qualifications: A Master's degree from an ALA accredited library program with an education in or knowledge of subject literature in architecture, planning, landscape architecture, interior design, art or music. An additional graduate degree(s) in a related discipline is preferred. Five years experience at the professional level in a large research or academic library with demonstrated management experience, including planning services, organizing physical spaces, budget administration and directing staff is required. Work experience in an architecture, art, or music branch or special library preferred. Experience with reference services, bibliographic instruction, collection development and a demonstrated knowledge of library information services, emerging electronic information sources, and their application to libraries is required. Experience as a participant in the process of library design and renovation preferred. It is essential that the successful candidate be highly motivated and self-directed, and have a demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent communications and interpersonal skills are required to work successfully with patrons and staff in a variety of situations. The successful candidate should have a commitment to professional growth and is expected to participate in professional development activities.

Salary & Rank: Appointment, including rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. This position may require a two-year probationary period.

Deadline: This position will commence on July 1, 2002 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Application: Applications including curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including phone, e-mail address and fax numbers) of three references to: Chris Anstead, Landmark Consulting Group, 25 Main Street W., Suite 2225, Hamilton, ON L8P 1H1. Or by email to: resumes@landmarkconsulting.org. The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified men and women, including members of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.

Description: Vanderbilt University is seeking a creative and client-centered Music Librarian. Reporting to the Director of the Anne Potter Wilson Music Library, the Music Librarian will perform cataloging, subject analysis, classification and authority work for all materials (monographs, scores, recordings, serials and electronic resources) in the music library. The Music Librarian will work closely with other technical services staff in the Heard library system and will participate in system-wide committees and working groups. With other music library staff, the Music Librarian will contribute to the evaluation and development of collections and services at the music library. Areas for future responsibility may include collection management, public service and digital initiatives.

Qualifications: A Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program and an undergraduate degree in music or the equivalent are required. Also required is knowledge of AACR2, LCRI, music cataloging decisions, LCSH, LC classification, and MARC formats for music; experience using OCLC or another bibliographic utility for cataloging; bibliographic knowledge of one European language. One year of experience in cataloging in an academic or music environment, reading knowledge of German; and a graduate degree in music are preferred qualifications.

Environment: Vanderbilt University consists of ten schools and colleges with an enrollment of over 10,000. The Heard Library system has a collection of over 2.6 million volumes and a staff of 216. The Library is a member of ARL and SOLINET, and participates in PCC, BIBCO, NACO and OCLC Enhance. The Anne Potter Wilson Music Library is located in the 136,000 sq. ft. Blair School of Music. The Blair School has an undergraduate enrollment of 170 music majors and extensive community music programs. The Library supports the research and curriculum needs of the Blair School, as well as providing access to musical knowledge and materials for the wider Vanderbilt community. Resources include over 40,000 books and scores, 20,000 recordings, 170 current journal subscriptions and numerous electronic resources. For more information on the Anne Potter Wilson Music Library and the Blair School of Music, consult the library home page at http://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/music. Vanderbilt University is located in Nashville, Tennessee, a major business and education center in the mid-South with a population of over one million in the metropolitan area.

Salary & Benefits: Salary negotiable depending on experience ($31,000 minimum). Benefits are those applicable to exempt employees of Vanderbilt University, including health care insurance; retirement plan options; a tuition discount program; and paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin no later than April 1, 2002, and continue until the position is filled.

Application: Send letter of application addressing your suitability for this position and résumé, with names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Lisa C. Shipman, Library Personnel Officer, Vanderbilt University Library, 419 21st Avenue South, Nashville,Tennessee 37240-0007. Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Minorities, persons with disabilities, and women are particularly encouraged to apply.