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Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in music from a recognized college or university and a master's degree in library science from an accredited library school. Master's degree in Music History preferred. In exceptional instances, specialized education, training and/or experience may be substituted for part or all of the educational requirements. Relevant subject knowledge required; competency in foreign languages desirable; knowledge of basic bibliographic tools and sources in the subject area; knowledge of good reference techniques; strong commitment to public service; willingness to assume responsibility and carry out assignments independently; good oral and written communication skills; ability to work well with staff and public; initiative; dependability; good judgement; tact; flexibility; courtesy.

Duties: Under supervision, and within the framework of Library policies and practices, to participate in reference service to the public. The work also includes performance of various tasks requiring the successful application of the knowledge of professional literature, bibliographic sources, and principles of information delivery and services.

Salary & Benefits: $34,298 - $46,298, DOE. The Boston Public Library offers a generous benefits package including up to six weeks of vacation, fifteen sick days, personal time, group health which is 90% employer paid, 100% employer paid dental/vision plan, guaranteed pension plan, deferred compensation opportunities, and professional development.

Requirements: Must be a resident of the City of Boston upon first day of hire.

Application: Please send résumé and cover letter to: Boston Public Library, Attention: Human Resources, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02117. Or fax to: (617) 266-4673. Or e-mail to: HR@BPL.ORG.

Responsibilities: The California State University, Northridge, Library is seeking an energetic enthusiastic, and technologically knowledgeable librarian to serve as the Library's specialist in the Fine and Performing Arts. The Fine and Performing Arts Librarian will provide general reference service to faculty, students and community users, select materials in appropriate disciplines for the Library's fine and performing arts collections, participate in providing course specific library instruction, and assist in developing print and technology-based instructional materials. The Fine Arts Librarian also assists in planning, coordinating, evaluating and managing the Library's service programs associated with the Media/Fine Arts/Reserve service desk. Includes some evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications: Required: ALA accredited graduate degree (or equivalent degree); knowledge of fine and performing arts sources; customer service orientation and enthusiasm for public service; excellent communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a culturally diverse and rapidly evolving environment; demonstrated ability and experience in using electronic bibliographic resources, including the WWW; demonstrated capability and commitment to engage in research and/or continued professional development worthy of promotion and tenure as a faculty member in the CSU system; ability to work independently and as a team member in a dynamic environment and on variety of simultaneous projects, and an ability and desire to promote library services and collections. Preferred: An advanced degree or substantial coursework in the fine or performing arts, experience providing a variety of media services, experience providing services and collections related to a reserve reading room or collection, experience creating web pages and/or using authoring and presentation software; experience conducting library presentations and/or teaching, experience with collection development, including media; experience supervising of staff and student employees, experience in fund raising or grant writing.

General Information: California State University, Northridge, is one of the largest campuses of the California State University System. Located in the San Fernando Valley, 25 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles, it is the only public university in this metropolitan suburb of 1.2 million people. The student body of approximately 30,000 reflects the ethnic and cultural diversity of the region. CSU Northridge, is a comprehensive University offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in over 50 fields as well as credentials in the field of education. The University is committed to creating a community in which individuals from different backgrounds can live, learn and work together. For more information about the Library, please check the website at http://library.csun.edu.

Salary & Benefits: Senior Assistant Librarian. Salary: Minimum salary of $48,156 and an excellent benefits package. Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. This is a 12-month tenure track position.

Deadline: Screening to begin February 18, 2002, but preference will be given to applications received by March 20, 2002. Effective date of appointment: June 1, 2002.

Application: Send résumé with names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Michael Barrett, Chair, Reference and Instructional Services, California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA 91330-8326. Email: michael.barrett@csun.edu.

Summary: Performs original and copy cataloging of printed music, sound recordings, books, and microforms. May have some collection development responsibilities.

Responsibilities: Performs original and copy cataloging of printed music, sound recordings, books, and microforms, and related authority work as needed, utilizing OCLC, MARC, AACR2rev, LCSH, LC classification schedule M, and Voyager. Assists with maintenance of online bibliographic and authority files. Occasional special projects as assigned. May supervise student assistants. Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited program in library science required. A degree in music required; a graduate degree in music preferred. Familiarity with PC operations required. Familiarity with integrated online library systems required. Working knowledge of searching, creating, and editing bibliographic records in OCLC as well as name and subject authority files strongly preferred. Music cataloging experience in an academic environment preferred. Problem-solving, organizational skills, and attention to detail required. Bibliographic knowledge of two or more foreign languages, Western European languages preferred, and ability to work with Cyrillic and other non-Roman alphabets desirable. Excellent interpersonal skills required. Flexibility, self-motivation, and ability to work collegially, collaboratively, and effectively with minimal supervision necessary.

Salary: Dependent upon qualifications and experience, minimum $30,700.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application: Send letter of application and résumé, including names of three references, to Peter J. Devlin, Personnel Librarian, Northwestern University Library, 1935 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208-2300 or library-personnel@northwestern.edu. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment eligibility verification required upon hire.

Position Description: The Music Librarian has responsibility for planning, developing, managing, and evaluating the facilities of the music collection in the University Library and will teach a music appreciation course. The librarian works directly with students and faculty in a service-oriented environment and acts as primary liaison between the library and the School of Performing arts. The Music Librarian contributes to the overall program, coordinates functions with public and technical services staff. The Music Librarian will participate in library instruction and the reference rotation.

Qualifications: Required: MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited program; a Bachelor's Degree in Music (Master's preferred); knowledge of and skills in the use of electronic resources and services; strong commitment to responsive and innovative service; the ability to balance varied responsibilities; excellent communication skills; the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues and students; Preferred: Experience in an academic library; teaching/training experience.

Rank & Salary: Faculty/Staff; twelve month appointment: salary commensurate with experience, beginning salary $32,680; good benefits/vacation package; tuition remission.

Deadline: Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Application: Please send letter of application, résumé, and list of three references to: Jean Thomason, Samford University Library, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, Alabama, 35229-7008.

Description: The University of Kansas Libraries invites applications for the position of Music and Dance Librarian. A complete position announcement is available from the address below. This position serves as head of the Thomas Gorton Music and Dance Library, a newly constructed facility, opened in Summer 2000, located in Murphy Hall, the Music building on the Lawrence campus. Provides leadership for all operations of the Thomas Gorton Music and Dance Library. The Gorton Music and Dance Library serves academic programs through the doctoral level in Applied Music, Musicology, Music History, Music Theory and Composition, Music Education and Music Therapy, as well as undergraduate programs in all performance areas for dance and music (including theater, voice, music history, composition, music theory and music education). The collection contains over 80,000 volumes and scores, 25,000 sound recordings, 500 videocassettes, 8,200 microforms, and 400 subscriptions to periodicals and other serials, and monumental sets and collected editions.

Responsibilities: The Music and Dance Librarian is directly responsible for providing user services and instruction, collection development, management of the facility, and planning. Supervises 2 library assistants and approximately 3 FTE student assistants. Works closely with constituents, and with other operations affecting the Music and Dance Library, including centralized ordering and cataloging. Participates in professional service and demonstrates scholarly accomplishment.

Required Qualifications: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program. Bachelor's degree in music or dance. Experience with music materials in an academic or research library. A working knowledge of dance materials. Strong commitment to collection building and to active, innovative public service programs. Effective oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with faculty, students and staff. Experience conducting database searches. Knowledge of bibliographic resources in music and dance. Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, organize, and implement services and operations. Strong leadership potential.

Preferred Qualifications: Professional library experience with music and dance materials. Advanced degree in musicology. Reference, instructional and collection development experience with music and dance materials. Successful supervisory experience. Reading knowledge of German, Spanish, French, Italian, or other Western European languages. Experience with an integrated library system.

Salary & Benefits: Full-time, 12-month, tenure-track appointment. Highly competitive salary and benefits package.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin January 7, 2002. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Application: For full consideration, applicants must provide a letter indicating how their experience relates to each of the required and preferred qualifications. In addition, a curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references are also required. Please send this material to: Sandra K. Gilliland, Asst. to the Dean; University of Kansas Libraries; 502 Watson Library; 1425 Jayhawk Blvd.; Lawrence, Kansas 66045-7544; phone: (785) 864-8922; fax: (785) 864-5311; e-mail: sgilliland@ku.edu. An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

Description: 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.

Responsibilities: Direct all activities of the Music Library. Exercise overall responsibility for music collection policy, materials selection, evaluation, fund management, and faculty liaison. Provide electronic and traditional reference and information services for library users. Work with the faculty and the Director of the School of Music to integrate library resources into curriculum and programs, particularly in the area of digital technology. Oversee 2.0 FTE paraprofessional staff, and numerous student assistants. Work with the University Librarian and the Director of the School of Music to build the Music Library's endowment as part of the University's Capital Campaign. Work within the Libraries team structure to advance library goals and activities. Develop and teach courses in the School of Music in an area of expertise (see Qualifications below) as part of the adjunct appointment in the School of Music.

Qualifications: Required: ALA accredited MLS or equivalent; 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: 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 UL148. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.