PLACEMENT SERVICE JOB LIST
JULY 2002
2001-2002, No. 11
The BOSTON CONSERVATORY, Boston, Massachusetts, is looking for a Director of the Conservatory Library.
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, Boston, Massachusetts, is looking for a Temporary Reference Librarian I (Music Department).
The MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC, New York, New York, is looking for a Head Catalog Librarian.
The UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI, University, Mississippi, is looking for a Blues Curator and Assistant Professor.
The UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is looking for a Head, Otto E. Albrecht Music Library and Eugene Ormandy Music and Media Center..
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY, Youngstown, Ohio, is looking for an Assistant Reference Librarian.
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OSITIONS PREVIOUSLY POSTEDMIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is looking for Coordinator of Research Collections, Center for Popular Music.
NAXOS is looking for a Website Editor.
NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS/MUSIC DIVISION, Miami, Florida, is looking for a Part-time Music Librarian.
The ORGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY is looking for a Director of Publications.
PHILLIPS EXETER ACADEMY, Exeter, New Hampshire, is looking for a Music/Reference Librarian.
ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY, Chicago, Illinois, is looking for an Assistant Music Librarian.
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY, Huntsville, Texas, is looking for a Reference Librarian/Music Coordinator.
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Responsibilities: Administrative leadership of library operations (including listening and video equipment and the Conservatory’s computer lab; management of a collection serving curricular needs in music, theater, dance and liberal arts core subjects; working closely with the Conservatory’s faculty; managing electronic and traditional reference services; administering library instruction; assistance with grant writing to further library needs; management of the library’s operating and capital budgets; and supervision of a staff of 2 full-time and 2 part-time assistants, plus student workers.
Qualifications: Master’s degree from an accredited program in library science, and an undergraduate degree in music, or equivalent professional library or musical experience are strongly preferred. All candidates must be service-oriented, creative, flexible, and self-motivated and must possess excellent interpersonal skills; oral/written communication abilities; familiarity with digital technology; and awareness of current and future trends in music, dance and theater librarianship. Experience working in an academic library public services position with supervisory experience and working with online resources and library catalogs is desirable.
Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.
Application: Send a cover letter, résumé and the names of three potential references by to: Ms. Aixa Kidd, Director of Human Resources, The Boston Conservatory, 8 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02215. Materials may also be submitted via fax: (617) 536-3176 or email: akidd@bostonconservatory.edu. EOE.
top of pageDuties: 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.
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 judgment; tact; flexibility; courtesy.
Salary & Benefits: This is a temporary 9 month assignment. $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.
Requirement: 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 Email to: HR@BPL.ORG .
The MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC, New York, New York, is looking for a Head Catalog Librarian.
Description: The Head Catalog Librarian establishes cataloging policies and procedures, is in charge of catalog maintenance, and supervises the work of two full-time catalog librarians. He or she catalogs books, scores, videos, recordings, and electronic resources using OCLC, AACR2, modified Dewey classification, and LC subject headings. The position includes approximately five hours per week of reference duties. The Head Catalog Librarian also acts as assistant to the Head Librarian.
Institution: With over 850 students, the Manhattan School of Music is the largest private conservatory in the United States offering degrees in both classical music and jazz. The Frances Hall Ballard Library is a busy, 90,000-item facility run by a highly congenial staff of four professional librarians, three paraprofessionals, and more than 20 student staff. In addition to the Music Library, there is a small Humanities Library that supports the School's non-music curriculum. The Library has cataloged on OCLC since 1990, and converted to an online catalog (Innovative Interfaces, Inc.) beginning in 1997; a small amount of retrospective conversion remains to be done.
Qualifications: Required: MLS from ALA-accredited school; undergraduate degree in music or the equivalent; at least three years of cataloging experience; basic knowledge of European languages. Preferred: Experience with Innopac (Innovative Interfaces, Inc.); knowledge of jazz; interest in the general humanities.
Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary; individual health coverage; TIAA/CREF retirement plan; standard vacation benefits.
Deadline: 12 July 2002.
Application: Send or e-mail letter of application, current résumé, and three references (names, addresses, and telephone numbers) to: Peter Caleb, Head Librarian, The Manhattan School of Music, 120 Claremont Avenue, New York, NY 10027; pcaleb@msmnyc.edu. The Manhattan School of Music is an AA/EOE employer.
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The UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI, University, Mississippi, is looking for a Blues Curator and Assistant Professor.
Responsibilities: Responsible for supervising, organizing, and maintaining the university's outstanding multiformat blues collections, including archival and photographic materials. Provides both traditional and virtual services to university students and faculty and to blues scholars around the world. Maintains and preserves blues materials in multiple formats in accordance with library and archival practices. Creates and maintains access policies in accordance with copyright, license, and donor agreements. Assists in defining collection scope and development for blues collections. Able to prepare discographies and mount exhibitions of clues materials. Assists, as needed, with reference and other curatorial functions in special collections. Reports to the head of special collections.
Faculty Qualifications: MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program by date of appointment. Candidates should possess a current awareness of changing trends in academic librarianship and be capable of interacting positively with colleagues, faculty, staff, and students while working both independently and as part of a team in a rapidly changing environment. Candidates must have the potential and willingness to meet tenure requirements while remaining user-focused.
Rank & Salary: Appointment at Assistant Professor in a 12-month, tenure-track position with the beginning salary of $34,000.
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Application: Candidates should submit a letter describing their qualifications for the position, a current résumé, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of 3 professional references to: Office of the Dean, J. D. Williams Library, University of Mississippi, POB 1848, University, MS 38677-1848. The University of Mississippi is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer.
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The UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is looking for an Head, Otto E. Albrecht Music Library and Eugene Ormandy Music and Media Center.
Description: The University of Pennsylvania Library is seeking a dynamic, creative librarian to lead an outstanding music library. The librarian will develop and manage the music collections and provide reference, outreach, and instructional services to the University of Pennsylvania music community. The Otto E. Albrecht Music Library and Eugene Ormandy Music and Media Center are located in the Van Pelt Dietrich Library Center and this position reports to the Assistant Director for Research and Instructional Services.
Institution: The Otto E. Albrecht Music Library, which holds over 106,000 volumes of books, music, periodicals, and microforms, and 40,000 recordings, includes the recently-renovated Eugene Ormandy Music and Media Center, a state-of-the-art facility that houses and provides service for use of the Library's audio and video collections. The Library's rich collections of rare printed and manuscript music are housed in Penn's Rare Book and Manuscript Library and include a wealth of materials that document the history of music in Philadelphia, as well as the papers and music collections of Alma Mahler-Werfel, Marian Anderson, Eugene Ormandy, and Leopold Stokowski. The Penn Library has a collection of over 5 million volumes, 39,000 print journal subscriptions, 4,700 electronic journals, and over 190 networked databases. Penn is a fully networked campus and is aggressively experimenting with and adopting new technology in research and teaching, including distance education courseware support. In addition to increasing its print collections, Penn is working to build a digital library through a series of innovative projects and partnerships.
Duties & Responsibilities: Manages and develops the Otto E. Albrecht Music Library to support teaching and research at Penn including collection development of all music materials, reference and instructional services, and the acquisitions, cataloging, and processing of scores, sound recordings and videos. Leads, supervises, and evaluates 1 professional librarian and 3.5 FTE support staff. Develops digital resources and appropriate content for the Library's website. Serves as the liaison to the Music Department, which offers graduate programs in historical musicology, music theory, composition, and the anthropology of music, and as a resource for music to the Penn and Philadelphia communities. Actively participates in Library-wide public service initiatives and works collaboratively with colleagues in Research and Instructional Services. Works closely with the Library's Rare Book and Manuscript Library in developing collections and curating exhibits, and works as appropriate with the Library's Development Office. Stays abreast of current developments in music through active participation in professional organizations.
Qualifications: Required: MLS from an ALA accredited library school or equivalent in experience, training and practice; advanced graduate work in the study of music; excellent oral and written communication skills; strong managerial skills; supervisory and planning experience; strong public service orientation; demonstrated initiative and ability to work both independently and collegially; a reading knowledge of at least one modern European language; a minimum of three years professional experience in an academic music library. Desirable: Teaching experience; knowledge of and experience with digital technologies.
Rank & Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Deadline: Applications submitted by August 15, 2002 will be given first consideration.
Application: Submit a cover letter, résumé & the names of three references to: Mr. Robert Eash, Library Human Resources Manager, University of Pennsylvania Library, 3420 Walnut St., Phila., PA 19104 6206. AA/EOE.
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YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY, Youngstown, Ohio, is looking for an Assistant Reference Librarian.
Description: Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio, is looking for an Assistant Reference Librarian who will manage the multi-media area and act as a liaison to the College of Fine and Performing Arts as well as do general reference work within public service areas. Additional information: http://www.cc.ysu.edu/hr/PAListing.htm
Required Qualifications: MLS from an accredited ALA program.
Salary: (Initial) $27,110 - $32,766.
Date Available: August 15, 2002.
Application: Applicants should send (1) letter of interest, (2) current résumé, (3) copy of transcript (4) names, addresses, telephone numbers, and (if available) email addresses of three references to: Mr. Thomas C. Atwood, Executive Director, Maag Library, Youngstown State Univ., One University Plaza, Youngstown, Ohio 44555-0001.
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