Responsibilities: Serve as principal librarian for the Center and manage all aspects of the Center's library and archives under the supervision of and in consultation with, the director of the Center. The large and rapidly growing collection spans a broad range of materials relating to the history of American popular music, and is recognized as one of the leading popular music collections in the country. It currently includes over 135,000 sound recordings, 63,000 pieces of sheet music, 16,000 books and scores (including over 7,000 rare books), and 500 periodical runs, as well as photographs, vertical file materials, posters, manuscripts, and ephemera. Specific duties include development and implementation of physical and intellectual access systems; providing reference service and supervising reference work, coordinating and supervising a full-time archivist, two part-time library assistants, one GRA and student assistants; working cooperatively with full-time audio specialist in providing access to published and unpublished sound recordings; assisting the director with gifts and special purchases; assisting the director with collection development; other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications: Master of Library Science or related degree from an ALA-accredited program is required. Candidates with advanced degree in history, music, folklore, popular culture, ethnomusicology or related discipline with exceptional proven background in library or archival work will be considered. Five years of professional experience in library work, including supervisory duties, are required. Additional qualifications: evidence of strong knowledge of American music and of a disparate range of music research materials; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to work well with others in an active research center; experience in cataloging and providing reference service; strong knowledge of personal computers and software, including network administration. Preference will be given to candidates with one or more of the following: knowledge of website design and site management; strong preservation skills; experience dealing with sound recordings, sheet music, rare books, iconographic items, and ephemera; a record of research and publication in American music.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin June 13, 2002 and continue until the position is filled.

Application: Interested applicants for the position should submit: (1) a cover letter indicating interest in the position (please specify position number POS #006030); (2) full vita; (3) three letters of recommendation; (4) transcripts; and (5) an MTSU Application for Employment Form (available by calling 615-898-2928). Official transcripts will be required of those candidates selected for an interview. If you are interested in applying for the above-listed position, submit application materials to the MTSU Employment Office, Cope Administration Building 215, Murfreesboro, TN 37132. Phone: 615-898-2928.

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NAXOS is looking for a Website Editor.

Application: Applications should be emailed or faxed to Angela Wong, Human Resources Manager, HNH International Ltd. (angela@hnh.com.) (Fax: (852) 2760-1962) and include: 1. A letter detailing your application. 2. Your résumé as an attachment or URL. 3. The names of three references.

Description: The library serves high school students, college students, and faculty of the Music Division. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of the NWSA Music Library including circulation and reference services, acquisitions, cataloging, music rentals, and collection development. Reports directly to the Dean of Music and supervises one student assistant. The schedule includes 25 hours per week.

Qualifications: Master's in Library Science from ALA-accredited school. Some library experience is preferred. Knowledge of music literature and music reference sources. Current computer skills and effective oral and written communication skills.

Salary: Hourly rate commensurate with experience ranges from $11.38 - $22.71 per hour.

Deadline: Needed by August 1, 2002.

Application: Contact the Music Division at New World School of the Arts by phone: (305) 237-3622 or e-mail: jgarcia2@mdcc.edu.

Description: The Organ Historical Society seeks a full-time Director of Publications who will be responsible for editing and publishing the Society's quarterly journal (The Tracker) and its annual convention handbook (Organ Handbook), as well as overseeing the solicitation, submission, editing, and production of all of the Society's other published materials. The Organ Historical Society works to encourage, promote, and further an active interest in the organ and its builders, particularly in North America. The OHS Press is committed to helping fulfill this challenge.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, MA or Ph.D. preferred; or commensurate experience or certification. Competitive qualifications: three or more years experience in writing, editing, pre-press production, and/or related areas; fluency in QuarkXPress and/or Pagemaker; and knowledge of the organ and its history.

Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary with benefits; no relocation required.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2002 and will continue until the position is filled.

Application: Send résumé, cover letter, and three reference names to N. Lee Orr, School of Music, PO Box 4097, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30302-4097. For more detailed information, contact: leeorr@bellsouth.net.

Description: Serve as a Reference Librarian for Forrestal-Bowld Music Center/Academy Library.

Duties & Responsibilities: Music: Serve as Head of the Music Library. Develop collections in music to support the curricular, instructional and research needs of the Academy's programs. Including selection of materials through purchase, gift. Make decisions on retention/disposition of materials and replacement, restoration of materials. Responsible for Music Department instrument collection. Catalogs and processes all items in Music Library. Manage student assistant's working within Music Library. Library: Provide research assistance to patrons, including internet searches, interlibrary loans. Teach and promote use of all library areas, including the reference collection, Biblion, and indexes. Teach with Faculty sections of Junior Studies. Assists in development of WEB Pages for Library and Music departments. Select reference books and books in assigned areas. Participate in library orientation program and Library tours. Work with faculty on developing and implementing courses that entail library use. Music/Library: Perform other duties as assigned and cooperating as a team member with the music and library staff in performing any professional or non-professional duty essential to the achievement of efficient library operations. This includes an agreement to work evening and weekend hours as scheduled.

Qualifications: Education/Training: Master's Degree in Library Science and Music Librarianship. Advanced computer skills. Experience: Previous experience in Music/Library situation. Physical Demands: Requires stamina. Person must be able to push heavily laden book carts; shelve books which involves stretching, kneeling, moving heavy books. Must be able to carry approximately 20 pounds of books at a time. Must be able to sit in front of a computer up to an hour at a time. Must be able to climb nine flights of steps whenever the elevator breaks down.

Terms of Employment: Average 37.5 hours a week. Hours may vary according to needs of department. Duty one evening a week in Academy Library. Scheduled for weekend duty every 4th or 5th Saturday and Sunday. Full-time; 4 weeks vacation.

Application: Submit application to: Jacquelyn H. Thomas, Academy Librarian, The Class of 1945 Library at Phillips Exeter Academy, 20 Main Street, Exeter, NH 03833.

Description: Reports to the Director of the Music Library. Responsible for all original and copy cataloging of printed music, sound recordings, books, and music related microforms, and related authority work as needed, utilizing OCLC, MARC, AACR2rev, LCSH, LC classification schedule M. Assists with maintenance of online bibliographic and authority files. Oversee reference service. Assist in the organization and description of archival material related to the Chicago College of Performing Arts.

Requirements: ALA-accredited Masters of Library Science, familiarity with AACR2, OCLC, MARC formats, LCSH and automated library systems (Voyager in particular). Candidates must have strong undergraduate knowledge of music history in classical, jazz, and popular traditions; prefer candidates with Masters degree in music. Must have bibliographic knowledge of Italian, French and German. Music cataloging experience in an academic environment is also preferred. Candidates must be flexible, self-motivated, and able to work collegially, collaboratively, and effectively with minimal supervision necessary. Must have a 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.

Environment: Roosevelt University is a comprehensive private academic institution that serves the metropolitan Chicago area. Approximately 7,300 undergraduate and graduate students attend classes at two campus locations, downtown Chicago and suburban Schaumburg. The music library serves the students of the Chicago College of Performing Arts at the downtown campus. The Chicago Musical College and the Musical Theatre program, which are part of the Chicago College of Performing Arts, currently enroll approximately 400 students in undergraduate and masters degree programs.

Salary & Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience; generous benefits.

Deadline: The ideal candidate will be able to start no later than 9/1/02 although this is negotiable.

Application: Send letter of application, résumé, and contact information for three references to: Greg MacAyeal, Director of the Music Library by email (gmacayea@roosevelt.edu) fax (312-341-6394) or mail (Roosevelt University, 430 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605).

Description: Newton Gresham Library, Sam Houston State University is looking for a Reference Librarian/Music Coordinator. Responsible for providing general and specialized reference services for library users, applying new technologies to reference services, participating in user-centered, subject specific instruction through general orientation sessions, course integrated instruction, and web-based tutorials. This tenure-track position provides reference assistance, one evening per week and rotating weekend hours; participates in collection development; and oversees the music listening room and supervises several student assistants.

Environment: Our campus of 13,000 students is located 50 minutes north of Houston in Huntsville, Texas.

Qualifications: A music degree and job-related experience is preferred, as well as knowledge of web page and presentation software. An ALA accredited master's degree is required.

Salary & Benefits: Salary dependent on qualifications; minimum salary is $33,000. Benefits include 12 days paid sick leave; choice of retirement and group health plans; university holidays; and 84 hours of vacation per year for the first two years, increasing to 240 hours per year after 35 years.

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed and accepted until the position is filled. Position will become available July 1, 2002.

Application: Send letter of interest with current résumé and names/addresses/telephone numbers/e-mail addresses of three professional references to: Ann Holder, Newton Gresham Library, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 77341-2281. The library's home page is: http://www.shsu.edu/~lib_www. SHSU is an EEO/AAP employer.

Leslie Andersen, Arts Librarian (Visual and Performing Arts), California State University, Long Beach

Bridget Boylan, Music Cataloger, San Francisco Public Library

Brian Doherty, Head of the Music Library, Arizona State University

Nicole Ernst, Catalog Technician, Curtis Institute of Music

Yale Fineman, Music Librarian and Head of Performing Arts Library Reference and Circulating Collections, The University of Maryland

Steven Glanzmann, Catalog Technician, Curtis Institute of Music

Jennifer Watson, Cataloging Supervisor, Follett Audiovisual Resources