Description: Arizona State University, University Libraries is seeking versatile librarians with a strong commitment to customer service for a Head of the Music Library. One of several branch libraries on the main ASU campus, the Music Library has a staff of two FTE plus student workers. The collection includes approximately 40,000 books, 90,000 scores and 30,000 sound recordings as well as periodicals and microforms. Located in spacious quarters in the nationally known ASU School of Music, which has about 740 students, including 350 graduate students, and a full-time faculty of 62 plus additional faculty associates. Degree programs are offered through the D.M.A. Performance facilities include the world-famous Grady Gammage Auditorium (designed by Frank Lloyd Wright) and a German Baroque style tracker organ built by Paul Fritts in a hall modeled upon churches of the period. The University Libraries, with holdings of over three million volumes, is a member of ARL, CRL, OCLC, GWLA, RLIN. Located in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, with the main campus in Tempe, Arizona State University was named a Research I university by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in early 1994. It is a rapidly growing multi-campus public research university offering programs from the baccalaureate through the doctorate for approximately 49,000 full-time and part-time students. The Phoenix area offers all the cultural advantages of a great city including the Phoenix Symphony, Arizona Opera, Ballet Arizona, Chamber Music Society, art museums, etc. For more information see these websites: http://www.asu.edu ; http://www.asu.edu/lib/music ; http://www.tempe.gov ; http://music.asu.edu/home.html .

Responsibilities: This is a full-time continuing appointment-track (Academic Professional) position requiring professional development and service in addition to excellent job performance. The position reports to the Associate Dean of Libraries for Library Services. The Head is responsible for library services and outreach to the faculty, students, and to all library users interested in music and related subjects as well as collection development for music materials. Manages all aspects of operations, including staff and student personnel supervision, and policy guidance for the branch library; developing and implementing programs and services; coordinating library services, collections and programs with the ASU School of Music; reporting to the Collection Development Humanities Coordinator, to provide collection development as the music subject specialist; providing library instruction and reference service as the music subject specialist; contributing management and planning of the University Libraries. The Head of the Music Library works independently, with vision and initiative, and takes risks while using sound judgment, within an organization that emphasizes collaboration to provide outstanding customer service.

Qualifications:Required: American Library Association accredited Master of Library/Information Sciences degree; Bachelor degree in music; Five years experience as a librarian in an academic, research or special library with at least two years in public service; Relevant experience in a music library, including knowledge of and demonstrated experience with music sources and music reference materials (including in a variety of electronic formats); Demonstrated managerial/administrative skills, including the supervision of staff. Rank (assistant, associate, or full) dependent upon level of professional preparation and experience. Preferred: Advanced degree in music; Reading and bibliographic knowledge in a foreign language (such as German, Italian, French, etc.); Minimum of three years experience at a department, branch or unit head level in an academic research library; Demonstrated interpersonal skills (such as experience within an organization that emphasizes staff collaboration and customer service, and ability to work with students, faculty and staff); Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, implement and evaluate library service programs; Excellent communication skills; Relevant library collection development experience; Knowledge of issues relevant to music librarianship in the academic and/or research library environment (e.g., information literacy, electronic information systems, virtual reference, audio streaming, etc.); Demonstrated expertise in library and bibliographic instruction in music; Knowledge of principles and processes for providing outstanding customer service, including quality service standards and customer satisfaction evaluation.

Salary & Rank: $40,000 minimum, or commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary and rank (assistant, associate, or full) is dependent upon level of professional preparation and experience.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin Monday, April 1, 2002 and will continue the first of every month until the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

Application: Send letter, résumé, and names, addresses (include e-mail address if possible) and phone numbers of four recent professional references to: Kurt R. Murphy, Assistant Dean for Personnel, University Libraries, Arizona State University, Box 871006, Tempe, AZ 85287-1006. Telephone: (480) 965-3417; FAX: (480) 965-9169; E-mail: karie.pifer@asu.edu . Full position description is available upon request. Please address work history as it pertains to each of the qualifications listed. ASU is an EO/AA employer and actively seeks diversity among applicants and promotes a diverse workforce.

Description: The Fountain-New Library, Brewton-Parker Collegeinvites applications for a catalog/music librarian position to begin August 2002. Primary responsibilities include cataloging and classification in all formats, original and copy cataloging, authority control, and management of the library catalog (Dynix). Other responsibilities include management of the library's music collection.

Minimum qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS, familiarity with AACR2, OCLC, MARC formats, LCSH and automated library systems, excellent communication skills, interest in professional development, ability to work well with others, and a strong degree of self motivation. Prefer candidates with at least a Bachelor's degree in Music History and Literature and working knowledge in Italian, German, and French.

Environment: Brewton-Parker College,located in rural Georgia, is a private, four-year liberal arts college owned by the Georgia Baptist Convention. Additional information may be obtained by visiting the college's website athttp://www.bpc.edu. The library serves an enrollment of 1,200 students with a collection of approximately 75,000 volumes.

Salary & Rank: This position is a 12-month tenure-track appointment with faculty rank. Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.

Deadline: The search committee will begin reviewing applications on April 1, 2002.

Application: Send letter of application, résumé and three references to: Ann Turner, Fountain-New Library, Brewton-Parker College, Highway 280, Mount Vernon, Georgia 30445 or toaturner@bpc.edu.

Major Responsibilities: Retroconversion-related activities, including capturing and editing records for music scores, books on music, and sound recordings using OCLC and standard cataloging and classification tools. Assist in online catalog and local authority file maintenance; other duties as assigned.
Position reports to the Catalog Librarian.

Qualifications:Required: Bachelor's degree in music; basic knowledge of German and at least one Romance language; detail orientation; ability to work independently. Preferred: Advanced degree in music; MLS or equivalent; experience in a music library or technical services department.

Environment: The Curtis library serves a borrowing population of 165 students and 75 faculty with a collection of 60,000 scores, 10,000 books, 15,000 recordings, scholarly editions for 80 composers, and more than 1,000 orchestra sets. Library staff numbers 5.75 FTE (including 4 professionals) and 4 FTE student workers. More information about the Institute is available on the World Wide Web atwww.curtis.edu.

Salary, Rank & Benefits: 3-year, full-time appointment. Annual salary $28,000. Competitive benefits package includes 20 days vacation, sick leave, holidays, health insurance, TIAA-CREF retirement plan.

Deadline: Position availableJune 1, 2002; screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

Application: Send: (1) letter of application, (2) current curriculum vitae, and (3) names and addresses of at least two individuals who know the candidate professionally, to: Elizabeth Walker, Head Librarian, The Curtis Institute of Music, 1726 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Telephone: (215) 717-3121. Fax: (215) 893-9065. Email: elizabeth.walker@curtis.edu . As an equal opportunity employer, the policy of The Curtis Institute of Music is to employ applicants strictly on the basis of an individuals' qualifications. Selections are made without regard to race, creed, color, religious beliefs, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis. An applicant who needs a reasonable accomodation for any aspect of the application process should notify Patricia Lombardo, Human Resources & Benefits Coordinator.

Wanted: Enthusiastic, self-motivated, fun-loving librarian seeking excellent opportunity to serve students and faculty in an innovative, progressive library.

Responsibilities : Provide general and music reference services in a team-approach environment; serve as liaison for the purposes of collection development and library user instruction for Music (a recognized "area of distinction " at the university) and other disciplines, as determined by the candidate's interests, experience and library needs. Librarians are given ample opportunity to innovate, so candidates are strongly encouraged to develop new ways to provide information services, both independently and in collaboration with others. Must have additional graduate course work to be eligible for tenure.

Qualifications:Required: 1) M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited institution; 2) excellent written and oral communication skills; 3) evidence of commitment to general and music reference service; 4) demonstrated teaching ability, partly determined by a 30 min. presentation during the interview; 5) significant knowledge of music literature. 6) completion of a successful interview. Desired: 1) course work, degree or experience in a variety of music disciplines; 2) appropriate work experience in an academic library. 3) desire to innovate and propose new ways to improve customer and information services.

About the University and Mansfield: Mansfield Universityis one of 14 institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, with access to many shared databases and electronic resources. The town is located in a scenic area 30 miles south of Corning, NY, and 48 miles north of ) or by phone: (570) 662-4684.

Salary & Rank: Top-notch salary for this tenure track faculty position begins at $37,332 for a 30-week academic year. Summer work is optional at additional pay (or you could just take the time off to do as you please).

Deadline: Review of applications will begin March 15 and will continue until the position is filled, with preference given to applications postmarked by April 1.

Application: Submit a letter of intent, résumé, copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Position F-651, Human Resources Department, Alumni Hall 106, Mansfield University, Mansfield,PA16933. A condition of employment will be a complete set of official transcripts for all academic work. For the official job announcement visit MU Jobs on the Internet: http://www.mnsfld.edu/depts/resource/jobs.html

Description: The Treasurer/Executive Secretary is responsible for working with the Association's business office with respect to the financial and administrative functions of the association. These areas include, but are not limited to, reviewing day-to-day accounting, the membership database, and subscription services; signing all association payments; administering the Association's calendar; and acting as an intermediary with A-R Editions staff, the Board and the membership of the Association on these matters. The Treasurer/Executive Secretary is a non-voting member of the Board of Directors and an ex-officio voting member of the Development, Finance, Membership, and Publications Committees, and the Marketing Subcommittee, and an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Investments Subcommittee. The Treasurer/Executive Secretary works closely with these committees, the Association's administrative office, the President, and the Board to carry out the mission of the Association.

Qualifications: The position requires a dynamic, well-organized individual with at least five years' experience as a music librarian; administrative experience and knowledge of management principles (including fiscal operations); experience in editing or the production of publications; access to and experience with personal computers and electronic mail; and familiarity with the Music Library Association and other professional organizations. Experience with Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and QuickBooks (or other standard bookkeeping/accounting software) is preferred. Membership in MLA is required. The Treasurer/Executive Secretary receives an honorarium of $5,000 per year and support for expenses necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position (travel, telephone, postage, supplies, etc.)

Term: The duration of appointment is one year, with reappointment possible for a total of four years. The Board reviews the performance of the Treasurer/Executive Secretary annually. The President reappoints upon successful review and the desire of the incumbent to continue. The successful candidate will be appointed at the June 2002 Board meeting and will work closely with the current Treasurer/Executive Secretary until the annual meeting in Austin, Texas in February 2003, taking over all responsibilities at that time.

Deadline: The deadline for applications is May 1, 2002.

Application: The Search Committee (Paula Matthews (Princeton University), chair; Bonna Boettcher (Bowling Green State University); Ralph Papakhian (Indiana University); Brad Short (Washington University); James Zychowicz (A-R- Editions, Inc.); Laura Gayle Green (University of Missouri-Kansas City), ex-officio) will hold telephone interviews with the finalists during May 2002. Final interviews will be held in Madison, Wisconsinin conjunction with the MLA Board meeting, scheduled for 7-10 June 2002. Please send a letter of application and résumé with a list of three professional references by mail or e-mail attachment to: James Zychowicz, MLA, 8551 Research Way, Suite 180, Middleton, WI 53562. E-mail: james.zychowicz@areditions.com. Please contact any member of the search committee or the chair (atpmatthew@princeton.edu or by phone at 609/258-4251) to request additional information or to offer nominations.

Duties and Responsibilities: The Universityof Illinois Music Libraryis looking for an energetic, service-oriented librarian with experience in developing and maintaining digital resources and services, building music-library collections, and providing user-information services. The responsibilities of the Coordinator include: developing and maintaining the library's digital information services, including online reserves; building and assessing the library's collection of monographs and monitoring its monograph approval plans; developing and managing collection-access projects related to the library's unprocessed special collections; providing, along with other library staff members, reference service and user instruction; and making initial decisions for donated books, scores, and sound recordings. As a member of the Music Library faculty, the Music Digital Services Coordinator participates in shared planning and decision-making for the library.

Environment: The Universityof Illinois Libraryat Urbana-Champaign is one of the preeminent research collections in the nation and the world. With more than 9 million volumes and a total of 21 million items, it ranks third among academic libraries in the United Statesand first among public university libraries in the world. As the intellectual heart of the campus, the Library is committed to maintaining the strongest collections and services possible and engaging in research and development activities--both of which support the University's mission of teaching, research, and public service. The Library currently employs approximately 100 faculty and 300 staff members. For more detailed information, please visithttp://www.library.uiuc.edu . The Library consists of more than forty departmental libraries that are located throughout campus and administratively organized into eight divisions. The Music Library, founded in 1944 and located in the Music Building, is among the largest collections of its kind at a public university. The library supports a wide range of graduate and doctoral programs in the Schoolof Musicand collects materials within most fields of musical performance, music education, musicology, music theory, and composition. The staff comprises 4 FTE librarians, 8.5 FTE staff, 1 FTE graduate assistant, and 3.5 FTE student employees. The library's special collections include the Harry Partch Archives (manuscripts, films, sound recordings, and papers), the microfilm collection of the Musicological Archives for Renaissance Manuscript Studies (representing more than 1,600 manuscripts of polyphonic music), the Lawrence King Opera Collection (over 40,000 sound and video recordings, scores, photographs, and librettos), the Gottfried Fraenkel Collection of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century editions of European music (approximately 900 titles, including many first editions), a collection of approximately 100,000 titles of American popular music from the 1790s through the 1970s, and the Walter J. Kasura collection of Russian folk-orchestra music (23,000 titles). For more information see the library's website athttp://www.library.uiuc.edu/mux.

Campus and Community: The Universityof Illinoisat Urbana-Champaign is a comprehensive and major public land-grant university (Doctoral/Research University-Extensive) that is ranked among the best in the world. Chartered in 1867, it provides undergraduate and graduate education in more than 150 fields of study, conducts theoretical and applied research, and provides public service to the state and the nation. It employs 2,000 faculty members who serve 26,000 undergraduate and 10,000 graduate and professional students; approximately 25% of faculty receive campuswide recognition each year for excellence in teaching. More information about the campus is available at http://www.uiuc.edu. The University is located in the twin cities of Champaignand Urbana, which have a combined population of 100,000 and are situated about 140 miles south of Chicago,120 miles west of Indianapolis,and 170 miles northeast ofSt. Louis. The University and its surrounding communities offer a cultural and recreational environment ideally suited to the work of a major research institution. For more information about the community visithttp://www.uiuc.edu/misc/campus.html, http://cucvb.org/, or http://www.ccchamber.org/

Qualifications:Required: Master's degree or equivalent from an ALA-accredited library school and a bachelor's degree in music or equivalent. Minimum two years experience in an academic music library. Experience providing reference service and creating and maintaining web pages and web-based resources. Ability to read German or French. Strong interpersonal skills. Effective written and oral communications skills. Preferred: Experience selecting music materials for an academic library. Graduate study in Music. Evidence of a commitment to professional development, research and service.

Salary, Rank & Benefits: Position available August 21, 2002. A full-time tenure track faculty position. Salary and rank commensurate with credentials and experience. This is a full-time faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, depending on service and research record. Librarians have faculty rank and must demonstrate excellence in librarianship, research, publication, and service in order to meet university standards for promotion and tenure. Twelve-month appointment; 24 work days vacation per year; 11 paid holidays; 12 annual sick leave days (cumulative), plus an additional 13 days (non-cumulative) per year if necessary; health insurance, requiring a small co-payment, is provided to employee (coverage for dependents may be purchased); participation in State Universities Retirement System, which includes several private options, is compulsory (8% of staff member's salary is withheld and is refundable upon termination); newly hired university e mployees are covered by the Medicare portion of Social Security and are subject to its deduction.

Deadline: In order to assure maximum consideration, applications and nominations should be received by April 1, 2002.

Application: Send letter of application and complete résumé with the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses (where available) of three references to: Cindy Kelly, Head, Human Resources, University of Illinois Library at Urbana-Champaign, 1408 West Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL 61801. Phone: (217) 333-8169. The Universityof Illinoisis an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description: The Universityof Michiganseeks a creative, service-oriented Music Librarian. This position participates in providing reference and research support to library users, and works closely with School of Musicfaculty in selected areas to meet specific research and instructional needs. Activities will also include designing, implementing, and evaluating Music Library reference programs, including development and maintenance of the library's web site, and selection of new material in jazz, improvisation studies, popular music, musical theatre, and ethnomusicology.

University/Community: The Music Library supports the teaching and research interests of the Schoolof Musicand of the larger Universityof Michigancommunity. Among the busiest of the nineteen libraries in the University Library system, the Music Library holds in excess of 180,000 items, including scores, recordings, videos, DVDs, and numerous special collections. The Schoolof Music, one of the oldest and largest in the country, has approximately 150 faculty and over 1,000 students from all 50 states and almost two dozen countries. The school offers an array of programs--undergraduate through doctoral--in nearly all fields of music, dance, theatre, and musical theatre. For more information, see:www.music.umich.edu. The Universityof Michigan, one of the "Public Ivies," is a major research university with a combined student population of almost 40,000. Ann Arboris a small, vibrant city of tree-lined streets, cafés, bookshops, and restaurants. It offers many recreational, cultural, and entertainment opportunities, good public schools, and a rich musical life including nationally known jazz, folk, and rock clubs, as well as the internationally-recognized University Musical Society performing arts series.

Qualifications:Required: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school; undergraduate degree in music; bibliographic knowledge of at least one Western European language; effective oral and written communication skills; clear understanding of issues related to music librarianship; demonstrated ability to work effectively with culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student populations. Desired: Graduate degree in music; one or more years of reference experience in an academic setting; experience creating and maintaining web pages and web-based resources; experience selecting music materials for an academic library; subject expertise in jazz, popular music, or ethnomusicology.

Rank & Benefits: Rank is anticipated at the Assistant or Associate Librarian level, commensurate with the candidate's experience and professional achievement. As a professional appointment in the Universityof Michigan, University Library, this position offers full benefits and opportunities for professional development and travel, and participates fully in faculty governance.

Deadline: Applications received by April 30, 2002will be given priority.

Application: Send cover letter, curriculum vita and references to: Lucy Cohen, 404 Hatcher Graduate Library North, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI48109-1205.(For further information, please call (734) 764-2546, M-F, 8am-5pm.) The Universityof Michiganis a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer.

Duties: Administers Art & Music section of library, including supervising one Library Assistant and student employees. Provides reference assistance within section. Serves on general reference desk and provides library instruction to students/faculty in group sessions and via electronic and print media. Bibliographer/library liaison for Art, Music, and other disciplines to be determined. Collection management duties include development and assessment of collections in print, audio-visual, and electronic formats. Participation on library committees and in professional associations is expected, as is ongoing research, scholarship, and/or creative work.

Environment: The Universityof Northern Iowa, with an enrollment of 14,000 students, is a comprehensive university and one of Iowa's three state universities. UNI is located in the Cedar Falls/Waterloo metropolitan area of approximately 125,000. Numerous cultural and athletic events are available, including the new 1,670 seat Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center ( http://www.uni.edu/gbpac/). Rod Library has a collection of 867,000 bound volumes, 740,000 microforms, 569,000 documents, 40,600 maps, 16,000 sound and video recordings, and more than 3,200 active periodical subscriptions. Faculty and staff of 59 [FTE] assisted by 35 students [FTE]. Rod Library employs an Innovative Interfaces online system, and is committed to use of the Internet and WWW in serving the interests of its public. Member of the Cedar ValleyLibrary Consortium. For further information, see Rod Library's web site at: http://www.library.uni.edu/. The Art & Music Collection, housed in attractive facilities, includes print and non-print resources related to Art, Music, and Design. The collection consists of reference, reserve, and circulating materials, including books, periodicals, recordings, videocassettes, slides, and art prints. Equipment and facilities for listening to sound recordings, and for viewing videocassettes and art reproductions, are located in the collection. Related materials, including books, scores, and periodical volumes, are located in other areas of the Library. The Library also provides access to a variety of remote electronic resources that support study, teaching, and research in the arts. The Art & Music Collection web site can be viewed at: http://www.library.uni.edu/depts/artmusic/

Qualifications:Required: ALA-accredited MLS or international equivalent earned by start date; Bachelor's or graduate degree in musicology or music. Demonstrated knowledge or experience working with traditional and newly emerging reference resources, services, and technologies; demonstrated strong and effective written and oral communication skills; demonstrated effective interpersonal skills; demonstrated commitment to public services. Preferred: Second master's degree is preferred and required for tenure. Applicants with a second graduate degree will be considered for the rank of Assistant Professor. Degree in art or related discipline; experience as music librarian; supervisory experience; experience with audio-visual equipment.

Salary, Rank & Benefits: Full-time, tenure track, faculty position. Reports to Head, Collection Management and Special Services. Saprovided for those pursuing second degree required for promotion and tenure.

Deadline: Applications must be received by March 22, 2002to be given full consideration.

Application: The Library encourages applications from minority persons, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnamera veterans. Send a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses,and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Professor Lucille Lettow, Chair, Art & Music Librarian and Bibliographer Screening Committee,Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50613-3675. The Universityof Northern Iowais an equal opportunity employer with a comprehensive plan for affirmative action.

Description: The Universityof Victoria Librariesseeks a highly motivated and creative librarian responsible for in-depth reference, instruction, collection development, and faculty liaison in music. The Libraries require a self-starter who works well with colleagues, faculty and students in a challenging and changing environment, and contributes to library leadership as a member of both a Collections and a Reference working group. The successful candidate provides leadership in and planning for reference, instruction and collection development activities, selects print, non-print, and digital resources for the Music, Audio and Media Services areas of the McPherson Library; and participates in the provision of general reference and instruction services, which may involve evening and weekend shifts. Reporting to the Head, Access and Branch Services, the Information Services Librarian works closely with the supervisor in Music, Audio and Media Services on reference and instruction issues and with the Head, Collections and Preservation Services on collection development issues. In addition, this Librarian will liaise with the Head, Reference Services and librarian colleagues on reference and instruction issues. This position establishes and maintains effective liaison and communication with faculty and students in the Schoolof Music.

Qualifications: Applicants must have an MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution, or equivalent; a degree in Music, preferably at a Master's level; competency in a modern foreign language, preferably German; knowledge of bibliographic resources in music; some experience in reference, instruction, and collection development, preferably in an academic environment; knowledge of and competence with computer and audio-visual technologies; ability to balance varied responsibilities; strong interpersonal and communication skills; an ability to identify opportunities and creatively solve problems; and an ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment. Librarians are expected to participate in professional and academic organizations and in research and scholarship as appropriate. Assignments may be reviewed and changed as academic or library needs require.

Salary, Rank & Benefits: Positions will be filled at a Librarian II ($40,500 - $51,200) or Librarian III ($46,750 - 62,400) level. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Deadline: April 2, 2002

Application: Please submit a résuméand the names of th ree (3) references to: Marnie Swanson, University Librarian, McPherson Library, Universityof VictoriaLibraries, P.O. Box1800, VictoriaBC V8W 3H5. Tel: (250) 721-8211. Fax: (250) 721-8215. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

The position described below was posted earlier this year as a temporary 1-year, renewable appointment. We are now delighted to announce that it is now a full-time, permanent, tenure-track position. For formal questions about the position or application process, contact John Buschman, Chair, at buschman@rider.edu, but for informal questions about the library, the college, or the Princetonarea, feel free to contact any of the librarians at Talbott: Mi-Hye Chyun ( chyun@rider.edu ), Stan Szalewicz ( sszalewicz@rider.edu ), Jane Nowakowski ( nowakows@rider.edu ), Nancy Wicklund ( wicklund@rider.edu ).

Description: Talbott Library seeks an innovative, energetic , and self-motivated individual who has an interest in working in a highly focuse d music library that emphasizes collegiality and genuine decision-making authority in key areas of library policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be engaged in a range of library tasks, as are the other 4 permanent librarians. Primary responsibilities are cataloging books, scores, and periodicals and providing reference services to library users; additional responsibilities include catalog maintenance, collection development in a specific area of the collection (determined by departmental workload process), participation in the development of departmental policies and procedures, assistance with staff training, and committee work. Reference responsibilities are scheduled in rotation with the other librarians (including some evenings and Saturdays). There will be the opportunity to help shape a fledgling library instruction program. Talbott library faculty positions give individuals a good breadth of involvement in library services and operations as well as campus life; participation in library and university committees and in professional associations is expected, as are ongoing research, scholarship, and/or creative work.

Required Qualifications: ALAaccredited M.L.S.; undergraduate degree in music; two years of recent music cataloging or closely related experience; bibliographic knowledge of two foreign languages; public services experience; demonstrated ability to work both cooperatively and independently and to contribute positively to a collegial team environment; strong and effective communication and interpersonal skills. Second graduate degree and scholarly/musical activity are required for interim promotion and for tenure.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Endeavor or a closely rela ted library on-line system; experience working with newly emerging reference resources, services, and technologies; graduate degree in music.

Environment: For further information about Talbott Library and this position see the Talbott web page at http://library.rider.edu/talbott . Talbott Library, Westminster Choir College of Rider University is part of Rider University Libraries, sharing the Endeavor integrated on-line system. Five FTE librarians staff the library; the collections comprise over 63,000 books, music scores and periodicals, approximately 6,000 choral music titles in performance quantities, a choral music reference collection of over 80,000 titles, and over 15,000 sound and video recordings. Additionally, exceptional holdings are found in the library's special collections.

Salary & Benefits: Ten-month faculty contract (scheduled over a 12 month period) with excellent benefits, including TIAA/CREF. Rank is dependent on qualifications; minimum salary is $44,630 at the lowest rank. Permanent, full-time, tenure track appointment.

Deadline: Applications must be received by 28 March 2002. Position to be filled and begin work as early as June 2002.

Application: Send résumé and letter of application to Rosemary Molloy, Manager of Employment, Human Resources, Rider University, 2083 Lawrenceville Rd., Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3099. Address questions to John Buschman, Chair, at (609) 895-5637 or buschman@rider.edu .