POSITIONS PREVIOUSLY POSTED
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is looking for a Musci and Catalog Librarian. Description: Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a creative and client-centered Music and Catalog Librarian. This position is a unique opportunity for the candidate who would enjoy librarianship responsibilities in both public and technical services divisions of an academic library. In the public sector, the incumbent will be the primary point of contact for the following Music Librarianship duties: Serve as library liaison to the School of Music, provide general arts and music reference services, provide instruction in library research methods in music, develop collections and create and maintain web pages related to the subject specialty. The cataloging responsibilities include original and complex copy cataloging in a variety of subject areas and participation in projects to catalog and/or produce metadata for electronic and scanned materials. This faculty position will maintain an appropriate knowledge of recent advances or trends in librarianship and related fields through reading, training, networking, attending conferences, workshops, etc. or other means of current awareness. Qualifications: Required: Master's degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited program and an undergraduate degree in music or equivalent; demonstrated knowledge of Dewey Decimal or Library of Congress classification, LC subject headings, MARC format and AACR2; experience using an automated library system; excellent organizational and communication skills; and knowledge of current and emerging trends in music librarianship and cataloging. Preferred: Graduate coursework in music or related discipline; in-depth and wide-ranging knowledge of music and music history; experience using OCLC or another bibliographic utility for cataloging; experience using Sirsi's Unicorn system; and two or more years of relevant experience. Salary, Rank & Benefits: Librarians at Carnegie Mellon are faculty and have a promotional system. Rank is anticipated at the Librarian or Senior Librarian level, commensurate with the candidate's experience and professional achievement. This position offers full benefits and opportunities for professional development and travel, and participates fully in faculty governance. Salary negotiable from $30,000 minimum depending on qualifications and experience. Deadline: Credential review begins September 9, 2002. Position begins on or near December 1, 2002. Employment eligibility verification required upon hire. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Application: Send letter of application referencing job HL1-02, résumé, and names and contact information of three references to: Administration Office, Hunt Library, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890. Fax: (412)268-2793. Carnegie Mellon is an AA/EEO employer. Detailed job description and information about the Libraries available at http://www.library.cmu.edu. For information about Carnegie Mellon, see http://www.cmu.edu.
DUKE UNIVERSITY, Durham, North Carolina, is looking for a Public Services Librarian, Music Library. Description: The Perkins Library System seeks a public service oriented and technologically proficient librarian to provide innovative reference and instructional services to the University community. We seek a dynamic and creative individual who is excited about exploring and identifying user needs, can respond effectively to those needs, and will participate in an integrated public services program within the Perkins Library System. Additional responsibilities include oversight of daily public services activities of the Music Library, including the newly renovated, state-of-the-art Music Media Center, and evaluation and implementation of new multimedia and increasingly Web-oriented technologies. Reports to the Director of the Music Library. Responsibilities: Works closely with the Director of the Music Library in the formation, interpretation, and implementation of plans, policies, and procedures for the Music Library within its context as a branch of the Perkins Library System. Provides general and specific public services both in person and online. Specific services include music reference, in-depth reference and consultation, instruction, and technology assistance. Plans the further development of electronic resources for the Music Library, including hardware and software for the Music Media Center. Remains informed about emerging issues regarding Internet resources and participates in the implementation of services that make full use of these resources. Participates in the Perkins System's Library Instruction Program. Supervises three support staff and student assistants. Participates on library committees and performs other duties as assigned. Environment: The libraries of Duke University consist of the William R. Perkins Library and its five branches on campus: Biological and Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering and Math-Physics, Lilly, and Music; the Pearse Memorial Library at the Duke Marine Laboratory in Beaufort; and the independently administered libraries of the professional schools: Business (Fuqua), Divinity, Law, and Medicine. Duke's library holdings of 5.1 million volumes are among the largest of private universities in the United States. Duke is a member of the Triangle Research Libraries Network which promotes collaboration in the areas of information resources and services, information technology, and human resources among the libraries of Duke University, the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, North Carolina Central University and North Carolina State University. Duke University and Durham are located in the Research Triangle, a region that encompasses one of the nation's premier concentrations of academic, corporate, and public research. The Triangle region is rated among the most desirable areas in North America to live and work and has been identified by Money magazine as one of the "Best Places to Live" in the U.S. Qualifications: Required: master's degree from an ALA-accredited program; academic background in music; strong public service orientation; experience with multimedia formats and Internet resources. Must be creative, flexible, and innovative and possess excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills as well as proven ability to work both independently and as an enthusiastic participant in a collaborative service-oriented environment. Desirable: advanced degree in music history or theory; experience providing reference service in an academic, research, or large public library; supervisory experience. Salary & Benefits: Salary and rank dependent on qualifications and experience; minimums are $35,800 for Assistant Librarian; $38,300 for Senior Assistant Librarian; $41,650 for Associate Librarian; $47,750 for Librarian. Comprehensive benefits package. Deadline: Review of applications will begin in mid-September and continue until the position is filled. Application: Send cover letter, detailed résumé, and names, addresses (mailing and e-mail), and telephone numbers of three references to: Sharon A. Sullivan, Director, Personnel Services, Perkins Library, Box 90194, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708. Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The Perkins Library System has a strong commitment to Affirmative Action and is actively seeking to increase the racial and ethnic diversity of our staff. INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MUSIC LIBRARIES (IAML) - US BRANCH is looking for a Treasurer. Description: As the chief financial officer, the treasurer maintains the financial statement and annual budget of the US Branch of the International Association of Music Libraries and works closely with the treasurer of the International Association of Music Libraries. The treasurer collects dues, fills claims for missing issues of the journal Fontes Artis Musicae, maintains the US Branch's membership database, oversees endowment funds, and administers travel grants as directed by the IAML-US Board. The treasurer keeps accurate records of the Branch's financial transactions, and prepares periodic financial reports of income and expenditures for the Board and the membership. The treasurer reports to the IAML-US Board and submits all required reports to the Internal Revenue Service. The Treasurer is a non-voting member of the IAML-US Board, which meets twice a year, at the annual meetings of the Music Library Association and the International Association of Music Libraries. Because the Branch is presently in negotiation with a management company to take over some of its functions, the duties of the Treasurer may be modified in the near future. Qualifications: The position requires a dynamic individual who is familiar with and interested in the work of the IAML-US Branch and must be a member of IAML. Experience with spreadsheets, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, and budget management is highly desirable. The treasurer is required to attend the board meeting during the MLA meeting and attending the international meeting is highly desirable. Deadline: Application deadline is 15 September 2002. Interviews will be held via conference calls, and the new Treasurer will assume duties in February 2003. Application: Please send electronic applications to Judy Tsou (Chair of the IAML-US Treasurer Search Committee) at jstsou@u.washington.edu. Word attachments are preferred. Your electronic application should include a cover letter, a résumé, and names of two professional references. Other members of the committee are: Deborah Campana (deborah.campana@oberlin.edu) and James Cassaro (cassaro@pitt.edu). Please do not hesitate to contact any of us if you have questions. A copy of this announcement and a full job description of the Treasurer's position is on the IAML-US website (http://condor.depaul.edu/~racker/iamlus.htm) J & J LUBRANO, MUSIC ANTIQUARIANS, Lloyd Harbor, New York, is looking for an Assistant. Description: J & J LUBRANO, MUSIC ANTIQUARIANS, dealers in rare printed music and musical literature, and musical autographs and manuscripts, established in 1977, is seeking an assistant. Environment: We operate from our private home on the picturesque North Shore of Long Island, located approximately one hour from New York City. We are in close proximity to beaches, state parks, the bustling town of Huntington, etc. Responsibilities: Primary duties will include the research and cataloguing of scholarly, rare, and antiquarian printed music, musical literature, autograph musical manuscripts and documents, and iconography. Some physical work, such as moving and packing books, will occasionally be required. Qualifications: Undergraduate or higher degree, preferably in music, or the equivalent. Broad knowledge, training or experience. Working knowledge of one or more Western European languages. Some familiarity with standard music reference works and cataloguing procedures. Computer-related skills. Masters degree in librarianship and/or some experience with antiquarian materials desirable. We are seeking a creative, flexible and self-motivated individual with the ability to work both cooperatively and independently. Salary & Benefits: Negotiable, in the range of $25,000 to $35,000, including medical benefits. Deadline: Available immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Application: Please send us a letter of interest, your current résumé, a copy of your transcript and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mails (if available) of three references. You may submit this in writing to J & J Lubrano, Music Antiquarians, 351 West Neck Road, Lloyd Harbor, NY 11743; by fax to 631-421-1677; or by e-mail to lubrano2@optonline.net. The LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, Washington, D.C., is looking for Catalogers. Description: The Library of Congress (LC) Cataloging Directorate is currently seeking catalogers for all languages, formats, and subject areas, and hopes to hire at least two music catalogers in the current round of vacancy announcements. Several positions have already been posted on the USAJOBS Web site, the United States government's official source of information for Federal jobs, and more are expected soon. You do not need to be a current Library of Congress employee to apply for any of these positions. Deadline: Application deadlines for the positions vary. Application: To read the vacancy announcements and submit your application online, please keep checking the USAJOBS site at URL http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ for vacancy announcements throughout the summer and September. To find individual ads, it is easiest to go to the LC Web site, where there is a list of Current Job Opportunities at the Library of Congress: http://www.loc.gov/hr/employment/jobposts.html. The vacancy announcements are listed only as "Cataloger," so you must click through to learn what the sub-specialty is for each one. Those listings lead you to the official vacancy announcement on USAJOBS. All the vacancies should be posted by Sept. 30. The MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC, New York, New York, is looking for a Head Catalog Librarian. Job 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: Open until filled. 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. The MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MEMORIAL LIBRARY, MUSIC & RECREATION DIVISION, Washington, D.C., is looking for a Music Librarian. Position Title: Music Librarian, DS-1410-9/11. Location: Music & Recreation Division, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20001. Functions: Under the general supervision of the Chief, Music and Recreation Division, the incumbent furnishes reference and advisory service to the public; guides readers in the use of the card catalog, on-line catalog, automated reference sources, world wide web; assists in developing the Division's collection, including books, recordings, music scores, etc.; as assigned; reviews books and other materials and recommends titles for consideration for branch purchase; makes extensive searches of special sources to locate relevant materials best suited to the collection and the customer needs and interests; compiles reading lists and bibliographies for publication; creates specialized indexes and actively participates in professional organizations. Performs other related duties as assigned. Hours: As scheduled within the weekday hours 8:45 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. and on Saturdays as assigned. Qualifications: A Master's Degree in Library Science is required. In addition, education and/or professional experience which has provided a broad knowledge in the subject field of music is required. All applicants must present a combination of experience, education, skills, and self-development and expertise which demonstrates the capacity to perform the duties of the position. Residency: Effective 3/16/89, the Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1988, D. C. Law 7-203, is in force. Salary: DS-9 $33,024.00 - $42,543.00; DS-11 $39,805.00 - $51,308.00 per annum. Deadline: Open until filled (first screening date after 8/12/02). Application: Submit SF-171 Form or D. C. Government Employment Application Form to the Human Resources Department, Room 423, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001. Staff members submit PL-424. (Supervisors: submit PL-82 (rev.) for those staff members who may be interested or eligible, but on leave until the closing date.) Notice of non-discrimination: In accordance with the Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Code section 1-2501 et seq., ("the Act") the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis or race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action. Selection will be made in adherence to the equal employment opportunity regulations of the District of Columbia Public Library.
SUNY at STONY BROOK, Stony Brook, New York, is looking for Music Library Support Staff. Description: This position will be responsible for a wide range of duties such as: cataloging Music Library materials; managing the Music Library during certain evening/weekend hours; managing the Audio Center operation; acting as LAN
administrator/PC troubleshooter; providing public service to patrons.
Qualifications: Required: Knowledge equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in the music field. Availability to work some evenings and Sundays is required. Highly desired: Experience as a recording engineer familiar with the maintenance and operation of studio equipment; prior library experience, preferably in an academic library. Desirable: Understanding microcomputer hardware /software and familiarity with using the Internet. Salary: $29,983-$33,000. Deadline: The closing date for receipt of résumés is September 4, 2002. Application: Send cover letter, résumé and names of 3 references to: Germaine Hoynos, Library Personnel Officer, Main Library, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3300. SUNY at Stony Brook is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity educator and employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
The UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Richmond, Virginia, is looking for a Music Librarian. Description: The University of Richmond libraries seek an energetic, creative, knowledgeable librarian to serve as its Music Librarian. The Music Librarian is responsible for overall management of the Mary Morton Parsons Music Library, a branch of Boatwright Memorial Library. The new Music Librarian will be someone who is willing to experiment and who will seek new ways to use technology to provide access to music resources in all appropriate, useful formats. Responsibilities: The Music Librarian is responsible for planning, personnel, supervision, training, and day-to-day operations of the Music Library. This entails selection, receipt, and cataloging of music materials. Serves as the library's liaison to the Music Department. Provides instruction in library research methods in music. Participates in initiatives of the library's Outreach and Instruction team. Will participate in the library's planning and implementation of Endeavor's ENCompass product for organizing and providing access to digital information. Required Qualifications: Master's degree in library/information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association. In-depth and wide ranging knowledge of music and music history. Knowledge of current and emerging trends in music librarianship. Creative problem-solving skills. Effective oral and written communication. Desirable Qualifications: Bachelor's and/or master's degree(s) in music or music history. Prefer a minimum of three years experience, including at least two in music librarianship. Knowledge of French, German, or other languages useful in the study of music and in music cataloging. Experience with Endeavor's Voyager system. Supervisory experience. Environment: The University of Richmond is a private, highly selective institution with 3,400 full-time students in liberal arts, business, leadership studies and law programs. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report and other college guides as one of the nation's premier universities, Richmond has a rising national and international profile. Our endowment of over $1 billion and ambitious strategic plan provide a strong sense of momentum for the future. Located just two hours south of Washington, D.C., Richmond has a population of one million, and as state capital, is home to numerous cultural and civic organizations. The University's campus, recently named one of the most beautiful in the nation by the Princeton Review, is located six miles west of downtown and offers an extraordinary quality of life for our faculty, staff and students. Deadline: Screening of applications will begin Monday, September 23, 2002, and continue until the position is filled. Application: Interested individuals should send a cover letter and résumé to: Human Resource Services, Attn: Janet Ragusa, University of Richmond, VA 23173. The University of Richmond is an equal opportunity employer. POSITIONS RECENTLY FILLED Claudia Bissett, Technical Services Librarian, New England Conservatory of Music Noe Carmichael, Reference Librarian I (Music Department), Boston Public Library Catherine Gick, Music Librarian, Vanderbilt University Kristen McConnell, Music Librarian, The University of Michigan Margaret Miller, Music Librarian, New World School of the Arts/Music Division Ed Scarcelle, Director, Scherman Library, Mannes College of Music, New School University
PLACEMENT SERVICE JOB LIST
SEPTEMBER 2002
2002-2003, No. 1
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is looking for a Music and Catalog Librarian.
DUKE UNIVERSITY, Durham, North Carolina, is looking for a Public Services Librarian, Music Library.
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MUSIC LIBRARIES (IAML) - US BRANCH is looking for a Treasurer.
J & J LUBRANO, MUSIC ANTIQUARIANS, Lloyd Harbor, New York, is looking for an Assistant.
The LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, Washington, D.C., is looking for Catalogers.
The MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC, New York, New York, is looking for a Head Catalog Librarian.
The MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MEMORIAL LIBRARY, MUSIC & RECREATION DIVISION, Washington, D.C., is looking for a Music Librarian.
SUNY at STONY BROOK, Stony Brook, New York, is looking for Music Library Support Staff.
The UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Richmond, Virginia, is looking for a Music Librarian.
COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO, Chicago, Illinois, is looking for a Cataloger.
The NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS/PERFORMING ARTS PROCESSING PROJECT, New York, New York, is looking for an Assistant Project Manager.
The ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY, St. Louis, Missouri, is looking for a Catalog Librarian.
STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Stanford, California, is looking for an Operations Manager, Music Library.
The UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA, Missoula, Montana, is looking for a Fine Arts Reference Librarian and Media Resources Coordinator.