Description: Although listed as a temporary one-year appointment, we expect the position to be extended indefinitely. For job description, go to: http://www.sjsu.edu/hr/jobopps/011001.pdf.

Description: The Library of Congress has reposted its vacancy announcement for three music and sound recording cataloger postions. The vacancy announcement number is 030019. (This is the same vacancy announcement that was posted in December as number 020313; applicants for the earlier posting will be considered and do not need to reapply.)

Qualifications: This position requires a reading knowledge of one modern Asian or one modern European language in addition to English. You do not need to be a current Library of Congress employee to apply for any of these positions.

Deadline: The application deadline is March 3, 2003.

Application: To read the vacancy announcement and submit your application online, you must visit the USAJOBS site: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ and follow the instructions there. You may find it more convenient to go to the Library of Congress Web site's Current Job Opportunities page at: http://www.loc.gov/hr/employment/jobposts.html and follow the links there to USAJOBS.

Description: In managing the Association's Placement Service, the MLA Placement Officer serves as a liaison between employers seeking qualified music librarians and music librarians seeking employment. The Placement Officer also coordinates the Association's annual Mentoring Program.

Responsibilities: Compile information about positions available in print and internet announcements in the professional literature and in other sources; contact institutions with vacant music librarian positions, encouraging them to list their vacancies with the Placement Service; create the monthly MLA Job List, an informal publication mailed to subscribers and posted on the MLA web site; correspond with library schools and state and regional library associations to ensure that they advertise their music jobs with the Service when vacancies occur; answer inquiries concerning the Placement Service and employment of music librarians; prior to and during each annual conference, manage MLA's annual Mentoring Program, which links new and aspiring music librarians with established professionals; run the Placement Service desk and schedule interviews at the annual conference; prepare Placement Service reports and annual budget. The Placement Officer reports to the President and Board of Directors and is an ex-officio member of the Personnel Subcommittee and member of the Publications Committee.

Qualifications: Membership in MLA; interest in the people who practice music librarianship, and in the profession generally; interest in desk-top publishing and access to word-processing; interest in web-page construction; familiarity with the literature on qualifications for music librarianship; ability to answer inquiries from individuals and institutions about employment in the profession.

Honorarium: Honorarium of $1000 per annum and expenses necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position.

Term: Annual reappointment up to four years; term to begin July 2003.

Deadline: 18 April 2003.

Application: Send nominations or letters of application accompanied by a résumé and the names and phone numbers of three references to: Ray Heigemeir, Chair, Placement Officer Search Committee, Braun Music Center, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-3076. Phone: (650) 725-1148. Fax: (650) 725-1145. Email: raymondh@stanford.edu. Interviews will be held via conference calls. The other members of the Search Committee are Robert Curtis and Renée McBride.

General Description: Under the direction of Head, Cataloging, Manager of Bibliographic Systems, catalogs and classifies musical scores, musical and non-musical sound recordings and monographs in English and World Languages, videos and datafiles for adult and juvenile collections on an online system with an integrated authority control facility. Manipulates existing bibliographic utility and local catalog records and creates original records in MARC formats, establishes name and subject authorities and cross references. Plans and executes special cataloging assignments including training professional and paraprofessional staff, contributing to the development of procedures and manuals, and preparing reports. Performs related duties as required.

Eligibility Requirements: ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library and Information Studies. A staff member who is now a Senior Librarian or eligible for Senior Librarian. Demonstrated substantial knowledge of music history, terminology and music notation. Successfully demonstrated knowledge of Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, Library of Congress Subject and Name Headings, Dewey Decimal Classification, MARC formats, and principles of authority control. Successfully demonstrated experience using an online bibliographic utility, such as OCLC, and an online local cataloging system. Demonstrated ability to work well independently and to plan and execute complex projects. Good oral and written communication skills. Successfully demonstrated supervisory experience preferred. Reading knowledge of music preferred. Reading knowledge of one or more Romance languages preferred.

Salary & Benefits: $36,834. Comprehensive benefits package.

Application: Please send résumé and cover letter. Please refer to job code LSM-SLC. The New York Public Library, HR Dept Code LSM-SLC, 188 Madison Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10016. Email: lsresumes@nypl.org. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description: Northwestern University Library is seeking a creative and dynamic music librarian to lead its Music Library.

Environment: Northwestern's Music Library's holdings of over 250,000 volumes encompass most genres and historical periods of music. Materials relating to post-World War II music constitute an internationally recognized collection of distinction. Other special collections include the Foundation for Contemporary Performance Arts "Notations" Collection, the John Cage Archive, the Fritz Reiner Library, numerous music manuscripts, rare early music editions and treatises, and a portion of the Moldenhauer Archives. For more information about the Music Library and its services see http://www.library.northwestern.edu/music/.

Summary: Responsible for the overall management of the Music Library, including policy formulation, budget preparation and implementation, collection management, public and technical services activities, and liaison with the School of Music. Responsible for the acquisition of printed music and special materials collection development.

Job Responsibilities: Performs administrative and budget management tasks, including formulating and implementing goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; setting priorities; allocating financial, staff, and space resources. Manages a staff of 3 librarians and 5 support staff. Administers the Music Library collection development activities including the solicitation of gifts. Manages the music manuscript collections. Serves as bibliographer for printed music and special materials. Maintains liaison with the School of Music and engages in appropriate activities with both local and national music library associations and organizations. Serves on the Library's Management Council.

Qualifications: Masters degree from an ALA accredited program in library science or equivalent combination of education and relevant library experience. Advanced degree in music, preferably musicology. At least five years experience in a music library, preferably at an academic or research institution. Demonstrated managerial and collection development experience. Substantial knowledge of music repertory, music bibliography, and music acquisitions. Awareness of current concerns and developments in music librarianship.

Salary: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience ($50,000 minimum).

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, 1970 Campus Drive, Evanston, Illinois 60208-2300 or library-personnel@northwestern.edu. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment eligibility verification required upon hire.

Description: Entry-level position to provide technical and public services support in a heavily used, rapidly evolving library environment. Reports to the Head of the Music Library.

Responsibilities: Performs original and copy cataloging of musical scores, and original cataloging of audiovisual materials. Assists in the retrospective conversion of music scores and recordings, and in the cataloging of microforms, archival materials, and electronic resources in music. Provides reference service to music library users, and shares in the responsibility for the music library undergraduate bibliographic instruction program. Assumes responsibility for administering the music library in the absence of the Head of the Music Library. Assists in circulation duties on an as needed basis. Assists in staffing the Hillman Library Reference Desk one to two weekend days per year, as well as eight to ten evenings per year.

Qualifications: Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited program (or recognized equivalent). Bachelor's Degree in Music. Working knowledge of German, French or Italian. Effective organizational, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills. Basic knowledge of library technical services and informational services, and emerging electronic resources. Preferred: Graduate degree in music, experience in an academic library, and experience with music information sources that support graduate study of the discipline.

Salary & Benefits: $30,000.00. Comprehensive benefits package including 23 vacation days/year; medical coverage; TIAA/CREF, Vanguard; and tuition assistance.

Deadline: Applications received by Feb. 21, 2003 will receive primary consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Application: Submit letter of application and résumé with the names/addresses/phone numbers of three references to William Gentz, Personnel Librarian, 271 Hillman Library, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. The University Library System is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing diversity in our workplace and strongly encourages applications from candidates who can contribute in this area. To learn more about the University Library System visit: http://www.library.pitt.edu