Major Responsibilities: Catalog music scores and books on music using OCLC and standard cataloging and classification tools such as AACR2, LC classification schedule M, LC Subject Headings, and MARC formats. Help maintain online system (Innovative Millennium installed 2002) and local authorities; participate in NACO music program. Supervise 2 FT retrocon assistants. Position reports to the Head Librarian.

Qualifications: REQUIRED: ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree; master's degree in music, preferably in performance; at least 3 years' experience in music cataloging using integrated systems, thorough familiarity with print and online music reference resources; working knowledge of German and at least one Romance language; excellent interpersonal and oral and written communications skills.

Additional Information: 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 7.75 FTE including 4 professionals. More information about the Institute is available on the World Wide Web at www.curtis.edu.

Employment Conditions: 12-month, full-time appointment. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, not less than $37,000. 20 days vacation, sick leave, holidays, health insurance, TIAA-CREF retirement plan.

Position Availability: June 2, 2003. Screening of applications to begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Application: Mail or e-mail: (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) 717-3170. E-mail: elizabeth.walker@curtis.edu

Description: Harmonie Park Press is looking for freelance translators who possess knowledge of one or more of the following languages: Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, or Serbian.

Application: Please contact: Elaine Gorzelski, Publications Director, Phone: (586) 755-3080. Fax: (586) 755-4213. E-mail: egorzelski@harmonieparkpress.com

Description: Library Associates is seeking an experienced librarian to work with original and copy cataloging of musical scores in braille and large-print formats, music magazines and books about music and musicians-all in braille or large-print. In addition, the appropriate candidate must have music knowledge and be able to serve in a readers' advisory and reference capacity. Many of the Library's patrons are music students at the college level and a few are advanced students. It is important that the person be sensitive in dealing with the blind and physically handicapped and be competent in discussing and finding music that meets the needs of these patrons.

Responsibilities: Field music reference questions via the web, phone, email or regular mail from a national and international clientele. Regular special projects involving weeding, shelf-reading and reorganization of the collection. Additional projects may involve editing or contributing to print and/or web-based content.

Requirements/Qualifications: Master's degree in Information/Library Science. Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to public service. Demonstrated knowledge of music, music theory, or music literature. Able to read music, even complex music, and able to play an instrument (at least a piano) or who has sung reading music. A person who has performed in a musical group and knows classical European and American music is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to achieve benchmarks, meet timelines and produce deliverables in a professional and accurate manner. Cataloging experience. Especially desirable-any knowledge of or experience in working with braille or with the blind, partially sighted and physically handicapped.

Terms, Salary & Benefits: This is a 6 month contract position. Salary: $20/hour. Library Associates provides a full slate of benefits, including insurance, 401K, vacations and sick leave for all contract employees who are on assignments that exceed 90 days. Position is available immediately.

Application: E-mail résumés as MS Word attachment to Quinn R. Koller, Vice President, Business Development at: qkoller@libraryassociates.com

Position Description: The Publicity Officer is responsible for initiating, planning, coordinating, and implementing the informational, promotional, and advertising activities of the Music Library Association. The Publicity Officer is an ex-officio member of the Development Committee, the Publications Committee, the Membership Committee, the Marketing Subcommittee, and the Organizational Liaison Committee. The Publicity Officer reports to the President and Board of Directors and prepares the budget and the annual report.

Responsibilities: Increases the visibility of MLA, including writing press releases. Publicizes MLA activities, including announcements of awards, future meetings, and publications. Maintains publicity database. Works with Scarecrow Press on publicity for co-publications. Works with AR-Editions staff/MLA Business Office in order to keep publicity materials current. Arranges and coordinates MLA Exhibits at the annual meeting as well as meetings of other organizations.

Job Requirements: Membership in the Music Library Association with a good understanding of its organizational structure and publications. Effective communication skills including excellent writing and editorial skills. Experience in writing press releases desirable. Ability to be creative in enhancing and intensifying the visibility of the Association. Excellent organizational and management skills.

Honorarium: $2,000 per annum and expenses necessary to carry out responsibilities.

Term: Term to begin before the Washington D.C. meeting; annual reappointment up to four years.

Application Deadline: 15 June 2003

Application: Send nominations or letters of application accompanied by a résumé and the names of three references to Leslie Bennett, Chair, Publicity Officer Search Committee, Knight Library, 1299 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1299, lbennett@oregon.uoregon.edu. Interviews will be held via conference calls. The other members of the Search Committee are Linda Solow Blotner and Alan Karass.

Description: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a knowledgeable, energetic, and technically competent librarian for the R.B. House Undergraduate Library's Media Resources Center. The newly renovated House Undergraduate Library (reopened in August 2002) provides an inviting environment for research, study, learning, and collaboration. The Media Resources Center (MRC) is one of the most popular service points in the Library.

Responsibilities: The Media Resources Librarian will provide the vision and leadership required to develop and sustain innovative and traditional services to support the audio-visual needs of library users; critically evaluate existing services and systems and explore new opportunities to meet user needs; develop collection development strategies for the MRC for its collections and lead in the selection of materials; serve on library committees as they pertain to the provision of media services to library users; promote Media Resources programs; direct the operations of the MRC; manage and lead a team of 6 full time staff, as well as student assistants; and plan, develop, and manage MRC programs and budget.

Qualifications: Required: Masters degree from an ALA-accredited program; supervisory experience in progressively responsible positions; knowledge of trends in delivery and preservation of media in libraries and instructional settings; experience working with visual and audio formats, particularly digital formats using a wide variety of media software on both Mac and PC platforms; and ability to find, adopt, and use relevant new technology and apply it to improve services experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating user service programs. Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills; proven service orientation; commitment to individuality and diversity; and ability to work with diverse groups of users and staff. Preferred: Bachelor's degree or significant coursework in cinema, broadcasting, instructional technology or an allied field; public service experience in an academic library; and experience working with copyright law and fair use.

Salary & Benefits: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience; excellent benefits package.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin in June 2003. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Application: Send a letter of application, a résumé and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Media Resources Librarian, Mari E. Marsh, Director of Library Personnel, CB #3900, Davis Library, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-8890. For a full description of the position, see: http://www.lib.unc.edu/jobs/.