POSITIONS
PREVIOUSLY
POSTED THE BRAND LIBRARY AND ART CENTER, GLENDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY,
Glendale, California, is looking for a Senior Library Supervisor. Description: Under the supervision of a Library Administrator,
this mid-management position is responsible for managing the operations of the Brand Art and Music
Library. As part of the Library's management team, this position actively participates in projects, committees and decision-making related to the entire library system. Essential functions include, but are not limited to: Oversees public operations and ensures outstanding customer service. Advises staff on collection management for art and music materials. Oversees art and music programming, including a professional
community gallery and recital hall. Serves as liaison to the Library's support group and to the City of
Glendale's Arts and Culture Commission. Coordinates Library activities with other City divisions, other
libraries and other agencies. Acts as a public representative and advocate for the section. Develops
policies and procedures for the section. Creates long-range plans for all functions of the library including
the building plan for the facility. Develops and monitors section budgets and reports. Seeks and
writes grants. Trains, supervises, and evaluates professional and support staff. Recommends, initiates and
implements personnel actions. Performs advanced professional library work that requires the use of
independent judgment in the application of professional library practices. Works on art or music
reference desks as needed. Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed
in a safe, efficient manner. Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires. Qualifications: Required: Bachelor's Degree in any field and a Master's Degree in Library Science from an accredited college or university. Four years of professional library work, including two years supervisory experience and two years of professional experience within an art or music library. An equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training may substitute for the listed minimum requirements. Knowledge of principles, trends, terminology and practices of modern library work. Knowledge of reference materials in the fields of art and music. Knowledge of the principles and methods of cataloging and classification. Skill in effective oral and written communication. Skill in problem solving and ability to think analytically. Ability to apply professional knowledge to the practical problems faced on the job. Ability to effectively supervise, review and evaluate employees' job performance, and to organize and direct workflow. Ability to establish smooth working relationships with a wide variety of people, including staff, coworkers, general public, community groups and the support group of Brand Library. Ability to exercise sound judgment in difficult or stressful situations. Ability to foster a teamwork environment and resolve interpersonal conflicts. Ability to interact effectively with a variety of temperaments. Ability to learn new library technology and train staff and public in its use. Ability to organize and direct the work of subordinates. Ability to prepare and monitor budget information. Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate directions in English. Valid California Class C Driver's License is required. Preferred: Degree in the fine arts and/or music desirable. Bilingual ability in Spanish and/or Armenian is desirable. Possesses a wide range of knowledge and library experience. Possesses interest in art and music. Possesses strong leadership ability. Supportive of change. Willing to work overtime as needed. Wi
llingness to assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment. Willingness to attract new audiences to Brand Arts Center. Willingness to initiate, recommend and carry out personnel actions.
Salary: $5,214 - $6,458 per month (salary includes 7% PERS contribution which is deducted from the listed salary for employee's retirement benefits). Open examination; one-year probationary period. Deadline: Originally posted on October 20, 2003, the position will remain open until filled. Application: The examination will consist of an evaluation and an Assessment Process. Weights will be as follows: evaluation-qualifying, Assessment Process-100%. The Assessment Process will consist of a written exercise-15%, a presentation-15%, and an oral examination-70%. All applications, resumes, and submitted reference materials will be reviewed and evaluated and only the best-qualified candidates based on applicable experience will be invited to the oral examination. Any evaluation will be based on the candidate's education and experience as related to the position. Any examination will be to evaluate the candidate's education, experience, knowledge and skills for the position. The City of Glendale reserves the right to modify the above stated examination components and/or weights. Should this be necessary, the candidates will be notified of the specific examination components and weights prior to the administration of any examination. Time and place of the examination will be announced. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Glendale requires that all new employees provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identity. Apply to: City of Glendale Personnel Division, 613 E. Broadway, Room 100, Glendale, CA 91206. Tel: (818) 548-2110 ; Email: cogpersonnel@ci.glendale.ca.us. Job Information Hotline: (818) 548-2127. THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY, New York, New York, is looking for a Librarian III (temporary 2-year position). Description: The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts/Theatre on Film and Tape Archive, Robert M. Wilson
Collection is embarking on a two-year project to process, preserve and catalog the newly acquired avant-garde theater collection of Robert M. Wilson. Under the general supervision of the Director of the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive, supervises the processing of a large video collection and creates original catalog records in RLIN. Reviews cataloging records. Supervises support staff. Monitors project budget and interacts with fiscal manager, as well as the budget and accounting departments. Processes invoices, check requisitions, and petty cash vouchers. Coordinates all transfer and transportation arrangements with video preservation facilities, off-site storage facilities, and donor organization. Responsible for all day-to-day interactions with donor organization including creating and maintaining cordial and cooperative relations, and all project correspondence. Maintains files and records. Performs related duties as required.
Eligibility Requirements: ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library and Information Studies. Successfully demonstrated experience organizing and processing library or archival collections, preferably video. Demonstrated knowledge of theater history, with a desired emphasis on contemporary avant-garde or alternative movements. Successfully demonstrated administrative and supervisory experience. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Experience maintaining financial records for projects, interaction with accounting department and vendors, creation of project budgets. Demonstrated knowledge of the MARC format and moving image materials cataloging rules. Demonstrated experience cataloging moving image materials in RLIN. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines under pressure. Ability to prioritize and organize effectively and maintain attention to detail. Reading knowledge of German or French preferred.
Salary & Benefits: For benefits information, please see http://www2.nypl.org/home/hr/jobs/benefits.htm.
Deadline: Until filled. Application: To apply, send cover letter and resume to: The New York Public Library, HR Dept, Job Code LSLJ-TL3, 188 Madison Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10016. Fax: (212) 592-7327 ; Email: lsresumes@nypl.org. NYPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. THE ORGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESS is looking for an Editor. Description: 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. This new position will be responsible for overseeing the solicitation, submission, editing, and publication of The Tracker (quarterly journal), and a range of annual monographic, musical, reference, and facsimile publications. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, advanced degree preferred, or commensurate experience or certification in musical scholarship. Three or more years in scholarship, writing, editing and publishing and/or related areas; knowledge of organs, organ music and organ history/literature necessary. Salary: Approximately 20 hours weekly for $25,000; no relocation required. Deadline: Application reviews begin March 1st, 2004. Application: Send hard-copy resume, cover letter, and three references to N. Lee Orr, 506 Lantern Wood Dr., Scottdale, GA 30079. For information only, contact nleeorr@bellsouth.net.
THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
, Los Angeles, California, is looking for an Arts and Humanities Team Leader (Librarian/Information Services Professional). Description: The University of Southern California's Information Services Division (ISD) is seeking a creative and experienced librarian/subject specialist to lead its newly established Arts and Humanities Team. The successful candidate will plan, organize, staff, and manage the collection development, reference, instruction, and outreach activities of a team
of subject librarians. Reporting to the Director of Research Collections and Services, the Arts and Humanities Team Leader will collaborate with the other subject team leaders and with the leaders of the Undergraduate Learning and the Specialized Libraries and Archival Collections teams, with coordinators for reference, interlibrary loan, and instruction, and with the chairs of ISD's interdisciplinary centers to build collections and provide services. The team leader also will work closely with technical services and access services personnel to ensure quality control and ease of access to the collections. Specific duties will include budget planning, preparation, and management; developing policies and procedures; organizing, coordinating, and supervising team members' activities; and serving as a member of the new Collection Development Council. The team leader will be expected to lead by example, to accept selection assignments, and to engage in collection development, reference, and instruction activities as members of their teams.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to meeting the needs of the University's scholarly community; involvement in scholarly research and publication; a passion for collections, service, and teaching; a background that includes collection development, reference service, and instruction; close familiarity with building, managing, and accessing arts and humanities collections in academic libraries; familiarity with the latest technologies and trends in the field; a strong customer service orientation; an ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse cultural backgrounds; an ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in an organization undergoing substantial change; skills in recognizing talent, ability, and experience and in mobilizing diverse constituent team members into an energetic, cohesive, and productive whole; and a willingness to take risks in approaching solutions. He/She will need to have a successful record of leading team-based activities in an academic or research library. Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited institution, or subject masters degree in the arts or humanities plus equivalent related library experience; at least five years experience in an academic or research library, with progressive responsibility and supervisory experience; experience in team-based research or library environments; demonstrated ability to work closely with faculty in support of their research and instructional needs; excellent oral and written communication skills. Preferred: Ph.D. in the arts or humanities. Experience with academic library acquisition approval plans and building digital and electronic resource collections. Knowledge of applying current information retrieval and reference support technologies to library services. Familiarity with developing university information literacy programs. Foreign language capabilities.
Salary, Rank & Benefits: Librarian II or III; appointment rank and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Librarians at USC have faculty status, with the option for appointment on either the Continuing Appointment track or the renewable Contract Status track. Appointment to the Continuing Appointment track requires the potential to meet the University's requirements for the granting of continuing appointment, which in turn requires demonstrated excellence in librarianship, substantive and continuing contributions to the profession and in university and community service. Appointment to the renewable Contract Status track requires the potential to demonstrate excellence in librarianship and effectiveness in meeting contract standards and provisions. This position is full-time on a 12-month contract. The excellent benefits package includes a choice of university sponsored retirement programs, 22 paid vacation days per year, a choice of medical and dental plans, and tuition assistance (for employees and dependents). Deadline: Review of applications will begin mid-November 2003 and continue until the position is filled. Application: Candidates should submit a letter of application, full resume (including telephone and email address), and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of six (6) references to: Nannette Edelman, Coordinator, Search Committee, ATTN: # 220, Information Services Division, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0182. For more information about this position please contact Kevin Mulroy at mulroy@usc.edu or visit http://www.usc.edu/isd/about/jobs/librarian.html. USC is an EO/AA employer. POSITIONS
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FILLED Cari Alexander, Head, Music Library and Audio-Visual Center, Texas Christian University Richard Griscom, Head, Otto E. Albrecht Music Library and Eugene Ormandy Music and Media Center, University of Pennsylvania (effective June 2004) Miao Jin, Cataloging Librarian, University of Southern Mississippi Kevin Medows, Music Technical Services Librarian, Northwestern University David Perrott, Library Technical Services Manager, The Manhattan School of Music Kira Wharton, Music Librarian, United States Marine Band
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NOVEMBER
2003
2003-2004, No. 3
THE BRAND LIBRARY AND ART CENTER, Glendale, California, is looking for a Senior Library Supervisor.
THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY, New York, New York, is
looking for a Librarian III (temporary 2-year position).
THE ORGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESS is looking
for an Editor.
THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Los Angeles, California,
is looking for an Arts and Humanities Team Leader (Librarian/Information Services Professional).
THE MUSIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION is
looking for an Editor of NOTES (deadline extended to December 1, 2003).