THE MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC, New York, New York, is looking for a Library Technical Services Manager.

Position Description: The Technical Services Manager has primary responsibility for the physical processing of all library materials--music scores and parts, CDs, DVDs, books--including the following duties: 1) Preparation of print materials for the bindery as well as supervision of their final processing when they are returned; 2) Supervision and coordination of all in-house binding and repair operations; 3) Ordering supplies for binding, processing, and all other library functions; 4) Participation in the preparation of the supplies and bindery budget and processing invoices; 5) Supervision of a full-time assistant, including training when necessary; 6) Reference duties (approximately 5 hours per week); and, 7) Other duties as required.

Qualifications: Required: Undergraduate music degree (classical); strong organizational skills; an eye for detail; basic competence in European languages. Preferred: Previous experience working in a library, especially one with a large music collection; experience binding print music materials; experience working with commercial binders.

Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary; individual health coverage; TIAA/CREF retirement plan; excellent vacation benefits.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.

Application: Send or e-mail letter of application, current resume, and three references (names, addresses, and telephone numbers) to Peter Caleb, Director of Library Services, The Peter Jay Sharp Library, 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.

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THE MUSIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION is looking for an Editor of NOTES.

Position Description: Oversees the publication of NOTES, the Music Library Association's quarterly journal.

Duties: Appoints assistant and contributing editors and coordinates contributions from them, including preparation of manuscript, proofreading, collation of proofs, etc. Solicits and edits articles for publication; coordinates peer review of submissions. Prepares "Notes for NOTES" column and other editorial matter. Works with the printer and distributor to maintain publication schedule and production quality. Reports to the MLA Board on the state of the journal. Serves on the MLA Publications Committee. Prepares an annual budget and monitors expenditures.

Qualifications: Administrative experience, including the successful planning and observance of long-term schedules. Writing and editorial skills, including a thorough knowledge of English prose style and familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style. Broad knowledge of the literature of music and music librarianship. Familiarity with the Music Library Association and its membership. Understanding of MLA's goals and NOTES's role in realizing them. Ability to provide attention to detail, to inspire contributors, and to work well under pressure and with a variety of people. Familiarity with word-processing programs and electronic document transfer over the Internet. Budgeting experience also desirable.

Position Description: Under the supervision of the Librarian III, processes archival collections held by The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, including physical and intellectual arrangement and description of materials. Writes and encodes archival finding aids for the Internet, in accordance with local and national standards. Performs original cataloging in RLIN, OCLC and/or local databases in accordance with local and national standards. Oversees the work of library technical assistant(s). Identifies conservation needs. Performs related duties as required.