General Information: Texas Tech University is a state-supported institution with an enrollment of 25,000. It offers a wide range of academic programs in thirteen colleges and schools, including law and medicine. There are approximately 115 master’s degree programs and over 58 at the doctoral level. Texas Tech is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, Greater Western Library Alliance and Texshare. The newly renovated University Library (http://www.lib.ttu.edu) has over 2.1 million volumes and an annual budget of over $9 million. Lubbock has a metropolitan population of 224,000 and is the regional center for education, agriculture, health care, banking, and business.

Position Description: Responsibilities include: catalog music scores and books on music and other special formats using OCLC and standard cataloging and classification tools such as AACR2, LC classification, LC Subject Headings and MARC formats; provide assistance in the management of the acquisitions, cataloging and processing of scores, sound recordings and other special formats; assist in the maintenance of the online system and local authorities; assume workflow management responsibilities for multiple concurrently running projects; work in collaboration with other library departments; participates in development of departmental policies and procedures, project planning, staff training and supervision; and stay abreast of current developments in library and music issues through active participation in professional organizations.

Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited Master's degree or international equivalent. Bachelor's degree in Music, significant knowledge of music literature, and knowledge of one or more foreign languages. The applicant must have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Basic computer skills including practical knowledge of both MAC and PC computer systems. Must be able to work independently and also participate in a team environment. Preferred: Knowledge of information standards (e.g., Z39.50, MARC, HTML, and DUBLIN CORE), familiarity with print and online music reference resources, musical experience including graduate work, demonstrated teaching ability, and knowledge of integrated library systems.

Salary and Benefits: Depending on qualifications and experience, minimum of $36,000. Comprehensive benefits include choice of retirement programs, including TIAA-CREF; 13 state holidays; developmental leave opportunities; moving allowance; and no state or local income tax.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin August 24, 2003 and will continue until position is filled.

Application: Send letter of application indicating qualifications and interest in the position, current resume, and names and contact information of three references to the Human Resources Office, Texas Tech University Library, Box 40002, Lubbock, TX 79409-0002. Electronic submissions are welcome and should be sent to carol.roberts@ttu.edu. Please address all correspondence to the Search Committee Chair, and specify the title of the position. Texas Tech University is an EEO/AA/ADA employer. All applicants for this position should submit application material directly to the employer, not to the local Employment Service Office. A competitive recruitment and selection process is being conducted and if a U.S. worker is not selected pursuant to this process, an Application for Alien Employment Certification may be filed on behalf of an alien to fill the job opportunity. Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to the local Employment Service Office and/or the regional CO of the DOL.

General Information: UMBC, an honors university serving more than 10,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students, is one of two public universities in Maryland within the “doctoral/research university-extensive” Carnegie classification. Located just outside Baltimore and 45 minutes from Washington, DC, the campus is growing rapidly under dynamic leadership. The University’s ongoing commitment to strengthen the Library has led to investment in extensive technological development and online resources (see www.umbc.edu/library), complementing a superb facility enlarged and renovated in 1995, and holding more than 850,000 volumes, 30,000 audio and 100,000 slide pieces, as well as numerous other materials and formats. We offer an exciting opportunity for an energetic and technically innovative leader with a strong customer-oriented approach and creative vision to manage and develop Library Media and Slide Library collections and services through the use of new digital technologies.

Responsibilities: The incumbent will work closely with faculty and staff to analyze and update the media collection with appropriate materials and formats; develop and maintain online electronic reserve services for audiovisual materials in cooperation with others; investigate and develop technical capabilities for streaming video and audio, as appropriate and in keeping with fair use and copyright provisions as they apply to library media and digital collections; maintain current understanding of the hardware, software, and protocols necessary for providing access to analog and digital multi-media and image collections; provide reference and circulation services for faculty and students as needed, including specialized media instruction; integrate Media and Slide Library workflows with library information management system(s) and explore new capabilities such as media booking; supervise staff and student assistants; and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: ALA-MLS or proof of expected August 2003 graduation required. Recent MLS graduates are encouraged to apply. Demonstrated knowledge of and interest in analog and digital media formats; experience and aptitude with computer technologies, digitization protocols and web development; demonstrated analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and excellent oral and written communication skills. Successful candidate will have the ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment. UMBC is a highly selective and diverse campus (>34% minority enrollment); candidates must demonstrate ability to strengthen library services to a diverse user group. Supervisory experience; prior coursework or experience with music, film, visual arts or performing arts; and an understanding of academic libraries highly desirable.

Salary, Rank & Benefits: Position is a 12-month library faculty appointment at anticipated rank of Librarian I or II. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications. Comprehensive benefits. While the salary range has not yet been established, the position will have a minimum salary of $40,000 per year if hired at the Librarian I level. The successful candidate will be expected to meet library and university requirements for reappointment, promotion, and permanent status. See the UMBC Faculty Handbook and the UMBC Library Faculty Rank and Review Procedures for further details.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin September 19, 2003, and will continue until the position is filled.

Application: Send letter of application, resume, and names w/e-mail addresses of three references to: Larry Wilt, Director of the Library, Library 353, UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, Maryland, 21250. Applications are also accepted via e-mail to: aok@umbc.edu. UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.