PLACEMENT
SERVICE
JOB
LIST
APRIL
2004
2003-2004, No.8
The ISTANBUL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY,
Istanbul, Turkey, is looking for a Music Librarian.
MCGILL UNIVERSITY, Montreal, Quebec,
is looking for a Music Scores Cataloguer.
The NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS/MUSIC
DIVISION, New York, New York, is looking For a Librarian II (or Librarian
I on a training basis).
The UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, Iowa City, Iowa, is looking for a two-year Residency Program Librarian.
The UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA,
Los Angeles, California, is looking for an Arts and Humanities Team Leader
.
POSITIONS PREVIOUSLY POSTED
INDIANA UNIVERSITY, Bloomington, Indiana, is looking for a Head of the Music Library (Deadline extended; position will remain open until filled).
The MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA, Minneapolis, Minnesota, is looking for an Assistant Principal Librarian.
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, New Brunswick, New Jersey, is looking for a Music/Performing Arts Librarian.
The UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, Santa Barbara, California, is looking for a Project Manager/Editor for the Encyclopedic Discography of Victor Records.
ISTANBUL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, Istanbul, Turkey, is looking for a Music Librarian.
General Information: Created 5 years ago at the start of the program, the Library now houses close to 15,000 items, -books, scores, and CDs - supporting concentrations in Musicology, Theory, Composition, Ethnomusicology, Sound Engineering and Design, Music Business, and Performance Studies. Acquisitions will continue, and archival projects can be undertaken as well. The resources of the library include access to electronic databases through the University's Central Library, computers for student use, and listening stations. Library staff includes a full-time Cataloguer, and library assistants from among the student body.
Responsibilities: Istanbul Technical University is seeking an energetic and adventurous Music Librarian to manage the free-standing Dr. Erol Ucer Music Library located on the Macka Campus. The library supports Master's and Doctoral English-language music programs of MIAM-Muzik Ileri Arastirmalar Merkezi, or Advanced Studies in Music. The library is fully integrated into the teaching program of the Department.
Qualifications: Required: The preferred candidate must hold a Master's Degree, or equivalent, in Library Science, and depending on academic qualifications in Music, will have an opportunity to teach within the department. At a minimum, the preferred candidate should be prepared to teach Music Bibliography and Research Methods to incoming students, offered usually during the Fall Semester.
Benefits: Living accommodations on the main campus of the University in Maslak are provided rent-free and extend for the full calendar year.
Deadline: The position is a ten-month position, beginning September 1, 2004, and is renewable on a yearly basis.
Application: Please submit CVs by email, and direct inquiries to Judith Frangos at frangos@itu.edu.tr.
MCGILL UNIVERSITY, Montreal, Quebec, is looking for a Music Scores Cataloguer.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Specialist Cataloguing Services Librarian, the successful candidate will be responsible for the cataloguing and classification of music scores according to current North American standards. This will involve original cataloguing and the management of copy cataloguing to provide bibliographic access to the scores backlog and to incoming material. The Music Scores Cataloguer will work closely with the Head and other staff of the Marvin Duchow Music Library to determine priorities, to understand the needs of the library users and to gain familiarity with the existing collections. Supervision of catalogue searching and editing staff may also be required.
Qualifications: Required: Graduate MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited programme. Undergraduate degree in music. One year experience in music cataloguing. English and French spoken and written, as well as reading knowledge of German and Italian. Ability to work collegially, collaboratively and effectively in both team-based and self-directed environments. Desirable: Masters degree in music. Familiarity with on-line information resources. Supervisory experience.
Rank: Library professional (3-year appointment; non-tenure track).
Deadline: Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed in the first instance to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. McGill University is committed to equity in employment.
Application: Please submit application, along with
a curriculum vitae and the names of three referees to:
Joanna Andrews
Chair, Selection Committee
Redpath Library Building, McGill University
3459 McTavish St.
Montréal, QC H3A 1Y1
E-mail: joanna.andrews@mcgill.ca
Fax: 514-398-8919
The NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE PERFORMINGS ARTS/MUSIC DIVISION, New York, New York, is looking for a Librarian II (or Librarian I on a training basis).
Responsibilities: Under the general supervision of the Assistant Chief of the Music Division, provides reference assistance for the Music Division in person, by telephone and by mail. Processes archival collections and other non-book materials. Provides general support in the Department of Special Collections, including supervision and maintenance of the Special Collections stacks, oversight of reserves and incoming Interlibrary Loans, coordination of deliveries of rare materials from offsite storage, and the processing of Special Collections copy orders. Participates in the Division’s barcoding projects and the preparation of materials for offsite storage. Assists in book selection and in the planning and implementation of exhibitions. Performs related duties as required.
Eligibility Requirements: ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies and an undergraduate degree in music. Successfully demonstrated public service experience. Reading knowledge of German and one other modern language. Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Graduate work in musicology or music theory preferred. Demonstrated experience with archival processing preferred.
Application: Please send resume and cover letter.
Email: lsresumes@nypl.org (When
emailing, please refer to LSML-L2MUS in the subject line).
Mail:
The New York Public Library
HR Dept Job Code: LSML-L2MUS
188 Madison Ave 5th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Fax: 212-592-7327
The UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, Iowa City, Iowa, is looking for a two-year Residency Program Librarian .
Responsibilities: The University of Iowa Libraries is seeking a two-year Residency Program Librarian to serve in its general reference and instructional services department. The purpose of the Librarian Residency Program is to interest members of historically underrepresented groups who are recent graduates of masters in library and information science programs in a professional career in university libraries. The program is designed around an assignment in a professional position that will be challenging, offer a solid foundation for a career in research librarianship, and provide opportunities for professional development and mentoring. In addition, the participant will learn about other departments in the Libraries, work on special projects of individual interest (involving, for example, collection development and/or needs assessment), serve on committees in the library system, and initiate a program of professional development and contribution. This position will require some evening and weekend commitment. Residency program participants are eligible to apply for regular professional positions that may arise in the Libraries. The department head, along with the Coordinator, Human Resources & Diversity Programs, and the appropriate Director, serve as mentors for participants.
Professional Development: Professional development is a strong component of the Residency Program. Participants are provided support and encouraged to give presentations, attend national and regional conferences, and/or write for professional publications. The Libraries provides significant financial support for attendance at conferences and professional meetings. In addition, if accepted by the program, residents will receive support to participate in the University of Minnesota Libraries' Training Institute for Library Science Interns and Residents.
Qualifications: A recent graduate degree from an ALA-accredited program in Library and Information Science; general knowledge of electronic information sources, the Internet, and the World Wide Web; ability to work in a team environment; excellent written and oral communication skills; and a demonstrated interest in professional development in the library and university community.
Salary, Rank & Benefits: The two-year appointment will be made at the Librarian I level. The salary range is $35,000 - $37,000. The University of Iowa offers an attractive package of benefits including 24 days of paid vacation per year, TIAA/CREF retirement, and a flexible selection of medical, life, dental, and vision insurance, childcare credit, and additional options.
Application: Applications must be received by April
30, 2004. Candidates should submit a letter of application discussing
background and reasons for interest in the Libraries' Residency Program,
a resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references
to:
Susan Marks, Coordinator
Human Resources & Diversity Programs
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City, IA, 52242-1420
Phone: (319-335-5871)
E-mail: lib-search@uiowa.edu
The University of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. For more information about the University of Iowa Libraries, see our website at http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/index.html.
The UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Los Angeles, California, is looking for an Arts and Humanities Team Leader.
Position Summary: The University of Southern California’s (USC) Information Services Division (ISD) is seeking a creative and experienced librarian to lead its recently established Arts and Humanities Team. The successful candidate will plan, organize, supervise, and manage the collection development, reference, instruction, and outreach activities of a team of subject librarians in the arts and humanities. Reporting to the Associate Executive Director for Research Collections and Services, the successful candidate will have the primary responsibility of leading a team of subject librarians in building print and electronic collections and providing reference and instructional services in the arts and humanities. The team leader will work closely with reference, instruction, collection development, and interlibrary loan coordinators, chairs of interdisciplinary centers, and other subject team leaders, to provide USC’s faculty and students with an innovative and comprehensive package of collections and services. The ISD recently created subject based teams and interdisciplinary centers in response to its new strategic plan. The teams provide the framework for meeting the challenges the plan has presented. The new team leader will provide both the visionary and practical leadership required to enable the team to support and further ISD’s ambitious goals.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Associate Executive Director for 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 MARBL teams, with coordinators for collection development, reference, instruction, and interlibrary loan, 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. The new team leader will coordinate and supervise the efforts of team members to fulfill collection development, reference, and instruction assignments within the arts and humanities. The individual will be responsible for planning, organizing, leading, supervising, and managing the team’s activities in these vital areas. Specific duties will include budget planning, preparation, and management; developing policies and procedures; organizing, coordinating, and supervising team members’ activities; sponsoring and/or managing projects; actively participating on the Team Leaders and Coordinators (TLC) committee; and serving as a member of an anticipated new Collection Development Council. The team leader will be expected to lead by example, taking one or more subject assignments, and engaging in collection development, reference, and instruction activities as part of the team.
Qualifications: The team leader should have a record of increasing responsibility in an academic or research library, with leadership experience in the arts and humanities strongly preferred. The successful candidate should have demonstrated strengths in building collections and providing reference and instructional services. The new team leader should have a career track that has provided opportunities for broad intellectual growth as well as for obtaining specific knowledge of the complex issues facing academic and research libraries in the early 21st century. Demonstrated experience with successfully supervising library or information science professionals is a requirement of this position. The successful candidate should have knowledge of strategic planning and management techniques for a team-based organization. He/She will need to have a successful record of leading team-based activities in an academic or research library. It is also important that team leader candidates have demonstrated the ability to communicate effectively with teaching faculty, students, staff, librarian colleagues, and senior administrators from diverse cultural backgrounds. The new team leader should have a proven record of success in representing the interests of her/his constituencies. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to meeting the information needs of the University’s scholarly community; close familiarity with developing, managing, and accessing arts and humanities resources in academic or research libraries; familiarity with the latest technologies and trends in the field; involvement in research and publication; a strong customer service orientation; 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. Required: 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 and students in support of their research and instructional needs; excellent oral and written communication skills. Desirable: Advanced degree in the arts or humanities (in addition to the MLS). Experience with library acquisition approval plans and with 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.
Salary, Rank & Benefits: Librarian II or III; target hiring range $60,000 to $75,000; appointment rank and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. 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). 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.
Deadline: Closing date for applications is July 9, 2004.
Application: Applications submitted via electronic mail are preferred. Candidates should submit a letter of application, full resume (including telephone and e-mail address), and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of six references to:
Nannette Edelman (edelman@usc.edu)
Coordinator Search Committee #220B DML-316, MC-0183
Information Services Division
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0183
For more information about this position, contact Kevin Mulroy at mulroy@usc.edu. USC is an EO/AA Employer
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