The BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, Boston, Massachusetts, has a position with the Koussevitzky and Piston Project (Part-Time).

Project goal: Due to damage caused by flood recovery, these materials have been reformatted to digital format. The incumbent will be expected to listen to the discs to identify if they are complete or if there are problems with the digital format. There is an estimated 388 hours of listening to be done. Position duration is approximately 6 months.

Basic Function: Listening to re-dubbed material for digital sonic problems. Taking notes and identify if a particular recording is a performance or rehearsal. Develop some metadata and cataloging information to enter on a prepared form. As necessary, verify repertoire with the assistance of a score, verify performance and recording dates. Position reports to the Curator of Music.

Qualifications: Incumbent must have a degree in music; preferably a music theory or music history degree. Have extensive knowledge of classical music and know the standard repertoire; be able to read music since it may be necessary to consult a score on occasion; be able to recognize when music is duplicated even though it is labeled as being different. Must be able to identify digital sonic problems.

Salary: Salary is $11.00 per hour.

Deadline: This vacancy announcement is for continuing recruitment.

Application: To be considered for current or future openings at the Boston Public Library, print a Boston Public Library Employment Application from www.bpl.org/general/jobposting/ApplicationProcedures.htm. Please send a resume, references and cover letter, indicating how you learned of this vacancy, to the attention of: David C. Young, Director of Human Resources. By Mail: Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116. By Fax: (617) 266-4673. By E-mail: hr@bpl.org. In Person: Human Resources Office on the 3rd floor of the Johnson Building. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Must be a resident of the City of Boston upon first day of hire. Boston Public Library is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Cultural Diversity.

Environment: The services and collections of the W.D. Jordan Special Collections and Music Library are located in the recently renovated Douglas Library building. The W.D. Jordan Library provides services to the faculty and students of the school of music, to the academic departments who are the primary users of special collections and to the university and local community users who use special collections. In addition, the library's conservation services are provided by staff in this unit. Queen's University Library comprises 6 major libraries in well-equipped facilities, which serve the teaching and research needs of the full range of academic and professional disciplines in the university. A team-based organization, based on the goals of the learning organization, was introduced in 1999 to encourage innovation and flexibility in meeting the service needs of the library's users.

Description: Queen's University Library seeks an innovative, energetic, and service-oriented librarian to assume the position of Head of the W.D. Jordan Special Collections and Music Library, Curator of Special Collections and Conservation Coordinator for Queen's University Library. Reporting to an associate university librarian, the home unit leader is responsible for providing leadership, management, and direction in the planning, development, and delivery of high quality library services and collections to support teaching and research in the school of music and in the academic departments who are the primary users of special collections and to support the use of special collections by the university and the broader community. As curator of special collections, the librarian develops and promotes the collections, liaising with actual and potential donors and acts as conservation coordinator for the library system. The home unit leader consults and collaborates with other units within Queen's University Library and participates in the library's team-based organization and decision-making processes.

Qualifications: Required: An MLS from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent with a strong academic background (master's preferred) preferably in Canadian studies; reading knowledge of French; several years of successful experience in the management and provision of services related to special collections, preferably in an academic setting, including significant administrative experience; strong management, analytical, problem-solving skills, and interpersonal and communication skills (both written or oral); a proven record of success in gifts and donor-management; demonstrated familiarity with the history of books and printing, the antiquarian book trade, and library preservation practice and conservation techniques; familiarity with print and electronic resources that support the collections; demonstrated collaborative, innovative, proactive, and facilitative leadership; ability to mentor, coach, and motivate staff; an understanding of user needs; a commitment to developing an environment that supports the creation of a learning organization; and the ability to work productively in a team-based and a self-directed environment are required. Preferred: Familiarity with digital preservation issues and applications in the special collections environment is desirable. Familiarity with British and European literature and history and music disciplines are assets. Experience with fund-raising is an asset.

Salary, Rank & Benefits: Librarians are members of the faculty association and terms and conditions of work are governed by the collective agreement between the association and the university, which is posted at www.queensu.ca/qufa/. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. It is anticipated that this position will be filled at the rank of Associate Librarian or Librarian (minimum salary for the Associate Librarian rank is $53,553; minimum salary for the Librarian rank is $63,753). This is a 5-year renewable term appointment as head and a continuing track librarian appointment. There is an administrative stipend associated with the position.

Deadline: Applicants will be reviewed on an on-going basis beginning Feb. 16, 2004, and will continue until the position is filled.

Application: A letter of application, accompanied by a curriculum vitae and the names of 3 referees, one of whom is a previous employer, should be sent to: Paul Wiens, University Librarian, Joseph S. Stauffer Library, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 5C4 Canada. Fax: (613) 533-6362. Queen's University is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, gay men, and lesbians. Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. For a complete position guide visit http://library.queensu.ca/libdocs/posguide.htm

Description: The UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive, established in 1961, is the third largest ethnographic-based sound recording collection in North America. The collection includes both non-commercial field recordings and commercially produced recordings of traditional, folk, popular, and art musics from Africa, Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands, Europe, and the Americas. The Archive is an administrative unit of the Department of Ethnomusicology. The Ethnomusicology Archive materials include master copies of 16,000 LPs, 500 45s, 5,000 78s, 2,000 cassettes, 2,000 compact discs, 20,000 reel tapes, 1,000 audiovisual recordings, and 500 wires. In addition to audiovisual recordings, the collections include 1,100 scores, 6,000 slides/photos, 250 dissertations/theses, 120 linear feet of manuscripts (McPhee, Kunst, Ellis, East Asian), 40 serial titles, and 300 books. Including preservation and listening copies, the Archive holds over 100,000 sound recordings, filling approximately 5000 linear feet.

Duties: The Ethnomusicology Archive Librarian is one of two Librarians in the Archive. Both Librarians report directly to the faculty Director of the Ethnomusicology Archive. Digital Initiatives: Designs and implements Archive digitization projects. Digitizes sound recordings, audiovisual recordings, paper documents, and photographs, using a variety of digitization hardware and software (e.g. soundcards, scanners, ProTools, and Photoshop). Plans, constructs, and maintains online finding aids and websites with audiovisual components. When necessary, enters descriptive, structural, and technical metadata into electronic finding aids. Knowledge of the significance and structure of metadata schemata, thesauri, finding aids, and mark-up languages (e.g. Dublin Core, the Ethnographic Thesaurus, EAD, HTML, and SGML). Works with collectors of field recordings in processing deposits, digitizing recordings, and making their collections accessible. Development: Proactively researches and identifies potential grants and other funding sources for the Archive. Writes, assembles, and submits grant applications that further the Archive's goals. Monitors grants that have been awarded to the Archive ensuring compliance with timelines for expenditures and fulfillment of all other requirements. Proactively solicits the deposit of new collections into the Archive and acquires permissions, contracts, deeds of gift, and information from collectors about the cultural, historical, and technical nature of collections. Reference: Meets with patrons, analyzes questions, suggests search strategies, and evaluates resources from the general, special and/or reference collections regardless of format. Responds to reference inquires by telephone and written communication and assists students, faculty, visiting researchers, and the public in the use of Archive collections. Offers information literacy sessions for both undergraduate and graduate students. Outreach: Conceptualizes and participates in unique outreach initiatives, such as radio broadcasts, live performances, and community partnerships. Serves as the editor of the Archivist quarterly newsletter, which involves writing and soliciting articles as well as posting the newsletter on the Archive's website. Makes original audio and audiovisual recordings for deposit into the Archive. Works with patrons and collectors in repatriating copies of unique sounds recordings to pertinent individuals. Professional Development: Stays informed of developments in audiovisual recording technology, archival studies, copyright policy, preservation and development, and professional ethics, applying those findings to the care and promotion of the Archivist collections. Thinks and acts creatively to improve all aspects of the Archive's operations.

Qualifications: Required: MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited program. Ability to work creatively both in a team environment and independently. Ability to adapt to constantly changing information environments and to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities. Excellent oral and written communication skills, and the interpersonal skills to work effectively with culturally diverse library users and colleagues. Successful fundraising or grants experience. Ability to generate creative ideas for fundraising. Ability to organize work and set priorities. Knowledge of digital library technologies, standards, issues, and trends. Proficiency in using computer applications for reference, research, or instruction. Experience with HTML, Flash, and/or similar website development tools and web design techniques. Preferred: Academic training in ethnomusicology or related discipline. Ability to read and analyze music. Graduate-level courses in archival studies. Knowledge of Dublin Core, LCSH, the Ethnographic Thesaurus, EAD, HTML, and SGML. Participation in relevant archival, information technology, and ethnomusicological professional organizations and associations at the regional, national, and international levels. Appointees to the librarian series at UCLA shall have professional backgrounds which demonstrate a high degree of creativity, teamwork, and flexibility. Such background will normally include a professional degree from an accredited library and information science graduate program. Professional contributions beyond the primary job, e.g., publications, active participation in University and professional organizations, and other research and creative activity, are required for advancement within the Librarian series. Candidates must show evidence or promise of such contribution.

Salary, Rank & Benefits: Annual Salary Range: $37,920 - $42,996. This position holds the rank of Assistant Librarian. Professional librarians at UCLA are academic appointees. They are entitled to appropriate professional leave, two days per month of vacation leave, one day per month of sick leave, and all other benefits granted to non-faculty academic personnel. The University has an excellent retirement system and sponsors a variety of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Deadline: Candidates applying by February 1, 2004 will be given first consideration.

Application: Anyone wishing to be considered for this position should write to Karen Murray, Administrative Specialist, UCLA Library, Charles E. Young Research Library, 11617 YRL, BOX 951575, Los Angeles, California 90095-1575. The application letter should include a complete statement of qualifications, a full resume of education and relevant experience, and the names of at least three persons who are knowledgeable about the applicant's qualifications for this position. UCLA Library Employment Website: www.library.ucla.edu/employment/index.html. UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA compliant employer. Librarians at UCLA are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, University Council - American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States as established by providing documents specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Continued employment contingent upon completion of satisfactory background investigation.

Description: Seeking a detail oriented composer for a special assistantship.

Responsibilities: FIRST YEAR: Research assistant (with publication acknowledgment) to the Music Librarian producing a new catalog of the collection of the Grawemeyer Award in Music Composition. Includes camera-ready preparation of the information database, using word processing and page layout computer programs as necessary. SECOND YEAR: Teach six private composition students - each receiving a one-hour lesson per week.

Qualifications: Recipients must be enrolled full-time (minimum of nine credit hours) to receive the awards. Renewal for a second year is conditional upon successful performance and progress toward a degree.

Salary & Benefits: All fellowships and assistantships include a $10,000 stipend and free tuition and healthcare benefits. Free tuition applies to both in-state and out-of-state students.

Deadline: March 15, 2004

Application: Complete applications include a letter requesting consideration for the award, a Graduate School application form, two letters of recommendation, official undergraduate transcripts, scores from the Graduate Record Examination, and a portfolio demonstrating award specific abilities. Application is sent to Steve Rouse, Chair, Music Composition, School of Music, University of Louisville, 40292. Questions can be answered at (502) 852-0871 or steve.rouse@louisville.edu.