PLACEMENT
SERVICE
JOB
LIST
SEPTEMBER
2004
2004-2005, No. 1
BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania,
is looking for a Project Music Cataloger.
The CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Cincinnati, Ohio,
is looking for an Assistant Principal Librarian.
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO, Washington, D.C.,
is looking for a Broadcast Librarian.
The UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA at LOS ANGELES is looking for a
Performing Arts Special Collections Librarian.
The UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, College Park, Maryland,
is looking for a Metadata/Electronic Resources Librarian.
POSITIONS PREVIOUSLY POSTED
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is looking for Music Librarian (part-time).
The NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY, New York, New York, is looking for a Librarian II (or Librarian I on a training basis) for the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts/Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound.
The UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Columbia, South Carolina, is looking for a Music Cataloger .
The UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Los Angeles, California, is looking for a Music Librarian .
BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, is looking for a Project Music Cataloger.
General Information: Bucknell is a highly selective, predominately undergraduate residential university with strong liberal arts and professional programs. There are approximately 3400 undergraduates and 150 master's degree students. The campus is in a beautiful rural setting adjacent to the Susquehanna River. Harrisburg and State College (home of Penn State University) are about an hour away; New York, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are approximately a three to four hours drive. The university supports an active program of cultural events and opportunities for recreation. To learn more about Bucknell University, we invite you to visit our website at http://www.bucknell.edu.
Position Description: Bucknell University is seeking a Project Music Cataloger to catalogue a collection of approximately 6,000 musical scores housed in the Music Library. Responsibilities include original and copy cataloging, classification, and authority control of musical scores. Position is currently designed as a casual 6-month appointment with limited benefits (single health care coverage for employee only).
Qualifications: ALA-accredited Master's degree and a degree in music or strong music background are required. Knowledge of AACR2, MARC formats, LCSH, and Library of Congress M classification schedule is essential. Successfully demonstrated experience using an online bibliographic utility, such as OCLC, and an online local cataloging system is required, and experience with SIRSI is a plus. Ability to follow established procedures and perform work requiring attention to detail and accuracy. Demonstrated ability to prioritize, work independently, and meet appropriate deadlines and production goals.
Application: For maximum consideration, submit a letter, resume and names of
three references by September 20, 2004 to:
Kelly Stover
Information Services and Resources
222 Bertrand Library
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA 17837
We strongly prefer electronic submission (via Microsoft Word or pdf files), which may be directed
to kstover@bucknell.edu. Bucknell encourages
applications from women and members of minority groups (EEO/AA).
The CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Cincinnati, Ohio, is looking for an Assistant Principal Librarian.
General Description: The Assistant Principal Librarian will report to the Principal Librarian and work with her and the Associate Principal Librarian to provide the day-to- day functioning of the library. He/she will be expected to work closely with the Music Director, conducting staff, musicians, staff, guest artists, and volunteers.
Responsibilities: Assist in the preparation of music for the CSO and CPO rehearsals and performances. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: editing and proofing, numbering of measures and rehearsal letters, cuts, inserts, page turns, checking bowings, and photocopying. Prepare the music for all educational and opera rehearsals and performances including ordering of rental music and preparing instrumentation sheets. Assemble orchestra folders for concerts and disassemble following the final performance. Return rental materials and catalogue and file CSO and CPO sets. Maintain accurate performance information on catalogue file cards. Assist in OLIS data entry with concert information and performance history. Assist in maintaining the Music Director’s guest conducting library. Assist in ordering of library supplies and necessary tools. Work rehearsals and concerts as directed by the Principal Librarian.
Qualifications: It is anticipated the successful candidate will have a degree in music. Prior professional orchestra library experience is desirable. The successful candidate will also be expected to be proficient with details, able to prioritize tasks, efficiently produce neat work, consistently meet deadlines, and able to work independently. Also essential are excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to the accomplishment of the responsibilities of the CSO and CPO Libraries. Knowledge of performance practices, publishers, composition, music theory, foreign language music terms, and computer systems is also highly desirable.
Benefits: This is a 52-week entry-level position with full benefits and paid vacation.
Deadline: Position is available early September.
Application: Interested candidates should send a cover letter and résumé with references (no phone calls) to:
Human Resources Coordinator
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
1241 Elm Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
E-mail: hrcoordinator@cincinnatisymphony.org
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra is an equal opportunity employer.
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO, Washington, D.C., is looking for a Broadcast Librarian.
Responsibilities: Catalogs NPR programming and provides sound reference services to NPR staff.
Qualifications: Requires a Master of Library Science or equivalent experience. Knowledge of news, current events, music and popular culture; cataloging experience; ability and willingness to work rotating shifts; ability and willingness to relocate; ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadline pressure; and proven ability to work well with others, demonstrating at all times respect for the diverse constituencies at NPR and within the public radio system.
Benefits: NPR has a cafeteria style benefits program where employees customize their benefits selection. NPR offers three medical plans; two dental plans; a vision care plan; supplemental life insurance; and other optional items. In addition, all employees receive term life insurance and long-term disability. New employees receive 3 weeks of annual leave per year. (After three years, employees receive 4 weeks of annual leave.) In addition, employees receive 2 days of personal leave, 3 days of bereavement leave, and 10 days of sick leave each year. NPR also has 10 paid holidays per year. NPR has a retirement savings plan called a 403(b) plan. New employees are welcome to begin contributing towards their retirement immediately. After two years of employment, NPR starts making contributions equivalent to 10% of an employee’s salary each year. All retirement funds are vested immediately. NPR offers additional supplemental benefits. These include direct deposit, a credit union, free checking at two local banks, and an employee assistance program.
Application: For consideration, send cover letter
and resume, indicating job title and number WEB1246, to:
National Public Radio
Human Resources Department
635 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20001
fax: (202) 513-3047
E-mail to: employment@npr.org
Please note: NPR does not accept or retain general applications for employment. Individuals must apply for specific, open positions. No telephone calls please. NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA at LOS ANGELES is looking for a Performing Arts Special Collections Librarian.
General Information: The UCLA Music Library seeks applicants for the position of Performing Arts Special Collections Librarian. The Performing Arts Special Collections (PASC) is a newly constituted section within the Music Library which consolidates holdings of the previously separate Arts Library and Music Library Special Collections sections. It is the central Library facility for primary source research and study in the areas of music, film, television, and theater. At a future date, the UCLA Library plans to similarly consolidate portions of the general collections of the Arts, Music, and University Research Libraries into a newly constructed and comprehensive Performing Arts Library, which will contain the PASC.
Responsibilities: Responsible for the operations of the Performing Arts Special Collections, including the supervision of special collections operations and personnel performing all public services and archives processing/cataloging activities. Functions as the lead person in donor relations relating to special collections. Primary contact with other campus departments, other UC campuses, system-wide departments, and other institutions in developing programs and planning for joint projects and facilities for the department. Develops grants for processing and developing special collections. Supervises 1 archivist (Associate Librarian), 1 operations supervisor (Library Assistant IV), and ca. 2 FTE student assistants. Participates in Library governance through unit, Library-wide, and University-wide committees, meetings, and projects. Coordinates the selection of PASC materials, building on substantial current strengths and, working with faculty, identifying new areas to pursue in support of campus academic programs and research. Participates in the selection of materials for the general Performing Arts collection based on subject expertise. With the PASC Archivist, administers the preservation program for the section. Working in concert with the Library Digital Library Program, oversees the management of existing digital projects and recommends and implements new projects. With the PASC archivist and Head of Operations, and in conjunction with Performing Arts subject specialists, provides for primary reference, research consultation, and instructional support for PASC. Provides for in-depth scholar research support by developing a formal program incorporating the offering of fellowships. Provides reference desk service for the Music Library; provides tours, lectures, and orientations.
Qualifications: Required: Graduate level study (or equivalent) in film, television, theater, music, musicology, or ethnomusicology. Evidence of strong administrative abilities, including competence in planning and implementation of strategic goals, priorities, and new initiatives. Effective organizational, decision-making, writing, and oral communication skills. Professional experience in handling archival and manuscript materials. Knowledge of application of digital and other information technology to the delivery of special collections, including familiarity with archival and digital standards and markup languages such as EAD, Dublin Core, and MARC/MODS. Familiarity with the preservation requirements of library and archival materials in various formats. Ability to work effectively with faculty, students, the community, and other library and university staff. Strong commitment to public service within the constraints required to protect and preserve the special collections. Experience in supervising staff. Preferred: Experience administering archival collections containing non-print materials such as disk and tape sound recordings (various formats) and/or photographic stills and negatives. If lacking graduate level study in music, musicology or ethnomusicology, ability to read music.
Deadline: Candidates applying by September 1, 2004, will be given first consideration.
Application: Nominations and applications should be sent to:
Karen Murray
Administrative Specialist
UCLA Library
Library Human Resources
11617 Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1575
E-mail: kmurray@library.ucla.edu
Phone: (310) 825-7947
Fax: (310) 825-6174
Applications should include a cover letter describing qualifications and experience; a current resume of education and relevant experience; and the names and addresses for at least 3 professional references knowledgeable about applicant's qualifications. Complete position posting available at: http://www.library.ucla.edu/employment/. UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA compliant employer.
The UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, College Park, Maryland, is looking for a Metadata/Electronic Resources Librarian.
General Information: The University of Maryland Libraries is looking for an innovative and dynamic individual to work in a team environment to provide access to digital collections and electronic resources. The University of Maryland, ranked 17th among national public universities, is the flagship of the 13-member University System of Maryland. For more information, visit the UM Libraries' web site: http://www.lib.umd.edu.
Responsibilities: As a faculty librarian, helps plan and develop digital projects for the Libraries. Applies metadata schema for digital objects and advises on digital project parameters. Coordinates provision of bibliographic control and access to digital collections. Catalogs electronic resources, and other formats as needed, to national standards. With team members and team leader, plans, develops, and implements ongoing activities, policies, and special projects. Provides leadership through active participation on teams and committees at the production group, division, and Library level and within the profession.
Qualifications: ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library or Information Science or equivalent combination of degrees and experience. Two years relevant cataloging experience in an academic, research, or special library. Experience with metadata standards. Familiarity in creating and/or managing digital objects in various formats.
Deadline: September 15, 2004
Application: For full consideration, submit cover letter, resume, and names/addresses of three references by September 15, 2004. Applications accepted until position is filled. Send to:
Ray Foster
Library Personnel
McKeldin Library
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-7011
Fax:301-314-9960
Email to gfernan1@umd.edu
Full job description at: http://www.lib.umd.edu/UMCP/ASD/LPO/LibJobs/102803.html. The University of Maryland is an EEO/AA employer.
POSITIONS RECENTLY FILLED
D.J. Hoek, Head, Music Library, Northwestern University
Kathleen Wychulis, Orchestra Librarian, Omaha Symphony Librarian
CAREER RESOURCES
PRINT RESOURCES FOR THE RECENT GRAD
Bridges, Karl, ed. Expectations of Librarians in the 21st Century. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 2003.
Publisher's description: "In addition to subject area knowledge and interpersonal ability, librarians must now possess considerable technical skill. This collection of 50 essays, all written by librarians working in college, university, and public libraries, elucidates the many facets of modern librarianship, as well as the personal and professional characteristics and skills expected of today's librarians. Topics include: Required knowledge and attitudes ; Interviewing techniques ; The role of technology ; Interpersonal relationships ; The need for business and management skills ; and more. The short essays are written mostly in an informal style that combines library philosophy and practical advice."
Newlen, Robert. "Getting Started: The First Step to a
Job-Winning Resume." In Writing Resumes That Work: A How-to-Do-It Manual
for Librarians, 1-22. New York, NY: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1998.
This particular chapter is geared toward recent library school graduates who are preparing their first professional résumé. The author includes step-by-step exercises and several different worksheets.
Stormes, Sheridan, and Gordon Theil. "Job Hunt Rhetoric: The Conversation Behind the Successful Search." In Careers in Music Librarianship II: Traditions and Transitions, eds. Paula Elliot and Linda Blair, 53-70. Lanham, Maryland: The Scarecrow Press, 2004.
Stormes and Theil provide essential information for those currently looking
for positions in music librarianship. In addition to analyzing recent
job postings and descriptions, they offer helpful advice for preparing
job application materials.
ONLINE RESOURCES FOR THE RECENT GRAD
Broderick, John. "A Comedy of Errors." Chronicle
Careers column, Chronicle of Higher Education, August 3, 2004. http://chronicle.com/jobs/2004/08/2004080301c.htm.
John Broderick, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Old Dominion University, discusses how typos and spelling errors among one's cover
letter and résumé can quickly neutralize an otherwise good
application.
Collegegrad.com: The #1 Entry-Level Job Site
http://collegegrad.com
Claims to "provide more entry level job search content to job seekers than any other site on the Internet." In addition to being able to search for jobs or posting a résumé, one can find general information on cover letters, résumés, interview preparation, relocation, and salaries.
NexGen Librarian
http://www.nexgenlibrarian.net
"NexGen Librarian is a forum for library and information professionals,
paraprofessionals, and students in Generations X and Y to discuss the
future of the profession, issues related to being a young librarian, and
bring fresh perspective to all things library related" (Mission Statement).
Instructions for subscribing to their electronic discussion forum (NEXGENLIB-L)
are on their front page.
FUTURE TOPICS:
- Interview Techniques
- Mentoring
- Mid-career Job Changes
- Music Librarianship Education
- Paraprofessional Support
- Professional Writing for Librarians
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Résumés and Curricula Vitae
- and more...