PLACEMENT SERVICE JOB LIST

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Are you job hunting? Is it time to dust off that résumé? The Personnel Subcommittee has a service for you! Music librarians selected for their hiring experience and editorial skills will review your résumé and cover letter. Bring résumé, cover letter, and position announcement to MLA-Vancouver, drop them off at the Résumé Review Service Table, and sign for up your private consultation session. Your reviewer will go over suggested changes and additions, and answer your questions. For further information, contact Sheridan Stormes at sstormes@butler.edu.

POSITIONS PREVIOUSLY POSTED

SWARTHMORE COLLEGE, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, is looking for a Performing Arts Librarian.

CAREER RESOURCES

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The CENTER FOR POPULAR MUSIC, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is looking for a Coordinator of Research Collections.

Responsibilities: Serve as principal librarian/archivist for the Center for Popular Music and manage all aspects of the Center’s library and archives under the supervision of the director of the Center. The Center currently includes over 155,000 sound recordings, 65,000 pieces of sheet music, 16,000 books and scores (including over 7,000 rare books), and 500 periodical runs, as well as photographs, vertical file materials, posters, manuscripts, and ephemera. Duties include development and implementation of physical and intellectual access systems; provide reference service and supervise reference work, coordinate and supervise Center staff and student workers, work with the audio specialist to provide access to published and unpublished sound recordings; assist the director with gifts, special purchases, collection development, and perform related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications: Master of Library Science or related degree from an ALA-accredited program is required or Masters degree in history, music, folklore, popular culture, ethnomusicology or related discipline with background in library or archival work. Five years of relevant full-time professional experience required. Strong knowledge of American music and of a disparate range of music research materials; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and work well with others in an active research center; experience in cataloging and providing reference service; strong working knowledge of personal computer and software. Preference will be given to candidates with one or more of the following: knowledge of website design and site management; strong preservation skills; experience dealing with sound recordings, sheet music, rare books, iconographic items, and ephemera; a record of research and publication in American music.

Salary: $42,137 - $51,825. Commensurate with experience.

Deadline: February 4, 2005

Application: Interested applicants should submit the following required materials: (1) a cover letter indicating interest in the position (SPECIFY ABOVE JOB TITLE AND POSITION NUMBER [#006030] IN YOUR LETTER); (2) a complete resume and (3) an MTSU Application for Employment Form (available by printing off the Internet at: http://hrs.web.mtsu.edu/empl/approc1.html or by calling 615-898-2928). Official school transcripts will be required of candidates selected for an interview.

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GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY, Fairfax, Virginia, is looking for a Performing Arts Liaison Librarian.

General Information: George Mason University Libraries is seeking a Performing Arts Liaison Librarian who will be responsible for all liaison services for Music, Dance, and Theater, with a special emphasis on Music as the key discipline. This liaison librarian will be a member of the Reference Department at the Johnson Center Library which is located in a non-traditional, multi-service student center on the Fairfax campus. The Johnson Center Library houses the circulating music collection, the music reference collection, all musical scores, and the University Libraries media collections, which include a CD collection and an historical LP record collection. The Johnson Center Library also houses a general circulating book collection and other media materials including a video and DVD collection. The position reports to the Coordinator of Reference and Instruction for the Johnson Center Library.

Responsibilities: The Liaison Librarian for Performing Arts is responsible for: preparing and teaching library instruction sessions in the areas of music, theater, and dance as well as some general library research sessions; participating in collection development activities, especially in the assigned subject areas; developing web-based information and instruction materials for the areas of liaison responsibility; providing outreach to assigned liaison departments to promote awareness of specialized library resources in those areas; providing general reference desk service at the Johnson Center Library, including one week night and weekend rotation; providing e-mail, chat and other forms of reference service, and serving on library and university committees.

Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited MLS or recognized foreign equivalent; academic library reference, instruction, and collection development experience; demonstrated knowledge of resources in liaison subject areas of music, dance, and theater; ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively; ability to meet requirements for reappointment and promotion. Preferred: Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in music.

Salary & Benefits: Salary and Rank dependent on qualifications. Professional faculty appointment anticipated at the Librarian II level, with a minimum salary of $45,000; excellent benefits, including many health plan options and fully paid life insurance; several retirement plans including TIAA-CREF and others, 11 paid holidays, 24 days annual leave, tuition waiver for self. For more information about George Mason University and University Libraries, please visit http://www.gmu.edu .

Deadline: Review of applications will begin on February 21, 2005, and will continue until the position is filled.

Application: Apply online for position #FA679z at http://jobs.gmu.edu. Please attach cover letter, application, resume, and names, addresses (including email), and telephone numbers of three current professional references. Applications must be made online in order to be considered. GMU is strongly committed to the principle of diversity, and in that regard, seeks a broad spectrum of applicants including women, minorities and people with disabilities for its faculty and staff positions.

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IAML, International Association of Music Libraries, Archives and Documentation Centres, is looking for an Editor for Fontes Artis Musicae.

A new editor for Fontes is sought to take over in the summer 2005. The person appointed must be interested in promoting new ideas and encouraging free expression, while at the same time building on the past and present strengths of the Association and reflecting the views of members in varied types of music libraries and archives. He or she should be prepared to attend the annual conferences regularly.

Some editing experience is essential, as is good computer literacy. The Editor must have highly developed critical skills and the confidence to revise other people’s writing extensively as needed. Many contributors write in what is to them a second language, so the Editor must often take special pains to be sure that the author’s intentions are clearly conveyed.

A sharp eye for typographical errors is needed during the publishing process, while a wary watch on financial implications will be needed at every stage. Good comprehension of English, French and German is essential, although there are Assistant Editors in all three languages. The predominant language has nonetheless tended to be English, so the Editor must be proficient in that language.

The most important qualities the Editor can bring to the work are an enthusiasm for the Association and what it stands for, the ability to work in isolation while being one of the key figures in the life of the Association, and – perhaps above all else – a sense of humour!

A search committee for the new Editor was established at the recent meeting in Oslo. It consists of Dominique Hausfater (Chair), John Roberts and Massimo Gentili-Tedeschi.

An honorarium, currently € 1,790.00 plus expenses, is paid to the Editor annually.

If you are interested in applying, please send your application, with details of past experience and your ideas about the position and the future direction of Fontes, to: Dominique Hausfater, Médiathèque Hector Berlioz, CNSMDP, 209 avenue Jean-Jaurès, 75019 Paris, France (dhausfater@cnsmdp.fr). It is expected that candidates will be interviewed during the Warsaw conference (10-15 July 2005), but prospective candidates who cannot be present in Poland should not be deterred from applying.

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The INDIANA UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON LIBRARIES, Bloomington, Indiana, are looking for a Visiting Librarian / Project Manager for IN Harmony.

General Information: The Indiana University Bloomington Libraries are seeking a project manager who will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of IN Harmony, a project to catalog and digitize sheet music from IU, the Indiana State Library, the Indiana Historical Society, and the Indiana State Museum; and will work closely with staff at each of the partner institutions to facilitate the timely completion of project activities. This is a grant-funded, half-time visiting librarian position.

Responsibilities: Facilitating face-to-face and online communication between project partners, developing and maintaining project documentation, hiring and training digitization and metadata creation staff, ordering and installing equipment at each of the partner institutions, overseeing the ingestion of digital content and metadata into the storage and delivery system, working with project staff to develop the project web site and perform user testing, and ensuring project budgets are met by working in close cooperation with the Office of Sponsored Research and IU Libraries fiscal officer.

Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science, project management experience, supervisory experience, demonstrated knowledge of best practices in digitization and metadata creation, effective oral and written communication skills, ability to work cooperatively with individuals and groups. Preferred: Web or graphic design experience; training in the planning and administration of usability studies for web-based resources; experience in a digital library program or academic library.

Salary & Benefits: Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience; limited benefits.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin on 02/04/05.

Application: Please send letter of application, professional vita, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of four references to:

Virginia Sojdehei
Personnel Librarian
Libraries Human Resources
Indiana University Libraries
Main Library 201B
Bloomington, IN 47405

812-855-8165
Fax: 812-855-2576
e-mail: sojdehei@indiana.edu

For more information about Indiana University Bloomington, see: http://www.iub.edu/. Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to excellence through diversity. Indiana University has a strong commitment to principles of diversity and in that spirit seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

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LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO, Chicago, Illinois, is looking for an Orchestra Librarian.

General Information: Lyric Opera of Chicago announces the following vacancy beginning in the 2005-06 season: Orchestra Librarian. This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement with the Chicago Federation of Musicians.

Qualifications: Only established professionals in the field will be considered and only the most highly qualified applicants will be interviewed.

Deadline: Interviews will be held in Chicago in the spring of 2005.

Application: Qualified applicants please submit a resume by mail, fax, or e-mail to:

Lyric Opera of Chicago
Music Administrator
20 N. Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606

Phone: (312) 332-2244
Fax: (312) 419-0820
Orchaud@lyricopera.org

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"THE PRESIDENT'S OWN" UNITED STATES MARINE BAND, Washington, D.C., is looking for a Music Librarian.

General Information: "The President's Own" United States Marine Band will hold interviews for a position on the Music Library staff. Interviews will be held on weekdays during the period May 2-13, 2005 in Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities: The Marine Band Library staff of seven librarians is responsible for preparing music used by the symphonic band, chamber orchestra, and chamber ensembles in over 800 public performances each year.

Qualifications: Candidates should have a background in music and knowledge of instrumental music repertoire. Basic computer skills to include word processing and the ability to use an existing database are essential. The candidate should have good organizational skills, be able to work quickly and accurately, and be willing to work as a part of a team. Music library experience will be considered although all new staff members are trained in the procedures of the US Marine Band library.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin on 02/04/05.

Application: For further information, please write or call the following:

Marine Band Operations
8th & I Streets, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20390-5000

telephone: (202) 433-5714
fax: (202) 433-4752
www.marineband.usmc.mil

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CAREER RESOURCES

MUSIC LIBRARIANSHIP EDUCATION

• Duffy, Michael J., IV. "Selected Research and Writings on Instruction for Music Librarians: An Annotated Bibliography." Music Reference Services Quarterly 8, no. 3 (2004): 37-61.
  
  This is a classified annotated bibliography of selected writings on library instruction for music librarians. Works cited include books and articles about instruction in music libraries, other course-related or course-integrated library instruction, assessment, learning theory, students, bibliographies, and Web resources. (author)
  
  
• Library School Liaison Subcommittee of the Music Library Association. "Core Competencies and Music Librarians" (April 2002). Available at http://www.musiclibraryassoc.org.
  
  This report may be found within the "Music Librarianship: Is It for You?" page on the main MLA web site under the "Music Librarianship" link. Prepared by David Hunter (UT-Austin) on behalf of MLA's Library School Liaison Subcommittee, this report states that "The concept of 'core competencies' became a central concern of businesses and of libraries during the 1990s. Attempts to define core competencies for companies and libraries and the individuals who work in them were welcomed as a way of ensuring focus as well as standards of proficiency and accomplishment. . . . Core competencies not only define the present, they also ensure a future for the profession." (author)
  
  
• Marley, Judith. "Education for Music Librarianship within the United States: Needs and Opinions of Recent Graduate/Practitioners." Fontes Artis Musicae 49, no. 3 (July/Sept. 2002): 139-72. Based on the author's dissertation: "Education for Music Librarianship within the United States: Content Analysis of Selected Documentation and Structured Interviews with Selected Practitioners." Ph.D. diss., University of Pittsburgh, 2001.
  
  The literature of many different types of special librarianship, as practiced within the United States, includes a long-standing debate concerning the specific generic and subject-related knowledge and skills to be acquired during the special librarian's professional education. This debate is particularly heated within specialties devoted to archives, business/corporate, law, medicine, and music. (Dissertation Abstracts)
  
  
• Morrow, Jean. "Education for Music Librarianship." Notes 56, no. 3 (March 2000): 655-61. Also published in Music Librarianship at the Turn of the Century, ed. by Richard Griscom and Amanda Maple. Music Library Association Technical Reports, no. 27. Lanham, Maryland: The Scarecrow Press, 2000, pp. 93-99.
  
  Part of a special issue on music librarianship at the turn of the century. For over two generations, members of the Music Library Association have recognized that the basic qualifications required for entry into the music library profession consisted of general library training, music background, and knowledge of the unique issues of a music library. Qualification for entry-level positions today are more rigorous than those required in the 1970s and 1980s, with 90 percent of positions requiring an M.L.S. and over 55 percent requiring at least one degree in music. Accordingly, library schools have dramatically revised their curricula to prepare students for the demands of today's library jobs. For established librarians, continuing education that can be pursued successfully while still carrying out responsibilities meets the need to keep up with a steady stream of new information, new procedures, and new technologies. Perhaps the greatest potential for increasing the possibilities for education in music librarianship lies in the recent developments in long-distance learning and Web technology. ( Library Literature)
  
  
• ________. "Preparing to be a Music Librarian." In Careers in Music Librarianship II, ed. by Paula Elliot and Linda Blair. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press, 2004.
  
  Music librarians come in many varieties, as do their job responsibilities and the types of experience and knowledge they bring to their jobs. The typical music librarian comes to the profession already possessing a strong background in music and has learned about library procedures in library school, on the job, or, in the majority of cases, through a combination of both. One can travel many routes to become a competent music librarian. Some of the most renowned members of this profession spent years working as musical scholars, others as performing musicians, often coming only later in their careers to library work. Among younger members of the profession, many decided early in their college years that they wanted to combine their love of music and musical training with library work and earned degrees in both fields before ever seeking professional employment. (author)
  
  
• Oates, Jennifer. "Music Librarianship Education: Problems and Solutions." Music Reference Services Quarterly 8, no. 3 (2004): 1-24.
  
  Information Studies and Library Studies departments do not usually offer specialized reference courses for aspiring music librarians. Most music departments in academic universities offer some type of music bibliography course, which often combines music bibliography with an introduction to music research. Some music library students, however, do not have access to such music bibliography courses. While a number of articles outline the problems with music librarianship education, few offer any solutions, suggestions, or additional resources. This article outlines the inadequacies in the training provided by many MLS programs to students of music librarianship, suggesting practical solutions, and includes recommended resources for students. (author)
  
  
• Quist, Ned. "Tomorrow's Music Librarians." In Careers in Music Librarianship II, ed. by Paula Elliot and Linda Blair. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press, 2004.
  
  Looking into the future rarely yields profound insights; rather it is often educated guesses built on previous experience. The experience offered here is that of an academic music librarian, currently the most prevalent kind of music library, but not necessarily so in the future. The educated guesses are those of one who has served the professional largely in private institutions of higher learning where resources, though rarely sumptuous, are at least reasonably consistent. They are consistent enough that looking into the future is not a discouraging practice but rather a useful and often successful pastime combing hope, potential, and a great deal of good fortune, some of which comes to all of us at one time or another. (author)

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