PLACEMENT SERVICE JOB LIST

JUNE 2005
 2004-2005, No. 10

The CENTER FOR POPULAR MUSIC, MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is looking for a Librarian.

The CENTER FOR POPULAR MUSIC, MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is looking for a Manager, Recorded Media Collections.

DUKE UNIVERSITY, Durham, North Carolina, is looking for a Head of the Music Library.

FURMAN UNIVERSITY, Greenville, South Carolina, is looking for a Music Librarian.

GRINNELL COLLEGE, Grinnell, Iowa, is looking for a Library Assistant, Burling Library Listening Room.

MUSICIANS INSTITUTE, Hollywood, California, is looking for a Music Librarian.

NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO, Washington, D.C., or NPR West, Los Angeles, California, is offering a Music Library Internship.

NEW WORLD SYMPHONY, Miami Beach, Florida, is offering a Library Fellowship.

The NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY for the Performing Arts/Jerome Robbins Dance Division, New York, New York, is looking for a Librarian II (halftime) (temporary through February 27, 2007).

QUEENS COLLEGE-CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, Flushing, New York, is looking for a Part-Time Music Cataloger.

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POSITIONS RECENTLY FILLED

Sara Beutter, Music Librarian for Public Services, Vanderbilt University

Donna Fournier, Performing Arts Librarian, Swarthmore College

Scott Phinney, Music Cataloger, University of South Carolina

Vincent Schillaci-Ventura, Music Librarian, Banff Centre

Jon Stroop, Assistant Music Librarian, Princeton University

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CAREER RESOURCES

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The CENTER FOR POPULAR MUSIC, MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is looking for a Librarian.

Responsibilities: The Librarian works under the supervision of the Center’s Coordinator of Research Collections and with the Manager of Recorded Media Collections in managing a large library and archive that spans a broad range of materials relating to the history of American popular music, and that is recognized as one of the leading institutional popular music collections in the U.S.

Specific duties include: coordinating acquisition and physical processing of new books; cataloging new and special collections books and sound recordings; providing reference service to Center patrons in person, on the telephone, through the mail, and via the Internet; managing subject and biographical clipping files; supervising the work of one or more student assistants; assisting with general operations of the Center; other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications: M.L.S. or equivalent degree from an accredited library school, and two years of relevant full-time professional experience, preferably in a music library or archive.

Additional Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of LCMARC/OCLC input standards for the creation of new catalog records and editing existing ones. Knowledge of Library of Congress classification system and subject headings. Knowledge of information management software programs (InMagic/DBText and Endeavor/Voyager in use). Strong knowledge of American popular music history and of a wide range of popular music reference materials is highly desirable. Strong knowledge of personal computers and software. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to work well with others in an active, interdisciplinary research center that is part of a large university community.

Salary: $36,482 – 44,508. Commensurate with experience.

Deadline: July 5, 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: 006040 / REQ. #P2920 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. Submit application materials to:

MTSU Employment Office
Cope Administration Building, Room 215
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN 37132

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The CENTER FOR POPULAR MUSIC, MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is looking for a Manager, Recorded Media Collections.

Responsibilities: The Manager of Recorded Media works under the supervision of the Center’s Coordinator of Research Collections in overseeing the organization, development, preservation, maintenance, and use of the Center’s holdings of recorded [primarily audio] media. The Center’s library and archive is recognized as one of the leading institutional popular music collections in the U.S.; its audio collections presently consist of 160,000 commercial sound recordings in all historical formats, and hundred of hours of manuscript recordings.

Specific duties include: Operating the Center’s audio restoration laboratory to carry out the Center’s own preservation needs and to serve a wide range of patrons and requests (from making reference-quality dubs for research to re-mastering for commercial CD release or broadcast); developing and executing audio preservation plans and policies for the Center; developing original audio outreach projects such as radio shows and CD releases; engaging in field/location recording; providing reference assistance to a wide range of patrons; supervising the work of one student assistant; assisting with general operations of the Center; other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in appropriate field. Two years relevant professional experience. Graduate degree in audio engineering, library science, archival work, or other relevant field desirable.

Additional Knowledge and Abilities: Experience working with sound recordings in an archival setting and knowledge of specialized equipment used for preservation work including turntables, phonographic styli, restoration pre-amps, equalization and filtering devices, disc and tape cleaning equipment, etc. Knowledge of historic audio formats including commercial 78 rpm discs, instantaneous discs, and magnetic tape, and knowledge of proper preservation practices for them. Knowledge of the recommended practices and guidelines for archival restoration and transfer of sound recordings, including digital formats. Strong knowledge of American popular music is highly desirable. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to work well with others in an active, interdisciplinary research center that is part of a large university community.

Salary: $34,823 – 42,136. Commensurate with experience.

Deadline: July 5, 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 006060 / REQ. #P2919 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. Submit application materials to:

MTSU Employment Office
Cope Administration Building, Room 215
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN 37132

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DUKE UNIVERSITY, Durham, North Carolina, is looking for a Head of the Music Library.

General Information: Duke University Libraries seeks an experienced, innovative librarian responsible for the overall management of the Music Library. S/He will coordinate the systematic and balanced growth of the music collection by selecting both current and retrospective materials to support the curriculum and research needs of the university community in close consultation with faculty in the Department of Music. This individual will also participate actively in the development of digital initiatives and services by collaborating with the Digital Production Center and the Rare Book, Manuscript and Special Collections Library. Appropriately qualified librarians may participate in the teaching program of the Department of Music, serve on graduate committees and/or take part in faculty meetings and advise graduate students.

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Duke University Libraries HR/jobs website at http://library.duke.edu/about/depts/hr/jobs/.

Qualifications: Required: MLS or appropriate graduate degree; five years of relevant academic or special library experience; strong subject competence in music and successful collection development experience in an academic or research library; demonstrated leadership, management and supervisory skills; broad knowledge of the library’s role in music instruction and research; awareness of national and international issues and trends in music librarianship; and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a rapidly changing environment. Preferred: Advanced degree in music, preferably the Ph.D. in musicology. Reading knowledge of one or more Western European languages.

Salary, Rank & Benefits: Salary and rank dependent upon qualifications; competitive benefits package.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin in mid-June and continue until the position is filled.

Application: To apply, please send a cover letter, detailed resume and the names, addresses (postal and e-mail), and telephone numbers of three references to:

Ann Elsner
Director of Administrative Services
Perkins Library
Box 90193
Duke University
Durham, NC 27708

or e-mail your application materials to library-jobs@duke.edu. Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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FURMAN UNIVERSITY, Greenville, South Carolina, is looking for a Music Librarian.

Furman University, one of the nation’s top ranked liberal arts colleges, is seeking a talented librarian for the position of Music Librarian.

Responsibilities: Manages the operations of the Maxwell Music Library, providing research assistance and library instruction and overseeing circulation and collection development. Supervises student workers. Serves as library liaison to Music and other departments. Participates in general library and faculty activities. Collaborates with other library faculty in planning the optimal delivery of services in the main library and branch libraries.

Requirements: ALA/MLS, undergraduate or graduate degree in music, academic library experience, knowledge of music resources and information technology. Experience in music librarianship preferred. A complete job description is available at http://library.furman.edu/staff/positions.htm.

General Information: Furman University is a highly selective, independent liberal arts college of 2800 students and 235 faculty. It is distinguished by its commitment to engaged learning, a problem-solving approach to education. The Music Department offers music lessons, ensembles, and courses to students in a liberal arts curriculum as well pre-professional music training to over 160 music majors with degrees in performance, music education, music theory, and church music. Furman's 750 acre campus in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains is considered one of the most beautiful in the nation. It is located fifteen minutes from downtown Greenville, SC, one of the South's most prosperous and international cities with a metropolitan population of 450,000 and an excellent array of cultural events, restaurants, and shopping. The campus is also just forty-five minutes from Asheville, NC, which provides a wide variety of outdoor recreation and entertainment opportunities.

Furman University is a highly selective, independent liberal arts college of 2800 students and 235 faculty. It is distinguished by its commitment to engaged learning, a problem-solving approach to education. The Music Department offers music lessons, ensembles, and courses to students in a liberal arts curriculum as well pre-professional music training to over 160 music majors with degrees in performance, music education, music theory, and church music. Furman's 750 acre campus in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains is considered one of the most beautiful in the nation. It is located fifteen minutes from downtown Greenville, SC, one of the South's most prosperous and international cities with a metropolitan population of 450,000 and an excellent array of cultural events, restaurants, and shopping. The campus is also just forty-five minutes from Asheville, NC, which provides a wide variety of outdoor recreation and entertainment opportunities.

The Furman University Libraries have 13 faculty rank librarians and 15 staff. The libraries contain 450,000 volumes and have an annual acquisitions budget of over $1 million. The Maxwell Music Library which opened in March 1998 brings together print, audio, and digital music resources. The collection consists of over 15,000 books and scores, 3000 compact discs, and 55 current periodicals. A component of the Robert J. Maxwell Music Media Center located in the Nan Trammell Herring Music Pavilion, it includes individual listening stations and adjoins a music computer lab which utilizes Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) and digital audio technology. For more about the libraries see http://library.furman.edu.

Salary & Benefits: Salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience. Librarians have faculty status, 10 paid holidays, 20 days vacation, and an excellent benefits package, including domestic partner benefits.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin July 15, 2005, and will continue until the position is filled.

Application: Submit letter of application, resume, transcripts (copy acceptable initially), names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to:

John K. Payne
Associate Director of Libraries
Furman University
3300 Poinsett Highway
Greenville, SC 29613

AA/EOE/ADA

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GRINNELL COLLEGE, Grinnell, Iowa, is looking for a Library Assistant, Burling Library Listening Room.

Responsibilities: Manages the Listening Room: selects, acquires, and catalogs materials for the audiovisual collection expending an acquisitions budget of $25,000; operates, maintains, and makes recommendations for upgrading audiovisual equipment; supervises 64 hours per week of student assistants, and provides public services to faculty, staff and students.

Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in music or equivalent relevant background is required. Three to five years experience, preferably in a library, is desirable. Experience in cataloging is required and experience in special formats cataloging desirable. Knowledge of the major musical styles, forms, genres and composers; fluency in reading music; familiarity with a foreign language, German, French and Italian preferred (these are the most common languages used in writing and publishing music). Familiarity with multiple-component sound systems, recording and editing techniques; ripping, compressing and writing digital audio files is highly desirable. Must be extremely detail-oriented and have demonstrated ability to multi-task.

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and will continue until the position is filled.

Application: Submit a letter of application and a resume, including a list of three employment references to:

Office of Human Resources
Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA 50112-1690

or send e-mail to HR@grinnell.edu or fax to 641-269-4885. Additional information can be found at the college's web site <http://www.grinnell.edu>.

Grinnell College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of the nation. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed or disability.

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MUSICIANS INSTITUTE, Hollywood, California, is looking for a Music Librarian.

General Information: Musicians Institute seeks a career Librarian for contemporary, popular Music and related fields to work in a highly collaborative environment on collection development, general reference/instruction services, administration of the library, and development of library-related information and instructional technologies.

Duties and Responsibilities: Serves in the Library as a member of the staff and supports the Institute’s achievement of its educational goals by:

  • Providing services and building collections for Contemporary Music Performance, Production, Recording, Guitar Building, Music Business and Music Video Production
  • Administering an institution-wide library
  • Collaborating with staff to explore and implement information and instructional technologies
  • Collaborating with staff in providing these services in a well-developed accessible environment
Reports to the Director of Education.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

  • 1. Plans for the improvement of Library facilities.
  • 2. Serves as library liaison to all departments by developing close working relationships with faculty and students. Provides a full range of reference services including research assistance. Creates materials in support of reference and instruction, as needed. Works at the reference help desk.
  • 3. Develops and manages collections in Music and all other holdings in multiple formats. Coordinates collection development between all departments.
  • 4. Administers the Library in Musicians Institute’s Main Building. Operations include course reserves, circulation, stack maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, etc. Hires, trains, and supervises student assistants in the Library.
  • 5. Helps develop and uses a wide range of analog resources and digital technologies available to the contemporary librarian to serve faculty and students. In conjunction with other staff, explores and implements information access and instructional technologies, especially those related to digital media and collections.
  • 6. Contributes to cooperative projects among all programs through membership on working groups or committees.
  • 7. Assumes other duties as directed.

Qualifications: American Library Association accredited Masters Degree or the equivalent in work experience, education, or cultivated interests required. Academic degree, work experience, or a high level of expertise and interest in contemporary popular music and related fields required. Knowledge of and commitment to the values of post secondary music education required. Other highly desirable experience includes reference work, library collection development, supervisory experience, and information technology in higher education such as audio and video streaming technologies, online visual resources, course management systems, content management systems, web publishing, and academic uses of social/collaborative software. Demonstrated user-oriented approach to service required. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work energetically and collegially with all constituencies of the community required. Superior oral and written English-language communication skills required. Problem solving skills and enthusiasm for exploring new ground required. The ability to work both as a member of a team and independently required.

The Position and the College: This career position affords an excellent opportunity for a music librarian to pursue a career in an outstanding and innovative environment. The Institute seeks candidates who take an expansive approach to the work of librarianship, to involvement in the work of students and faculty, and to the integration of their work with that of curriculum supporting all programs.

Located in Hollywood, California, Musicians Institute is part of a multicultural urban campus of approximately 950 students and 150 faculty members. Educationally, a Bachelor of Music degree, Associate of Arts Degree, Certificate and Non-Certificate programs are offered in contemporary music performance, production, recording, guitar craft, music business and music video production. Musicians Institute encourages a respect for the individual and an openness of exchange that make it attractive to talented, ambitious and socially conscious students. The Institute offers a supportive environment for an independent, team-oriented, creative, committed librarian seeking intellectual and professional growth through involvement in the work of faculty and students.

Salary & Benefits: Musicians Institute offers a competitive Salary and Benefit package.

Deadline: Open until filled.

Application: Please tell us how you meet these qualifications in your letter of application, and fax (323 462-1887) or email (jobs@mi.edu) the letter, your resume, and the names of three references to Jeffrey Hagen, Director of Human Resources. For additional information go to http://www.mi.edu. Musicians Institute is an equal employment opportunity.

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NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO, Washington, D.C., or NPR West, Los Angeles, California, is offering a Music Library Internship.

Eligibility: A candidate must be a graduate student; an undergraduate student; or have graduated from college within twelve months of beginning the internship.

General Information: Interns are expected to work between 20 and 40 hours a week during an 8 to 10 week internship period. Internships are offered during the Summer, Fall, and Winter/Spring semesters. Interns may receive academic credit if an agreement is made between the NPR Human Resources Department and the intern's college or university. All interns are subject to the applicable NPR employee rules, including its Employment Dispute Resolution Policy.

Deadline: July 15, 2005

Application: Mail or fax applications to:

National Public Radio
Human Resources Department
635 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001

Fax: (202) 513-3047

Please direct your questions and concerns to internship@npr.org.

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NEW WORLD SYMPHONY, Miami Beach, Florida, is offering a Library Fellowship.

General Information: Seeking applicants for the fellowship position in the orchestra library of the New World Symphony. This is up to a three-year position and is available beginning the fall of 2005. New World Symphony is in season 34 weeks per year from the beginning of September through the first week in May. The fellowship is directed towards individuals who are dedicated to establishing a career in this field but have yet to gain experience and necessary “on the job” training. The library fellow will work side by side with the Librarian in the daily functioning of the music library and will provide assistance to the orchestra fellows, conductors and various other administrative staff members as necessary.

Qualifications: Prior library experience of some kind preferred. Undergraduate degree in music required. Ability to work independently with strong organizational skills. Ability to read and write music in different clefs for both transposing and non-transposing instruments. Must have a strong attention to detail and accurate work performance. A basic knowledge of the orchestral repertoire. Working knowledge of music engraving software is helpful. For further information please see our website at http://www.nws.edu.

Stipend: The fellowship offers a weekly stipend of $375.00 and housing.

Deadline: July 1, 2005

Application:

New World Symphony
541 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139

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The NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY for the Performing Arts/Jerome Robbins Dance Division, New York, New York, is looking for a Librarian II (halftime) (temporary through February 27, 2007).

Requirements: The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts/Dance Division is mounting a 2-year project to process, preserve, catalog several collections made in obsolete videotapes and other formats.

ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies. Undergraduate degree in dance or dance history preferred. Successfully demonstrated professional cataloging or archival experience, including original cataloging. Successfully demonstrated knowledge of and experience with AACR2, MARC formats, LC subject headings, LC cataloging policies and practices. Successfully demonstrated ability to work in a computer-cataloging environment utilizing RLIN, OCLC and/or CATNYP. Demonstrated knowledge of the handling and cataloging of film and video materials, including the use of appropriate equipment, reformatting and preservation measures. Demonstrated ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions and work effectively with staff at all levels. Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated initiative, accuracy, attention to detail, judgment and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Familiarity with basic software applications, including MS Word, Access and Excel. Knowledge of dance-related reference materials preferred. Supervisory and training experience preferred.

Description: Under the supervision of the Coordinator of the Film/Video Archive, catalogs unprocessed dance film and video materials held by The Library for the Performing Arts Jerome Robbins Dance Division, including organization of materials, reformatting and other basic preservation measures. Performs original and/or copy cataloging in RLIN, OCLC and/or local databases. Produces MARC records in accordance with local and national standards. Creates authority records for personal names and corporate entities not found in the Library of Congress Name Authority File. Consults, as needed, with appropriate NYPL archival, conservation and cataloging staff. Performs related duties as required.

Deadline: Open until filled

Application: To apply, please send cover letter and resume to:

Email: lsresumes@nypl.org. When emailing, please refer to job code: LS-L2SAT in the subject line.

Mail:
The New York Public Library
HR Dept, Code LS-L2SAT
188 Madison Ave 5th Floor
New York, NY 10016

Fax: 212-592-7327

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QUEENS COLLEGE-CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, Flushing, New York, is looking for a Part-Time Music Cataloger.

General Information: Queens College-CUNY Music Library has an opening for a part-time music cataloger starting in late July or early August.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include cataloging scores, books, audio and visual recordings, and reference materials; mostly copy cataloging and added volumes but some original cataloging will be required; assist with reference and circulation as needed.

Qualifications: The applicant must be able to read music. Some music education and/or cataloging experience preferable.

Deadline: Until filled.

Application: Contact Jennifer Oates at Jennifer_Oates@qc.edu

CAREER RESOURCES

LIBRARIANS and Ph.D.'s

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