PLACEMENT SERVICE JOB LIST NOVEMBER 2005 2005-2006, No. 3 FURMAN UNIVERSITY, Greenville, South Carolina, is looking for a Music Librarian. The MUSIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION is looking for a Treasurer/Executive Secretary. The NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY, New York, New York, is looking for a Cataloging Librarian-Music Specialist, Technical Services/Cataloging Department. The NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY, New York, New York, is looking for a Librarian II (or Librarian I on a training basis), The Research Libraries/Technical Services/Cataloging Division/ Monograph Cataloging Section. POSITIONS RECENTLY FILLED Bonna Boettcher, Music Librarian, Cornell University David Snow, Cataloger and Archival Processor, The Juilliard School POSITIONS PREVIOUSLY POSTED The FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tallahassee, Florida, is looking for a Head of Collection Development. ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, Bloomington, Illinois, is looking for a Visiting Public Services Librarian and a Visiting Fine Arts Librarian. NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Evanston, Illinois, is looking for a Library Assistant 3. The UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, San Diego, California, is looking for an Instruction and Outreach Librarian, Arts Libraries. top of page FURMAN UNIVERSITY, Greenville, South Carolina, is looking for a Music Librarian. General Information: 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. Deadline: Review of applications will begin January 3, 2006, 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, South Carolina 29613 AA/EOE/ADA top of page The MUSIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION is looking for a Treasurer/Executive Secretary. Description: The Treasurer/Executive Secretary oversees the financial and administrative functions of the Association. The Treasurer/Executive Secretary works closely with A-R Editions, the Association's business office, which performs day-to-day accounting, maintains the membership database and secure server, and provides membership services such as renewals, mailings, and conference registration. The Treasurer/Executive Secretary reviews all requests for payment and signs all checks; prepares and distributes various reports and the annual calendar; and serves as a liaison between A-R Editions staff, the Board and the membership of the Association on relevant matters. The Treasurer/Executive Secretary is a non-voting member of the Board of Directors and an ex-officio voting member of the Development, Finance, Membership, and Publications Committees, as well as the Marketing Subcommittee, and an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Investments Subcommittee. The Treasurer/Executive Secretary works closely with these committees, the Association's administrative office, the President, and the Board to carry out the mission of the Association. Qualifications: The position requires a dynamic, well-organized and detail-oriented individual with at least five years of experience as a music librarian; administrative experience and knowledge of management principles (including fiscal operations); experience in editing or the production of publications; electronic mail and computer access and literacy; and familiarity with the Music Library Association and other professional organizations. Experience with Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and QuickBooks (or other standard bookkeeping/accounting software) is preferred. Membership in MLA is required. The Treasurer/Executive Secretary receives an honorarium of $5,500 per year and support for expenses necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position (travel, telephone, postage, supplies, etc.). Term: The duration of appointment is one year, with reappointment possible for a total of four years. The Board reviews the performance of the Treasurer/Executive Secretary annually. The President reappoints upon successful review and the desire of the incumbent to continue. The successful candidate will be appointed at the February 2006 annual meeting and will work closely with the current Treasurer/Executive Secretary until the annual meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in February 2007, taking over all responsibilities at that time. Deadline: December 15, 2005. Application: Please send a letter of application and resume with a list of three professional references by mail or e-mail attachment to: Paula Matthews Arthur Mendel Music Library Woolworth Center for Musical Studies Princeton University Princeton, NJ 08544 pmatthew@princeton.edu Recommendations for candidacy are welcome. The Search Committee will hold interviews in Memphis, Tennessee, in conjunction with the Association's annual meeting, scheduled for 22-26 February 2006. Members of the Search Committee are: Patrick Wall, Nancy Nuzzo, Ken Calkins, Daniel Boomhower, and Paula Matthews, chair. top of page The NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY, New York, New York, is looking for a Cataloging Librarian-Music Specialist, Technical Services/Cataloging Department. Description: Under the direction of the Head, Cataloging, Manager of Bibliographic Systems, catalogs and classifies musical scores, musical sound recordings and monographs in English and World Languages, videos and data files for adult and juvenile collections on an online system with an integrated authority control facility. Manipulates existing bibliographic utility and local catalog records and creates original records in MARC formats, establishes names and subject authorities, and cross references. Plans and executes special cataloging assignments including training professionals and para-professional staff, contributing to the development of procedures and manuals, and preparing reports. Performs related duties as required. Requirements: ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library and Information Studies. Demonstrated substantial knowledge of music history, terminology, and music notation. Successfully demonstrated knowledge of Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, Library of Congress Subject and Name Authorities, Dewey Decimal Classification, MARC formats, and principles of authority control. Successfully demonstrated experience using an online bibliographic utility, such as OCLC and an online cataloging system. Demonstrated ability to work well independently and to plan and execute complex projects. Good oral and written communication skills. Reading knowledge of music required. Reading knowledge of one or more Romance Languages preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft office software including Word, Access, and Internet Explorer, preferred. Deadline: Until filled. Application: In Person: Monday thru Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 19 E. 34th Street, 5th Floor (between Fifth and Madison) By Mail: New York Public Library Human Resources Department Attn: Employment & Placement Office 188 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016-4314 By Email: When applying by e-mail, cover letters and resumes should be sent as an attachment. Attachments may be in a Microsoft Word or RTF (Rich Text Format). Please refer to the specific job you are applying for in the subject line and message area of your e-mail. E-mail applications can be sent to the following address: hrd@nypl.org By Fax: When faxing your cover letter and resume please be sure to use a fax cover sheet with the address listed above and the specific position you are applying for. Fax applications can be sent to the following number: (212) 592-7327 An Equal Opportunity Employer Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. top of page The NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY, New York, New York, is looking for a Librarian II (or Librarian I on a training basis), The Research Libraries/Technical Services/Cataloging Division/ Monograph Cataloging Section. Description: Under direction of Head of Monograph Cataloging Section, performs original cataloging for music scores and monographs issued in various formats. Performs descriptive cataloging and subject analysis. Classifies materials according to The Library's own classification schemes. Creates authority records for contribution to the NACO/SACO program. Performs cataloging database maintenance. Works in an on-line environment using various resources, including OCLC, RLIN, the Internet, and other software programs. Performs original cataloging for monographs in other subject areas as required. May train and supervise paraprofessionals performing copy cataloging of music materials. Performs related duties as required. Requirements: ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies. Undergraduate or graduate studies in music, preferably in musicology. Successfully demonstrated professional experience required to be considered at the Librarian II level. Successfully demonstrated knowledge of AACR2r, MARC formats, and Library of Congress policies and practices for subject analysis and descriptive cataloging of music scores and monographs issued in various formats, including CD-ROM, videotape, audio cassette, sound recording, and electronic formats. Successfully demonstrated experience cataloging music scores and other formats. Successfully demonstrated experience using OCLC or RLIN. Substantial experience using an integrated library system, preferably III's (Innovative Interfaces, Inc) Millennium System. Successfully demonstrated knowledge of two unrelated Western European languages, preferably one Germanic and one Romance, sufficient to do subject analysis for materials published in these two languages. Successfully demonstrated ability to use basic office computer software such as MS Word, MS Excel, and email programs. Successfully demonstrated ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions, to adapt to a changing environment, and to work well independently and in a team. Deadline: Until filled. Application: To apply, please send cover letter and resume. Please refer to job code: LS-L2CMC. Email: lsresumes@nypl.org Mail: The New York Public Library HR Dept, Code LS-L2CMC 188 Madison Ave 5th Floor New York, NY 10016 Fax: 212-592-7327 top of page