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Position Title:	Librarian III (temporary through March 31, 2009)
Institution:	The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
General Information:	The Collection: The Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound of The New York Public Library is one of the richest resources of recorded sound in the world. The Archives' extraordinary holdings cover virtually every aspect of recorded sound--from Mozart to Maria Callas to Motown, from symphonic works to presidential speeches, from radio dramas to television specials. A vital research facility for performers, musicians, scholars, critics, and the recording industry, the collection also plays a leadership role indeveloping technology that allows for the transfer of sound from obsolete to accessible formats. Through special recording projects--often pursued cooperatively with other archives and record companies--the Archives collection and preservation efforts ensure that the spoken and musical sounds of the century will resonate for current and future generations.
Responsibilities:	Under the general direction of the Assistant Curator, performs original and copy cataloging, as needed, in RLIN or OCLC, for the Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound collection of unprocessed 78 rpm commercial sound recordings. Searches National Authority files for names, uniform titles and subjects, and verifies their accuracy. Consults lists of selected pre-determined print resources, to aid in providing enhanced documentation for catalog records. Consults with RHA’s librarians to obtain more information regarding the special processing aspects of the 78rpm collection. Searches OCLC for copy cataloging that may need enhancement. May select materials from the stacks to be cataloged. During the final phases of the project, works in cooperation with project staff at Stanford and Yale Universities to create a database of uncataloged archived recordings in compliance with protocols developed by Stanford. Conducts batch-matching to capture cataloging data from RLIN and OCLC records created by the other participating institutions. Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications / Requirements:	ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies. Undergraduate or graduate degree in music or the performing arts or an equivalent combination of education and experience in either field. Successfully demonstrated ability to read bibliographic citations in at least two foreign languages, preferably a romance language and German. Successfully demonstrated professional experience cataloging sound recordings or other music materials into a bibliographic utility using AACR2, MARC format, and LC subject headings. Successfully demonstrated experience cataloging into the RLIN and/or OCLC national databases. Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including successfully demonstrated ability to deal tactfully and effectively with staff in a team setting. Demonstrated knowledge of sound recording history including early record labels, and technology preferred. Knowledge of conservation procedures and practices for sound recordings preferred. Successfully demonstrated ability to transliterate from a non-roman alphabet, such as Cyrillic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese preferred.
Deadline:	Open until filled.
Application:	To apply, please send cover letter and resume to lsresumes@nypl.org. Refer to job code: LL-L3RHA. www.nypl.org Equal Opportunity Employer Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.