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Position Title:	Instructional Services Librarian
Institution:	The New School
Responsibilities:	The Instructional Services Librarian for The New School Music Library will create and offer bibliographic instruction classes to familiarize library users with print and electronic research resources, provide individual bibliographic instruction and reference service, and work with faculty to instruct students in research methodologies. Will also perform original cataloging in all formats for music materials as needed, supervise in-house bindery operations, and perform other duties as required.
Qualifications / Requirements:	American Library Association-accredited Master of Library Science, advanced degree in music, knowledge of classical music literature and reference sources, minimum 36 months experience in an academic music library environment or 36 months as a head music cataloger, teaching experience, strong communication skills, ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Preferred: Knowledge of music outside the standard repertoire, especially pre-Baroque and non-Western traditions; working knowledge of Anglo-American Cataloging Rules 2, Library of Congress subject headings, classification, and rule interpretations; Machine Readable Cataloging formats, supervisory experience.
Deadline:	May 15, 2006
Application:	Interested persons should e-mail a cover letter and resume, to NSUjobs@newschool.edu. Write search # 22926 in the subject line to ensure proper distribution of your resume. Please also visit: www.newschool.edu/admin/hr/forms/index.aspx and complete the Application for Employment 2006. Once completed, mail to: The New School, Human Resources Department, Search number 22926, 80 Fifth Avenue, 4th floor, New York, New York 10011. Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer