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Position Title: Manager of Operations and Publications
Institution: RIPM: Retrospective Index to Music Periodicals (1800-1950)
General Information: RIPM is an international annotated bibliography of writings on musical history and culture, found in music periodicals published in seventeen countries between approximately 1800 and 1950. Treating primary source material, RIPM provides access to the content of complete runs of journals, including articles, reviews, news columns, miscellaneous items, surveys of the press, bibliographies, iconography and advertising. Ten printed volumes and approximately 20,000 annotated records are published annually. RIPM functions under the auspices of the International Musicological Society, and the International Association of Music Libraries, Archives, and Documentation Centres. To date, RIPM has produced approximately 200 volumes and 500,000 annotated records.
Responsibilities:

1. Process and print data files for RIPM annotated Calendars and Indexes for print publications. Convert data files into different formats as needed.
2. Process and build files for RIPM Online and RIPM on CD-ROM.
3. Coordinate semi-annual publication of the RIPM In Print series: create front matter, work with the printer and publisher, review proofs, and apply for copyright.
4. Office management: respond to email inquiries, order supplies and equipment, update website and subscription records, ship volumes, control inventory, subscription and financial records.
5. Maintain databases concerning publication status, file workflow management, journal bibliographies and contact information. Other projects as required.
6. Assist in the production of the RIPM Online Archive of Music Periodicals: scan journals (from print and microfilm), zone images, and verify quality.
7. Assist in preparation of grant applications.
Qualifications / Requirements: Excellent organizational and computer skills including experience using Microsoft Office Suite. A Master’s degree (preferably in music librarianship or musicology) and pertinent work experience. Knowledge of music history, and reading ability of one foreign language is desirable, though not required.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Deadline: When position is filled. Applications will be examined as they arrive. The position is available on 1 June.
Application: Send C.V. and cover letter by email to info@ripm.org. Include names and contact information (email addresses) for three references. Place “Search Committee” in the subject heading.

Search Committee
RIPM International Center
3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 211
Baltimore, MD 21211