| Position Title: | Chief Librarian, Copland Library |
| Institution: | Boston Symphony Orchestra |
| Responsibilities: | This position oversees and maintains the Copland Music Library on the Tanglewood Grounds. The main responsibility of this position is to prepare all chamber music parts for works scheduled to be performed by the Tanglewood Music Center during the summer. This includes reviewing the condition and completion of sets of parts already in the library’s collection, and, in consultation with faculty coaches, ordering scores and parts that are not currently part of the library’s collection. Responsible for the following tasks: prepare the library for use prior to the arrival of the TMC fellows and faculty members; catalog and prepare all chamber music pieces scheduled for performance for students and faculty at least 2 weeks in advance of the first rehearsal; coordinate a system for check out and return of all materials in the library; track all library expenses in keeping within the library’s summer budget and submit invoices for payment; return all rental materials in a timely fashion; maintain a policy for late materials and track and collect fines as necessary; catalog new materials to be added to the library’s collection; order recordings for performance reference as necessary; enter chamber music into the OPAS database system as time allows; assist the BSO Principal Librarian or the TMC Orchestra Librarian upon request. The Chief Librarian must also supervise a Copland Library Assistant Librarian. |
| Qualifications: | Must be able to maintain a pleasant, professional manner and be extremely organized, efficient, and detail oriented. Applicant should work well in a fast-pasted environment, individually as well as part of a team, and be flexible with work hours. Requirements: extensive knowledge of the standard symphonic, operatic and chamber music repertoire; personal performance experience preferred; prior supervisory experience, music reference library experience. Applicant must have a car and valid driver’s license. Housing will be provided. |
| Salary & Schedule: | HOURS: M-F 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Anticipated evening and additional weekend hours. HOURLY RATE: $10 per hour |
| Deadline: | Open until filled. |
| Application: | Please forward resume and cover letter to jobs@bso.org. EEOE. |
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