| Position Title: | Music Librarian |
| Institution: | Music Academy of the West |
| General Information: | Founded in 1947, the Music Academy of the West is among the nation’s preeminent summer schools and festivals for gifted young classical musicians. The Academy provides these promising musicians with the opportunity for advanced study and performance under the guidance of internationally renowned faculty artists, as well as guest conductors and soloists. Admission to the Academy is strictly merit based, and students receive full scholarships. Academy alumni are members of major symphony orchestras, chamber orchestras, ensembles, opera companies and university and conservatory faculties throughout the world. Many have established themselves as prominent solo artists. Based in Santa Barbara, the Music Academy of the West presents more than 175 public events annually, including student recitals, masterclasses, orchestra and chamber music concerts, and fully staged opera (in 2007 – La Bohème). |
| Responsibilities: | Specific Duties: • Locate and shelve music and recordings. • Administer limited circulation of printed music and recordings. • Assist users with reference materials. • Oversee use of listening carrels. • Copy and distribute CD recording copies of student and faculty performances as approved by the Artistic Program Coordinator. • Close and secure library at 5pm (Monday – Friday). • Other related duties as may be required. |
| Qualifications: | Degree in music or related field or currently enrolled. Previous music library experience preferred. Proficient in word and excel. Highly organized and detail oriented. |
| Hours/Length of Employment: | Part-time, 11am – 5pm, Monday through Friday, from June 14 – August 12, 2007. Reports to: Artistic Program Coordinator |
| Deadline: | Open until filled. |
| Application: | Abby Fennessy afennessy@musicacademy.org |
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