Music Library Association

Position Title:	Senior Music Cataloger
Institution:	Northwestern University
General Information:	Northwestern University Library seeks a talented and experienced music cataloger to manage and lead the Music Library's cataloging operations.
Responsibilities:	Directly supervises 3 FTE staff, including one librarian and two support staff, in cataloging and preservation; develops and documents music cataloging procedures and policies; compiles statistics; coordinates special projects. Catalogs scores, sound recordings, manuscripts, rare books and scores, and other monographic materials according to national standards of bibliographic control and access; engages and provides expertise in authority control for music materials; participates in national cooperative-cataloging initiatives, including the NACO Music Project. Serves as chief liaison to central technical-services departments and represents the Music Library on the Cataloging Policy Committee, a group that shares information and sets policy across multiple cataloging units within the Northwestern University Library system. Oversees and assists in item- and collection-level description of archival music collections. Participates in appropriate professional development, continuing education, professional service, and research activities. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:	REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree from an ALA accredited program in library science or the equivalent combination of education and relevant library experience. Bachelor's degree in music. At least three years music cataloging experience. Extensive skill in original cataloging of scores and sound recordings. Bibliographic knowledge of Western European languages. Broad knowledge of musical repertoire. Awareness of current developments in technical services and music librarianship. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Successful supervisory, training, and/or management experience. Advanced degree in music. Familiarity with archival standards for physical processing and description, including EAD. Evidence of professional service or research activity.
Environment:	Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, is a major private university with an extensive library system. This includes the Northwestern University Library, three branch libraries on the Evanston Campus, and three libraries on the Chicago Campus. Northwestern University Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and participates in programs of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC). The holdings of the libraries total over 4 million volumes. See more information about the Library at: http://www.library.northwestern.edu. The Northwestern University Music Library is among the nation's largest music libraries and is distinguished internationally for its extensive holdings of printed music and archival materials documenting music composed since 1945. See more information about the Music Library at: http://www.library.northwestern.edu/music.
Salary:	Dependent on qualifications and experience.
Deadline:	Open until filled.
Application:	Send letter of application and resume, including names of three references, to Peter J. Devlin Personnel Librarian Northwestern University Library 1970 Campus Drive Evanston, Illinois 60208-2300 or library-personnel@northwestern.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment eligibility verification required upon hire.