Music Librarian

The Kaufman Center----a multi-arts center located in Manhattan's Upper West Side----seeks a part-time Music Librarian for a Birnbaum Music Library, a small library serving the students and faculty of the Center's Schools, as well as the artists of Merkin Concert Hall. With a dual emphasis on arts education and performance, the Center serves as a resource for students, artists and audiences through its three divisions: the Lucy Moses School, a community school for the arts which offers instruction in music, dance and theater to children and adults ages 2 and up; Merkin Concert Hall, an acoustically-renowned performance space known for its innovative programming schedule; and the Special Music School (P.S. 859), a unique public school.

The primary responsibilities include:

• Assisting the faculty, the students and the staff of the Center with locating music scores, books and recordings in the library collection or at other libraries
• Providing music-related reference services to the Center's community, such as assistance with repertoire selection and research
• Purchasing library materials for classroom and concert use
• Accepting and cataloging donation of music-related materials to the library
• Cataloging and processing library materials including audio materials, overseeing re-formatting when needed
• Conversion of some of the older materials from the card catalog to the computer
• Managing the circulation of library materials
• Ordering library supplies
• Maintaining the library collection through shelving, ordering and light repair of library materials

Degree in music or arts and humanities field with a demonstrated knowledge of music; demonstrated organizational, interpersonal and time management skills; ability to analyze, arrange, and describe collections accurately; demonstrated ability to work independently. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Knowledge of music literature and music reference sources. Effective oral and written communication skills; familiarity with archival standards and practice preferred; library work experience preferred

Open until filled with review of applications to begin immediately.

Please send résumé and letter of interest to:

Dr. Ike Kesselman
ikesselman@kaufman-center.org

Start Date: October 2007.

The Kaufman Center is an equal opportunity employer.