Assistant Librarian

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music is an independent, freestanding conservatory with institutional membership in NASM and WASC. With a new home in the heart of the vibrant performing arts district of San Francisco, the Conservatory’s eight-story, 76,000 square foot facility was completed one year ago at a cost of $80 million. It includes 5,000 square feet of library space on the top floor, with sweeping views of the city and surrounding hills.
The Conservatory’s mission is to conserve our musical legacy, to serve our society, and to create a vibrant future for our students through an intense, personal educational process. The collegiate curriculum is the vehicle by which this mission is implemented, and the library collections both support and enrich that curriculum. Unlike conservatories of music which are allied to a larger academic institution, the independence of SFCM means that the library is not solely a music library, but one which collects in all fields to support our goal of the holistic musician.
We currently enroll 400 collegiate students pursuing bachelor’s degrees in performance and composition, master’s degrees in performance, composition, accompanying, and conducting, the Artist Certificate in chamber music, and professional studies diplomas in performance. 600 students study in the Preparatory and Adult Extension Divisions. For more information about SFCM, please see www.sfcm.edu.

This is a 12 month, full-time position with equal responsibility for technical services (music scores, books and audio-visual materials), as well as circulation. Performs original and advanced copy cataloging, including name, title and subject authority work. Supervises 2 part time staff, as well as 10-15 student workers.  Responsible for the general oversight of circulation services, course reserves management, in-house bindery and processing, and interlibrary loan services. The Assistant Librarian reports to the Head Librarian.

Minimum qualifications: Master’s degree from an ALA accredited library & information science program. Previous original and copy cataloging experience with music materials requiring knowledge of MARC 21, AARC2, LCRI, LCSH and LC Classification. Strong background in cataloging of scores and recordings. Experience using OCLC Connexion and FirstSearch and an integrated library system. Supervisory experience of library staff and students. Ability to work well with a diverse community of faculty, staff, and students. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Open until filled. Review of applications will begin February of 2008.

Apply to the following URL: http://sfcm.snaphire.com
or send a letter with a complete statement of qualifications, a full résumé and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references who can speak to your qualifications for this position. Please send applications to: