| Position Title: | Music Librarian |
| Institution: | University of Oregon |
| General Information: | The University of Oregon Libraries seeks a knowledgeable, creative, and service-oriented colleague for the early career position of Music Librarian. Applicants should be eager to apply excellent technical and interpersonal skills to perform cataloging within Metadata & Digital Library Services (.75 FTE) and reference services in the Music Services Department (.25 FTE). The music and recordings collection, one of the largest in Oregon, is housed on the third floor of Knight Library, and includes standard classical and world music repertoire in books, scores, serials, and recordings, as well as an emphasis on music by women composers and composers of the Pacific Northwest. A separate historic sheet music collection is housed in the Douglass Listening Room, site of the recording collection. Metadata and Digital Library Services provides a wide array of services resulting in intellectual, virtual and physical access to the libraries’ collections; assists members of the University of Oregon community with organizing and making available collections of materials in a variety of formats; coordinates and supports the growth and maintenance of the libraries’ digital collections; and maintains the University of Oregon’s institutional repository, called Scholars’ Bank. This position reports to the Head of Metadata and Digital Library Services. |
| Responsibilities: | The Music Librarian performs original and copy cataloging for music materials, primarily scores and sound recordings; performs name, title, series and subject authority work; contributes to the development and implementation of digital library projects related to music; provides assistance to patrons in Music Services (8-10 hours/week); participates in the development and documentation of cataloging policies and procedures; and serves on library and campus committees. The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment. |
| Qualifications: | Required: ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree in hand by start date; music degree or strong background in music, especially the classical repertoire; knowledge of AACR2, LCRIs, LCSH, LC Classification, and MARC21 formats; good reading knowledge of one or more European languages, preferably German, and Italian or French. Excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to work independently and to collaborate effectively with staff at all levels and with people of diverse backgrounds; potential to excel in a dynamic academic library environment, displaying leadership, flexibility, initiative, creative energy, and resourcefulness. Preferred: experience cataloging in an academic or music environment; ability to identify and analyze forms and concepts in library materials in the field of music; knowledge of emerging metadata issues and trends; experience working with integrated library system (preferably Innovative) and OCLC. |
| Salary, Rank & Benefits: | Salary: Low staff tuition rates are available for employees and family members for continuing education. Funding and release time may be provided for participation in conferences and other professional development opportunities. Employment Conditions: |
| About the University of Oregon and Eugene: | The UO has over 16,000 undergraduate students and approximately 4,000 graduate students, including 2,706 U.S. students of color and 1,175 international students, representing 87 countries. The university has an institutional commitment to diversity and multiculturalism, and the Library actively supports this goal with its Library Diversity Committee. The UO Libraries are known for their spirit of cooperation and collaboration, and for their ability to provide a variety of personal and professional opportunities that make a difference. |
| Deadline: | Open until filled; review of applications begins April 2, 2007. |
| Application: | Send Word or pdf attachments via e-mail and include the following: cover letter, résumé and names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references (one of whom must be indicated as your most current supervisor) to: libapps@uoregon.edu. Hard copy follow-up documents with signature should be sent to: Ms. Laine Stambaugh For More Information: Eugene-Springfield Multicultural Resources Guide: http://www.uoregon.edu/~codac/info.shtml |
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