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Position Title: Music Archivist Librarian
Institution: Old Dominion University
General Information:

This part-time position provides support to the Music Department of ODU Perry Library.

LOCATION: Old Dominion University is a state supported institution with an enrollment of 21,000, a leader in distance learning and a Carnegie Extensive Doctoral/Research University. The campus in located in the historic port city of Norfolk, VA. Further information is available at http://www.lib.odu.edu/libinfo/jobs. For campus information, check http://www.odu.edu.

Responsibilities: The Librarian will analyze, preserve, and process permanent and online archival materials of the University Library’s Diehn Composers Room music special collections. Responsibilities also include assisting users with special music collections access and research, developing and mounting online and print exhibits, and participating in the Diehn Composers Room Team for event planning and archival publicity.
Qualifications:

Required: ALA accredited MLS; Degree in arts and humanities field with a demonstrated knowledge of music; library work experience; demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, flexibility and time management skills, familiarity with archival and conservation standards and practice; ability to analyze, arrange, and describe collections accurately; demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of a team.

Preferred: Archives or Special Collections work experience; web publishing experience; familiarity with multimedia collections.

Salary: Part time, $25 per hour, 25 hours per week.
Deadline: Screening of applicants begins July 23, 2007 and continues until the position is filled.
Application:

Send cover letter and resume addressing the qualifications along with names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 professional references to:

Morel Fry
Search Committee for
Part-Time Music Archivist Librarian
Perry Library
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA 23529-0256
mfry@odu.edu
757-683-4141

Old Dominion University is an EEO/AA institution and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.