Publicity & Outreach Officer

The Publicity & Outreach Officer promotes the activities of the Music Library Association through informational campaigns and exhibits. The Publicity & Outreach Officer is an ex-officio member of the Development Committee, the Publications Committee, the Membership Committee, and the Outreach Subcommittee (though these relationships and duties may change slightly based on the final recommendations of the Committee Structure Task Force); reports to the President and Board of Directors and prepares relevant budgets and annual reports. Within the first year of service, the successful candidate will assess the effectiveness of MLA’s current publicity, outreach and marketing efforts and, within the first year of service, will recommend to the Board ways to expand and enhance those efforts.

Provides general oversight of all the Association’s publicity related activities including public relations, outreach and marketing.

Increases the visibility of MLA activities, including awards, publications, services, and the annual meeting.

Writes and distributes announcements and press releases to the MLA membership and to related organization listservs and publications as appropriate.

Arranges and coordinates an MLA exhibit at several conferences each year in addition to the MLA meeting, usually attending these additional conferences to help staff the exhibit.

Provides publicity materials for outreach events. Works with various MLA committees and the Business Office to keep publicity materials current and engaging.

Membership in the Music Library Association with a good understanding of its organizational structure and publications. Effective communication skills including excellent writing and editorial skills. Experience in writing press releases desirable. Ability to be creative in enhancing and intensifying the visibility of the Association. Excellent organizational and management skills.

31 December 2007

Interested MLA members should submit a letter of application along with 3 references to Ruthann McTyre, Search Committee chair, no later than 31 December 2007. Applications sent via e-mail or USPS are acceptable. Interviews will take place during the Newport meeting with the successful candidate announced at the annual business meeting.

Send applications to: Ruthann McTyre, Rita Benton Music Library, 2000 Voxman Music Building, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242 or ruthann-mctyre@uiowa.edu.ruthann-mctyre@uiowa.edu.

Search Committee Members: Leslie Bennett, Tom Caw, Alan Karass, Lee Richardson