Music Library Association

 


Position Title:

Librarian I/II (Music Cataloger)
Institution: Southern Methodist University
General Information:

Position Number: 00050192
Job Code: 364
Incumbent: Vacant
Reports to: Director, Center for Information Processing

Team Memberships:
Holds membership on the Project Implementation Team (PIT) and the Catalogers’ Forum. This position will contribute to the direction and education for cataloging policies, authority control, and database maintenance.

Interdepartmental Teams:
May hold membership on teams that are responsible for collaborative efforts to achieve library wide strategic goals.
Responsibilities:

Primary responsibility for cataloging music materials. Provides strategic planning, expertise, and training for music cataloging and music librarianship trends in the Center for Information Processing (CIP).
Professional Skills:

Professional Skills: Each librarian utilizes effective communication, analytical skills, and innovative thinking to resolve problems, provide documentation, and manage projects. The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a strategic team network is essential. Every team member must manage time effectively in order to balance multiple priorities.
Position Description and Duties:
  • Performs advanced copy and original cataloging, subject analysis and classification of bibliographic materials for Central University Libraries, with specialized expertise in the area of music
  • Catalogs in all formats and a variety of languages with primary responsibility for music scores and sound recordings
  • Authenticates bibliographic data, applying national standards, and utilizing a variety of programs and databases
  • Performs authority work in accordance with national standards
  • Prepares team documentation, project assessments, and other reports as assigned
  • Participates in coordinating current cataloging practices with developing national standards and shifting local needs
  • Trains and advises library staff
  • Communicates with CUL units as appropriate to address bibliographic problems or questions
  • Works closely with Hamon Arts Library staff to identify priorities for music cataloging
  • Participates in goal setting and development of strategies for bibliographic control of library collections
  • Stays abreast of developments in librarianship and information science
  • Performs other duties as requested by the Director, Center for Information Processing
Position Qualifications: Required:
M.L.S. or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited library school; degree in music or strong music background; cataloging proficiency in at least one foreign language. Knowledge of national cataloging standards and schema (AACR2rev., etc.), LCSH, Library of Congress classification, MARC formats and OCLC cataloging procedures. Experience with integrated library systems. Ability to prioritize tasks and meet appropriate deadlines and production goals. Ability to work in a team environment and to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally. Requires the ability to work at a computer station for extended periods.

Desired:
Relevant professional experience in an academic or research library, preferably in the cataloging of music materials.

Note:
In addition to core management and service responsibilities, all CUL staff participate in teams that cross service boundaries. All staff must be prepared to adapt to flexible organizational patterns and changing work environments. Position duties and responsibilities will change as the libraries respond to new priorities and users' research needs. The libraries will adopt new directions and information technology as appropriate, update policies and procedures as necessary, and periodically reevaluate collections, access, services, operations and programs.
Deadline:

Priority Consideration Date:
Priority consideration will be given to submissions received by: October 24, 2007.

Deadline to Apply:
November 9, 2007
Application:

To apply for this position, please go to: http://www.smu.edu/employment/