Music Library Association

 


Position Title:

Technical Services Librarian II
Institution: University of Toronto Faculty of Music
General Information:

DATE REQUIRED: July 1, 2008

http://main.library.utoronto.ca/
http://www.music.utoronto.ca/library.htm
Responsibilities:

The Faculty of Music seeks a Technical Services Librarian to establish and apply policies and procedures in cataloguing sound, video, and local sheet music collections, and to initiate and develop bibliographic access projects, including applications of new technology to these collections.  This position will include cooperation with central technical services departments, staff training and supervision, and participation in reference services.  The successful candidate will have a commitment to collaboration with teaching faculty, and to appropriate professional development, research activity and service.
Qualifications:

Applicants must be graduates of an ALA accredited library school with an MLIS degree or equivalent, and an undergraduate degree in music.  Extensive knowledge of cataloguing standards and practices, broad knowledge of musical repertoire, and a bibliographic knowledge of Western European languages is essential.  An advanced degree in music is an asset.  Familiarity with library automation software systems such as SIRSI and DbText is desirable. Must be able to work flexibly and effectively with colleagues as part of the Music Library team.   Must possess leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, and must have demonstrated ability to achieve results through creative, consultative and cooperative approaches.
Deadline:

November 1, 2007
Salary / Rank:

MINIMUM SALARY:   Librarian II: $50,900 per annum

NOTE:   THIS IS A PERMANENT STATUS STREAM POSITION
Application:

Applicants interested in applying for this position should submit their letters of application, curriculum vitae and the names of three referees in writing to the

Library Human Resources
Robarts Library
130 St. George Street, Room 2054
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A5

or

fax (416) 946-5543 .

 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 

The University of Toronto Libraries thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.