Head Catalog Librarian

Environment: With over 800 students, the Manhattan School of Music is the largest private conservatory in the United States offering degrees in both classical music and jazz. The Peter Jay Sharp Library, a new facility that opened in 2004, possesses more than 100,000 items and is run by a highly congenial staff of four professional librarians, four paraprofessionals, and more than 20 student staff. In addition to its music materials, the Library also supports the School's non-music curriculum, with a particular emphasis on the humanities. The Library has cataloged on OCLC since 1990, and converted to an online catalog (Innovative Interfaces, Inc.) beginning in 1997; in 2006, we moved to Innovative Millennium, which provides a Web interface for most staff functions.

For more information, please visit http://www.msmnyc.edu and http://library.msmnyc.edu.

The Head Catalog Librarian establishes cataloging policies and procedures, is in charge of catalog maintenance, and supervises the work of two full-time catalog librarians. He or she catalogs books, scores, DVDs, recordings, and electronic resources using OCLC, AACR2, modified Dewey classification, and Library of Congress subject headings. The position includes approximately five hours per week of reference duties; some Saturday shifts may be required. The Head Catalog Librarian also deputizes for the Director of Library Services when the latter is away from the office.

Required:
MLS from ALA-accredited school. Undergraduate degree in music. At least three years of cataloging experience. Basic knowledge of European languages. Broad knowledge of musical repertoire.

Preferred:
Experience with Innopac (Innovative Interfaces, Inc.); knowledge of archival cataloging practices; knowledge of jazz; interest in the general humanities.

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience; individual health coverage; TIAA/CREF retirement plan; excellent vacation benefits.

Send or e-mail letter of application, current resume, and three references (names, addresses, and telephone numbers) to:

Peter Caleb
Director of Library Services
The Peter Jay Sharp Library
Manhattan School of Music
120 Claremont Avenue
New York, NY 10027

pcaleb@msmnyc.edu

The Manhattan School of Music is an AA/EOE employer.