| Position Title: | Assistant Music Librarian |
| Institution: | University of Pittsburgh |
| General Information: | Entry level position to provide technical and public services support in a heavily used, rapidly evolving library environment. Reports to the Head of the Music Library. |
| Responsibilities: | Performs original and copy cataloging of music scores, and the original cataloging of audiovisual and archival materials in music. Under the supervision of the music librarian, develops the library’s sound recording collection. Works with library school and field placement interns on selected technical and public services projects. Provides reference service to music library users, and has responsibility for the music library undergraduate bibliographic instruction program. Provides additional reference services as needed in the Frick Fine Arts Library, as well as overseeing projects in this unit as appropriate. Acts as the contact person for the library’s in-house digital audio program for course reserves. Assumes responsibility for administering the music library in the absence of the music librarian. Assists in the process of selecting and processing music library materials to be sent to storage. Assists in circulation duties on an as needed basis. Assists in staffing the Hillman Library Reference Desk two to four weekend days per year, as well as several weeknight evenings at the beginning of fall term. |
| Required: | MLS from an ALA-accredited program (or recognized equivalent). Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Music. Working knowledge of German, French, or Italian. Effective organizational, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills. Basic knowledge of library technical services and informational services, and emerging electronic resources. Prefer graduate degree in music, experience in an academic library, and experience with music information sources that support graduate study of the discipline. |
| Rank, Salary, and Benefits: | Librarians at the University of Pittsburgh are members of the faculty and are expected to contribute significantly to the profession as well as to perform their specific responsibilities. Successful reviews at the Third and Sixth Year of employment lead to the granting of Expectation of Continuing Employment.
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| Deadline: | Review of applications will begin February 18, 2007 and continue until position is filled. |
| Application: | To apply, submit letter of application and resume with the names/addresses/phone numbers of three references to: William K. Gentz The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity.
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