MUSIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION -- PLACEMENT SERVICE JOB LIST 1995-96, No. 7: March 1996 BRECKENRIDGE MUSIC FESTIVAL, Breckenridge, Colorado is looking for a Music Librarian (summer term). Description: This position is Music Librarian for the Breckenridge Music Festival, comprised of the Breckenridge Music Institute Orchestra and the National Repertory Orchestra. Duties and responsibilities include: working with both Music Directors, processing all rental music ordering and returning - including ordering prior to arrival in Breckenridge, maintaining rental music purchase order system, distributing, collecting and maintaining all music (including marking bowings) for rehearsals and performances, both on and off-site (runouts), maintaining music library and work areas, supervising Assistant Music Librarian and support staff, working with within an assigned budget, assisting with end of season storage of all music and equipment, maintaining library catalog list and inventories on computer database, monitoring all music checked out for practice sessions, attending all staff meetings. Qualifications: Qualifications include: previous music library experience, must be organized and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, must be able to manage and direct staff, must be able to work under pressure, must be able to lift up to 30 pounds. Salary & Benefits: Full-time seasonal employee salary is $3000. Term of appointment is June 18, 1996 to August 20, 1996. Housing provide - fully furnished with kitchen facilities. Application Deadline: March 13, 1996 at 5:00 P.M. Application: Fax letter of application and resume to: (970)453-9143 or mail it to: Breckenridge Music Festival, Summer Staff, P.O. Box 1254, Breckenridge, CO 80424 THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, SPECIAL MATERIALS CATALOGING DIVISION continues looking for music librarians for a sabbatical opportunity. Description: The Special Materials Cataloging Division, in cooperation with the Motion Pictures, Broadcasting, and Recorded Sound Division, is working to remove a collection of two million sound recordings from the Library of Congress' arrearage. This arrearage includes special collections such as the Armed Forces Radio and Television Series, the NBC Radio Collection, the A Altshuler Collection, as well as thousands of popular, jazz, classical, and non-music compact discs, long-playing analog discs, and 78's. The library's goal is to have this entire collection under bibliographic control by the end of the year 2000. The Special Materials Cataloging Division is offering unpaid sabbaticals to music librarians to assist with sound recording arrearage reduction and to receive instruction in cataloging sound recordings. Participants will spend three-fifths of their time each week performing intensive arrearage reduction activities. The remaining two-fifths of their time would be in one-on-one original sound recording cataloging instruction with a senior cataloger in the Special Materials Cataloging Division. If there are multiple concurrent participants, classes in specific aspects of Library of Congress music cataloging practices may also be offered. By the end of each sabbatical, participants will be familiar with Library of Congress sound recording cataloging practices. Each participant will also have the satisfaction of assisting with the arrearage reduction efforts which will serve the entire music library community. Up to three sabbaticals will be offered simultaneously. This opportunity will be offered for one year. After the first year it will be reviewed for its effectiveness, and possibly renewed in subsequent years. Qualifications: Participants must have an MLS degree, significant academic music training, and some cataloging experience, preferably in music. The minimum duration for each sabbatical is three months and may continue to a maximum of six months. Under special circumstances, shorter durations will be considered. Application: Each applicant must submit a curriculum vitae or complete resume and at least two references to: Susan H. Vita, Chief, Special Materials Cataloging Division, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20540-4370. Each participant will also be required to complete a Volunteer Service Agreement form. Each applicant should indicate the time frame s/he is available with her/his application. A list of short-term apartments is available upon request. For further information, contact Deta S. Davis at (202) 707-5259 or davis@mail.loc.gov. QUEENS COLLEGE, Flushing, New York is looking for a Humanities and Social Sciences Public Service Librarian. Description: Work in collegial environment where user service/instruction are priority, and there is considerable scope for participating in redefining library-wide services and incorporating new technologies into service delivery/instruction. Responsibilities include general and subject specific reference service (some evenings/weekends); user instruction; collection development; use/development of electronic information resources (Internet, LAN-based and online services); work with faculty in collection development, document delivery and instruction. Must demonstrate record of scholarly achievement and service for tenure and promotion. Information about Queens College and the Library can be found at http://www.qc.edu. [NB: There is also a branch Music Library.] Qualifications: Master's degree from ALA-accredited program plus additional Master's (at time of appointment). Additional qualification: significant course work or reference work in humanities or social sciences; music, modern languages, sociology or anthropology background preferred. Preferences: excellent communication skills; strong service orientation; experience in library instruction and use of electronic databases and Internet resources. circulation/reserve operations. Salary & Benefits: $29,931-$62,394, for 12 months, commensurate with experience; Assistant/associate professor, tenure-track. Excellent benefits. Application Deadline: April 23, 1996. Application: Send vita plus names of 4 references with telephone/fax numbers by to Sharon Bonk; Director, Rosenthal Library, Queens College/CUNY, Flushing, New York 11367-1597. AA/EOE/ADA. Positions Previously Posted ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, Fort Wayne, Indiana is looking for a Manager, Art, Music and Audio-Visual Services. Description: Manage the staff, resources, operations, and outreach activities of the Art, Music and Audio- Visual Services department. Plan, recommend, and carry out a program of services and activities for patrons of all ages. Direct and encourage the development of a staff of ten. Develop the collection in the area of the arts for the immediate use of the department and as a resource collection for all agencies in the system. Plan and hang displays in three galleries. Represent the Library and the community in a leadership role as an advocate for the arts. Provide a superlative standard of professional librarianship as a model for other librarians. Participate in the planning, organization, development, presentation, and evaluation of library services to the community. Qualifications: Minimum qualifications: ALA- accredited Masters degree in Library Science and three (3) to five (5) years of library experience are required; three of those years must show increasing responsibility in the areas of management and services pertaining to the arts. Undergraduate background in music or art. Excellent analytical ability sufficient for an effective work flow. Demonstrated leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills are necessary. Tact, good judgment, resourcefulness, energy, and a sense of humor are essential. Salary & Benefits: 1996 range minimum $33,779 (full- time). Library-paid single membership in HMO health program, dental insurance, and term life insurance and long term disability plan. Cumulative sick leave. Public Employees' Retirement Fund. Four weeks vacation. Relocation allowance. Deferred compensation plan. Federal credit union. Employee assistance plan. Optional term life plan. Flexible spending plan. Optional accident/sickness/disability plans. Free parking. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Application: Send letter of interest and qualifications, resume, and the names of three professional references to Charlene Holly, Personnel Manager, Allen County Public Library, 900 Webster Street, PO Box 2270, Fort Wayne, IN 46801-2270. Interviewing will proceed with the receipt of applications. An equal opportunity employer. THE HARID CONSERVATORY, Boca Raton, Florida is looking for a Music Librarian. Description: Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Conservatory's Music Library operations including acquisitions, cataloging, technological issues, and personnel. The successful candidate should possess the creativity and motivation to develop plans for the library. Qualifications: MLS degree from ALA-accredited library school; undergraduate degree in music; demonstrated ability to work well with a diverse group of people; knowledge of music reference / research tools. Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary plus benefits (medical, dental, life, pension, "cafeteria" plan.) Application Deadline: March 15, 1996 or until filled. To start July 1, 1996. Application: Send resume with cover letter to: Chair, Library Search Committee, The Harid Conservatory, 2285 Potomac Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431. OBERLIN COLLEGE, CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC LIBRARY, Oberlin, Ohio is seeking applicants for a 1996 Summer Reference Internship. Description: Duties: Share responsibility for summer reference service, research assistance, and scheduled library instruction with the Conservatory Public Services Librarian and one student Reference Assistant. Job Description: This position is funded by the Summer Programs Office of the Conservatory of Music specifically to provide reference and research assistance in the Conservatory of Music Library for participants in Oberlin's summer music programs. In 1996 these will include: the Baroque Performance Institute, the Oberlin Flute Institute, the Percussion Institute, the Institute of Vocal Performance Pedagogy, the Oberlin Piano Festival and Competition, the Vocal Academy for High School Students, and Workshops in Electronic and Computer Music. Participants in summer programs range from musically talented high school students, through accomplished adult students, to practicing professional performers and teachers, totaling some 400 musicians each summer. Reference and research service in such a broad scope of music activities and scholarly interests is a challenging opportunity for the developing music librarian. Oberlin's music library collections, well known for their size (121,000 volumes of books and scores and 45,000 volumes of recordings) and quality, are housed in an air-conditioned facility, within the Conservatory complex on the Oberlin College campus. The music library staff includes four professional music librarians, seven support staff, and 6-8 summer student assistants. Other libraries on the Oberlin campus offer equally excellent support for academic pursuits and a full range of library facilities and services. Qualifications: One year of graduate work in Library Science (preferably near end of degree program), academic background in music history and music bibliography, familiarity with music library materials and systems of access, some experience in music performance. Stipend & Benefits: Stipend: $1600; Hours: 25 hrs. per week for 5 weeks; Dates: June 12 - July 19, 1996. Status: This position provides full staff privileges in use of campus facilities, including the libraries, computing center, athletic facilities, and staff discounts on concert and theater events. Private study space in the Main Library is available for the intern involved in his/her own research. Housing: Library staff members in Oberlin will assist the intern to identify suitable local housing. Application Deadline: March 15, 1996. Application: Send letter of application and resume with names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to Daniel Zager. Interviews will be available at the 1996 MLA meeting in Seattle (with Daniel Zager, Conservatory Librarian, and Kathleen Abromeit, Conservatory Public Services Librarian). For further information contact: Daniel Zager, Conservatory Librarian, The Oberlin College Conservatory Library, Oberlin, OH 44074; (216) 775-8280; Internet: PZAGER@OBERLIN.EDU or Kathleen Abromeit, Conservatory Public Services Librarian, The Oberlin College Conservatory Library, Oberlin, OH 44074; (216) 775-8280; Internet: PABROMEIT@OBERLIN.EDU. Positions Recently Filled John Bundy, Music Librarian, Brevard College. Patricia Elliott, Curator, Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies, San Jose State University. David Jellema, Archivist, Center for Popular Music, Middle Tennessee State University. Wendy Sistrunk, Music Projects Catalog Librarian, University of Missouri-Kansas City. Mayo Taylor, Coordinator, Research Collections, Center for Popular Music, Middle Tennessee State University. From the Placement Officer The purpose of the Placement Service is to "assist music librarians who seek initial or new employment and inform members of developments in the job market. To these ends the Service publishes a monthly Job List of positions currently available." Since July 1995, the Job List is also available to subscribers of MLA-L on the MLA Clearinghouse. I would like to encourage anyone who has heard about a possible job opening in music librarianship, whether through reading a local newspaper, through one's own institution, or through a friend or colleague, to contact me by any means - phone, mail, fax, or e-mail (the latter especially). Please send me your questions, suggestions, or thoughts concerning the MLA Placement Service. Elisabeth H. Rebman, MLA Placement Officer Music Library, 240 Morrison Hall University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, CA 97420-6000 Tel: (510) 643-5198 Fax: (510) 642-8237 e-mail: erebman@library.berkeley.edu To list a position with the Placement Service, contact the Placement Officer. E-mail correspondence and position descriptions are highly desirable, but not required. Employers may advertise in the Job List without charge. The Job List appears monthly (soon after the first of the month), and the closing date for each issue is during the fourth week of the previous month. Deadline for next issue: March 22, 1996. To join the Placement Service and subscribe to the monthly Job List, send a check for $15.00 (individual) or $20.00 (institutional and outside US) payable to the Music Library Association to the MLA Business Office, which handles all remittances, correspondence about subscriptions to the Job List, and changes of address requests: Business Office Music Library Association PO Box 487, Canton, MA 02021 Tel: (617) 828-8450 Fax: (617) 828-8915 e-mail: acadsvc@aol.com