MUSIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION -- PLACEMENT SERVICE JOB LIST 1996-97, No.1: September 1996 IRA F. BRILLIANT CENTER FOR BEETHOVEN STUDIES, SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY, San Jose, California is reopening its search for a Research Assistant. Description: Position summary: The Research Assistant serves as the principal subject indexer for the Beethoven Bibliography Project. Perform assigned duties and maintain quotas established by the project while adhering to the project's standards of quality. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS. Responsibilities: 1. Analyze significant subject content of books and other literature on Ludwig van Beethoven in English, German, and other languages. Use indexes, tables of contents, abstracts, and the texts themselves to determine major and minor subject headings. 2. Consult Library of Congress subject headings and other on-line and printed lists to determine authorized forms of headings. Formulate new terms to be added to the Beethoven Bibliography Project Thesaurus. 3. Translate portions of texts from German into English; write summaries or abstracts of other foreign language material. 4. Other duties may include: on-line data input; preparation of data for statistical reports; basic research using music reference sources. Qualifications: Knowledge, skills, and abilities: 1. Knowledge of music theory and literature with emphasis on the Classical or Romantic periods. Knowledge of research in Beethoven studies. 2. Advanced reading knowledge of German (testing required). 3. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others and to work effectively under the pressure of deadlines. Education and experience: 1. Bachelor's degree in music required. Advanced degree (M.A. or PhD) in musicology highly desirable. Master's degree in library science and indexing experience can be substituted for advanced degree in musicology. 2. Experience as Beethoven researcher, music research assistant, or translator highly desirable. 3. Knowledge of languages other than German highly desirable. Salary & Benefits: $1,062 per month plus benefits. Appointment: 50% time (20 hr/week) 17-month position with the possibility of extension. Application Deadline: September 15, 1996 or until filled. Application: Forms and information can be obtained from the Foundation Human Resources Dept. located on the San Jose State University campus, Administration Building, Room 255 (corner of San Fernando and 7th Streets). Resumes are welcomed, but must be accompanied by the SJSU Foundation application. (Only Foundation applications will be accepted.) Applicants will be required to perform an indexing and translating exercise to be returned with their application. San Jose State University Foundation Human Resources -- Research Assistant, P.O. Box 720130, San Jose, CA 95172-0130; 408-924-1460. Employees of San Jose State Foundation are non-State employees. The Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability 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 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. SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY, Dallas, Texas is looking for a Music/Theater/Dance Librarian. Description: Position description and duties: The Music, Theater, and Dance Librarian is the primary resource for users in the identification, location, use, and interpretation of the Hamon's collections in music, theater, and dance. Provides basic reference service in the other arts as required. Provides user education in subject areas. Prepares paper and electronic handouts and other guides in the use of the Library and its holdings. Responsible for the selection of music, theater, and dance materials in the Hamon Arts Library. Detailed duties and responsibilities of this position are as follows: 1. Collection Development: Responsible for the selection of materials for the disciplines of music, theater, and dance in the Hamon Arts Library. Reads reviews and other relevant materials in making recommendations for purchases for the reference and circulating collections. Works closely with faculty liaisons from the three disciplines in making selections. 2. Reference Assistance: Assists users in the identification, location, utilization and interpretation of print and electronic resources, including online catalog (NOTIS), CD-ROM, networks and online databases; interprets library policies to users. Assists in the management of all new technology in information services, maintains skills through reading, practice, and continuing education. 3. User Education: Schedules, plans, and teaches classes in print and electronic information resources, including the Internet, for music, theater, and dance classes; develops instructional materials; publicizes the service; establishes and maintains contacts with teaching faculty. 4. Bibliographic Control: Develops and maintains understanding of basic files and procedures of cataloging, serials, and acquisitions departments. 5. Other: May supervise work of library assistant or student library assistants. Serves on library committees, task forces, etc. as appropriate. Assists in the processing and interpretation of the Hamon's special collection materials. Background: The Jake and Nancy Hamon Arts Library, a 38,000 square foot, four floor facility houses the majority of SMU's collections in art, arts administration, cinema, dance, music, and theater, including 80,000 cataloged books and scores, 20,000 audio and video recordings, and 262 current periodical subscriptions. It contains an audio-visual center, computer lab, exhibition spaces, a meeting room, group and individual studies, and a secure, climate controlled Special Collections area. The Hamon sports a wide variety of computer technology including public and staff microcomputers, CD-ROM and other optical disc technology, and electronic access to other bibliographic and information utilities. This position reports to the Director of the Hamon Arts Library, and is part of Central University Libraries. Qualifications: Required: Master of Library Science from an ALA accredited institution; Bachelor's degree in music, theater, or dance; familiarity with microcomputer-based technology in libraries; good verbal and written communication skills; ability to work effectively with faculty and students. Desired: Master's degree in music, theater, or dance, preferably music history; knowledge of one or more of the following languages: French, German, or Italian; one or more years of experience in an academic library. Librarians are expected to build a progressively more substantive professional/scholarly record. Salary & Benefits: In-hire salary range is $22,000 - $24,000. Benefits include group insurance, TIAA-CREF and other savings options, tuition waiver, generous vacation and holidays. Application Deadline: Applications must be postmarked no later than October 15, 1996. Application: To apply, send a cover letter, resume and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to Chair, Music, Theater, Dance Search Committee, Central University Libraries, P.O. Box 750135, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX 75275-0135. This complete job description is also on our web site: http://www.smu.edu/~cul . SMU IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is looking for a Music Librarian. Description: Responsibilities: Performs original and complex copy cataloging of music materials in all formats; establishes name, series, and uniform title authority records; assists with the formulation and review of policies and procedures in the catalog department; works with interns from the School of Library and Information Studies; serves as selector for music materials for the collections and resource librarian for the faculty and students of the School of Music; provides bibliographic instruction in support of the University's music programs; provides specialized reference assistance in music to the academic community; maintains close, cooperative working relationships with humanities reference personnel; reports to the Head, Monographs Cataloging Unit of the Catalog Department. Qualifications: Required: MLS degree accredited by ALA. Undergraduate degree in music. Two or more years of professional cataloging experience, preferably at a research library using AACR2, LCSH, LCCS, and MARC. Evidence of competency in solving complex cataloging and non-routine maintenance problems. Significant experience in using automated library systems such as NOTIS and OCLC. Thorough knowledge of music resources. Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal and computer skills; evidence of potential to meet University requirements for promotion and tenure. Preferred: Second master's degree in music highly desirable; experience in working with faculty and students and selecting library materials; reference experience; instructional experience; knowledge of one or more western European languages; experience with NACO authority work; Internet skills. The University of Alabama Libraries hold membership in ARL, CRL, SOLINET, CNI and the Network of Alabama Academic Libraries, and have implemented the NOTIS integrated library system. Salary & Benefits: 12 month tenure-track faculty position (Assistant or Associate Professor). Minimum annual salary: $26,600 / Assistant Professor and $34,300 / Associate Professor. Strong benefits. Substantial moving allowance may be available. Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin September 16, 1996. Applications received by that date are assured of receiving consideration. Application: Send letter of application, resume and names and addresses of three references to: Ms. Voni B. Wyatt; Personnel Specialist; University of Alabama; P.O. Box 870266; Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487-0266. The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Positions Recently Filled Victor Cardell, Music Librarian, University of Kansas. Susan Chesley, Media Development Librarian, University of California, Santa Cruz. Paul Machlis, Humanities Bibliographer (including music), University of California, Santa Cruz. Eric Petersen, Music Librarian, The Harid Conservatory. 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: September 20, 1996. 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 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