MUSIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION -- PLACEMENT SERVICE JOB LIST 1996-97, No . 2: October 1996 MUSIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION is looking for a MLA Newsletter Editor. Description:The present editor will retire following the May-June 1997 issue, with the new appointment effective that July. The incoming editor will have the opportunity to observe the editorial process and collaborate with the present editor on the May-June issue. The Newsletter editor is responsible for all facets of the Newsletter's production and distribution. This includes setting a budget, gathering and editing news and articles, working with a local printer during production, and labeling and mailing the finished issue. Prospective editors should have access to electronic mail and be familiar with major word processing software packages. Compensation: The Newsletter editor receives support for expenses necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position and an honorarium of $800.00 (1996/97 figure). The customary duration of the position is four years. Application Deadline: Applications should be received by November 22, 1996. Application: Applications should include the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and samples of writing or editing if any. Applicants are also invited to submit a statement commenting on their philosophy toward the Newsletter and its function in MLA, particularly in the age of electronic communication. Selected candidates will be asked to an interview with the Newsletter Editor Search Committee (Nancy Nuzzo, chair; Beth Christensen; and R. Wayne Shoaf) at the New Orleans meeting. If necessary, a telephone interview can be arranged. Please address applications or nominations to Nancy Nuzzo, Chair, MLA Newsletter Editor Search Committee, Music Library, Baird Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260-4700. MUSIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION is looking for an Editor for Notes. Description: The Editor for Notes has: Overall responsibility for MLA's quarterly journal Notes; Appoints section editors and coordinates contributions from them, including preparation for printing, proofreading, collation of proofs, etc.; Solicits, selects, and edits articles for publication; Prepares "Notes for Notes" column and other editorial matter; Works with printer to maintain production schedule and monitors budget; Keeps MLA Board informed of progress and possible problems; Serves on MLA Publications Committee; Prepares annual budget. Qualifications: Successful administrative experience including long term schedule keeping; Writing and editorial skills including a thorough command of grammar and spelling; Broad knowledge of the literature of music, music librarianship, and the people involved; Attention to detail; Ability to inspire contributors and to work well under pressure with a variety of people; Vision of MLA's goals and the position of Notes in realizing them; Budgeting experience also desirable. Compensation: The Notes Editor receives an honorarium of $3,650 per annum plus expenses necessary to carry out responsibilities. Term to commence with vol. 54 no. 2. Application Deadline: November 15, 1996. Application: Send a letter of application, resume, and names of three references to: Susan T. Sommer, Chair, Notes Search Committee, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, 40 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023-7498. SKIDMORE COLLEGE, Saratoga Springs, New York is looking for a Cataloger/Database Maintenance Librarian. Description: Skidmore College, a strong liberal arts college located in Saratoga Springs, New York seeks a cataloger/database maintenance librarian who is both a traditionalist and a futurist. The position reports to the Head of Technical Services. Position includes overall responsibility for: creation, maintenance, quality control of the library's bibliographic records; supervision of the Cataloging Unit, consisting of two full-time staff and several part-time student workers; original cataloging and the resolution of cataloging problems; and, under the direction of the Head of Technical Services, the development of new procedures and the implementation of new systems to achieve greater effectiveness and efficiency in bibliographic processing. The person in this exciting position will help plan and implement new information management systems in the library that will provide the Skidmore community with access to electronically-based information resources in support of both curriculum and scholarship. All librarians are expected to participate in the staffing of the reference desk as well as perform some liaison work with an academic department. Skidmore has recently completed a major renovation and expansion of its library. The library is currently using the Dynix system, but the campus will be evaluating the system. It is possible that the library will be migrating to a new system by 1998. The successful candidate will play a leadership role in any migration. Other issues to be addressed: conversion of brief serial records to MARC records; possible classification to journals; cataloging government documents; authority control; providing access to electronic information. Qualifications: Required: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program; 2 years' professional cataloging experience; experience with automated bibliographic utility and with an integrated library system; knowledge of AACR2, LCSH, LC classification, and MARC formats. Strong oral, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Strong problem-solving skills, flexibility, and a sense of humor. PC proficiency and current awareness of developing technologies. Preferred: Experience with music cataloging. Experience with OCLC. Supervisory experience. Evidence of professional service and/or research. Subject master's. Salary & Benefits: This is a non-tenure track, 10 month faculty position at one of the librarian ranks. All faculty are expected to show evidence of professional accomplishment and service to receive continuing appointment. Position to begin January 1, 1997. Application Deadline: Consideration of applications will begin October 15, 1996. Application: Please send a current vita and the names of three references to Peggy Seiden, College Librarian, Scribner Library, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. People from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. SOUTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY, Springfield, Missouri is looking for a Head, Music Library. Description: Head, Music Library administers branch library operations, including audio lab. Supervises one library assistant and hourly assistants. The Library and Campus: The Libraries are planning a major addition and renovation which will incorporate state-of-the-art technology with completion expected by 2000. Springfield is Missouri's third largest city, with metropolitan population of 250,000 and a cost of living of 92.5. For more information, see our Web sites at www.smsu.edu/contrib/library/mep/ or www.smsu.edu. Qualifications: Required: ALA accredited MLS. Substantial academic course work in music. Excellent leadership, supervisory and interpersonal skills. Experience with various music software. 3 years' professional library experience. Preferred: Degree in music. Working knowledge of Romance languages and German. Active participation in Music Library Association. Salary & Benefits: $30,000 minimum for nine months. Summer appointment usually available at up to 1/5 additional salary for positions 1-3. Tenure track faculty appointment in the Department of Library Science. Includes occasional teaching in library science curriculum. Rank dependent upon qualifications. Comprehensive insurance including health, dental and life; State retirement, tuition benefits. Application Deadline: Consideration of applications will begin October 7, 1996 and continue until position is filled. Application:: Send letter of application, resume, and names of three references with addresses and telephone numbers to: Respective Search Committee, Meyer Library, 901 South National #175, SMSU, Springfield, Missouri 65804-0095; 417-836-4525; Fax: 417-836-4764. AA/EOE. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, Minneapolis, Minnesota is looking for an Assistant Music Librarian. Description: This split reference and cataloging position reports jointly to the Heads of the Music Library (50% time) and Arts & Humanities Subject Team (50% time). The primary reference responsibility will be providing traditional and electronic reference services in the Music Library, including bibliographic instruction and the development of library guides. An additional responsibility will be to work with School of Music faculty in incorporating library instruction into the undergraduate and graduate curricula. The cataloging responsibilities include original and complex copy cataloging of music-related materials in all formats; serving as the liaison to other Materials Acquisition and Control teams for the processing of music materials; and developing, maintaining, and revising policies and procedures for music cataloging in Materials Acquisition and Control. Qualifications: Required: MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution (or foreign equivalent) awarded by the application deadline; undergraduate degree in music; experience with music materials in an academic or research library setting; knowledge of AACR2, LCSH, and LC classification; familiarity with a national bibliographic utility; experience in providing reference services and bibliographic instruction in an academic library; working knowledge of one or more European languages; effective written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills. Preferred: Masters degree in music; original cataloging experience in an academic or research library; experience with RLIN, OCLC, and NOTIS; cataloging experience in an online environment; experience with Music NACO program; knowledge of electronic information resources. Salary & Benefits: Minimum $28,000 annual full-time rate with generous benefit package. This is a full-time, 12 month academic/professional position, with a probationary appointment at the Assistant Librarian rank. It is expected that the appointee will fulfill requirements for continuous appointment. Application Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by December 1, 1996. Application: Applicants should send a letter of application discussing background and experience relating to the position and its requirements, a resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to Linda DeBeau-Melting, Libraries Human Resources Office, 453 Wilson Library, 309 Nineteenth Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Please identify applications with UL#58. The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Positions Previously Posted 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. Positions Recently Filled Ronald N. Bukoff, Interim Music Library Director, Centenary College of Louisiana. Marlena Frackowski, Media Librarian, Westminster Choir College of Rider University. Laurie Sampsel, Head, Music Library, University of Colorado at Boulder. 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 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: October 18, 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