MUSIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION -- PLACEMENT SERVICE JOB LIST 1996-97, No . 6: February 1997 NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Evanston, Illinois is looking for a Score Cataloger (Temporary one year position). Description: Performs original and copy cataloging of scores using AACR2rev, LCSH, LC classification schedule M, OCLC, and NOTIS. Performs related authority work as needed. Assists with maintenance of online bibliographic and authority files as needed. Other job-related duties as assigned. DEPARTMENT: Music Library; DIVISION: Collection Management; REPORTS TO: Music Technical Services Librarian. SETTING: The Northwestern University Music Library contains 155,000 cataloged books, scores, and sound recordings. Holdings relating to 20th century music constitute one of the University Library's collections of distinction. The Music Library staff consists of four librarians, five library assistants, and fifty part-time student assistants. The Evanston campus, located on the shore of Lake Michigan fifteen miles north of downtown Chicago, has an enrollment of 10,000 students. The School of Music enrollment is 350 undergraduate and 225 graduate students. Qualifications: Education: Master's degree from an accredited program in library science. Strong music background; a degree in music preferred. Experience: At least one year music cataloging experience in an academic environment preferred. Familiarity with automated cataloging systems, preferably NOTIS. Knowledge of OCLC cataloging procedures. NACO experience desirable. Other: Working knowledge of two or more modern foreign languages, including German and French required, and ability to work with Cyrillic and other non-Roman alphabets desirable. Strong problem-solving and organizational skills. Flexibility, self-motivation, and ability to work with minimal supervision. Salary: $26,750 minimum. Temporary one year position. Tentatively scheduled for March 1, 1997 to February 28, 1998. Application Deadline: For priority consideration, applications should be received by February 10, 1997. Application: Send application, resume, and names and address of three references to Peter Devlin, Personnel Librarian, Northwestern University Library, 1935 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208-2300. An EEO/AA employer. Employment eligibility verification required upon hire. THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, Chicago, Illinois is looking for a Bibliographer for Music. Description: The Bibliographer is responsible for developing and maintaining the Library's collections, in all relevant formats, in the areas of Music and the related music-based arts of musical theater, opera, and dance. The Bibliographer oversees the management and development of the Chicago Jazz Archive; has a leading and coordinating role in providing Library services and equipment for an expanding media program; provides specialized reference service and bibliographic instruction for faculty and students; and participates in committee work at the divisional, inter-divisional, and academic department levels. This position supervises staff of 3 FTE. Teaching opportunities based on subject specialty may also be negotiated with the Department of Music. The Bibliographer for Music reports to the Assistant Director for Collection Development and Public Services for Humanities and Social Sciences. The Music and Recordings Collection, of approximately 110,000 volumes and 16,000 recordings, supports the research and teaching programs of the faculty of the Department of Music, graduate students and the undergraduate curriculum. Collection development in Music includes books about music and recordings of all types in the fields of Western musical history (European and American), ethnomusicology, and selected areas of non-Western music. Particular strengths of the music collection include the fields of Chopin research, J.S. Bach, the music of the Renaissance, musical biography, and the literature of Jazz. The Chicago Jazz Archive, consisting of sound recordings and sheet music relating to the history of Chicago Jazz, constitutes a unique research resource within the music collection. Qualifications: Education: Graduate degree from an accredited library school or a Ph.D. in Music required. Experience: Substantial experience in a research library relating to the field of music, with five or more years of appropriate experience highly desirable. Evidence of extensive specialist bibliographic and reference work in music is preferred. Evidence of scholarly commitment to research in music is required. Good planning and management skills required. Skills: Candidates must be able to work effectively with faculty, students and staff and possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills. Reading fluency in German and Italian or French is required. Salary & Benefits: Appointment salary will be based on qualifications and experience. Salary range begins at $35,670 per year. Benefits include a contributory retirement plan, health and life insurance, 22 vacation days, 6 University holidays, 5 personal holidays, and sick leave. There is a tuition benefit plan for college-age and younger children. Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin March 1, 1997, and continue until the position is filled. Application: Letter of application should include curriculum vitae and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. Please submit application to: Denise Weintraub, Personnel Office,The University of Chicago Library, JRL 124, 1100 East 57th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60637. The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer. Positions Previously Posted OBERLIN COLLEGE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, Oberlin, Ohio is looking for 1997 Summer Reference Intern. Description: Share responsibility for summer reference service, research, and scheduled library instruction with the Conservatory Public Services Librarian and one student Reference Assistant. 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 1997 these will include: the Baroque Performance Institute, the Oberlin Flute 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, 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 (127,000 volumes of books and scores and 47,000 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. Salary & Benefits: Stipend: $1600. Hours: 25 hrs. per week for 5 weeks. Dates: June 18 - July 25, 1997. 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: 15 February 1997. Interviews will be available at the 1997 MLA meeting in New Orleans (with Daniel Zager, Conservatory Librarian, and Kathleen Abromeit, Conservatory Public Services Librarian). Application: Send letter of application and resume with names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to Daniel Zager. Contact: Daniel Zager, Conservatory Librarian, The Oberlin College Conservatory Library, Oberlin, OH 44074; (216) 775- 8280; Daniel.Zager@Oberlin.edu or Kathleen Abromeit, Conservatory Public Services Librarian, The Oberlin College Conservatory Library, Oberlin, OH 44074; (216) 775-8280; Kathleen.Abromeit@Oberlin.edu. PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, Pennsylvania is looking for a Music/AV Cataloging Librarian. Description: The Penn State University Libraries seek applicants for the position of Music/AV Cataloging Librarian. Primary responsibility is for the cataloging of scores, sound recordings, and AV materials for the University Park and campus libraries. Duties include: participation in the ongoing review and establishment of Cataloging Department policies and procedures, especially for music and AV materials; working closely with, serving as resource person for, and providing training to the Music/AV Cataloging Team; developing collections in a selected discipline or language, as appropriate. Qualifications: Requires ALA-accredited MLS; B.A. degree or higher in music; minimum two years of music cataloging experience (post-MLS experience preferred); knowledge of at least one foreign language; working knowledge of AACR2rev, LCRIs, LCSH, and MARC tagging; experience with a bibliographic utility, preferably OCLC or RLIN; good writing and communication skills. Advanced degree in music and automation experience desirable. Evidence of potential for promotion and tenure will be considered. Salary & Benefits: Salary and rank dependent on experience. Benefits include: liberal vacation; excellent insurances; State or TIAA/CREF retirement options; and educational privilege. Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed beginning January 20 and continue until the position is filled. Application: To apply send letter of application to: Nancy Slaybaugh, Manager, Libraries Human Resources, Box MNB-CHE, E1 Pattee Library, University Park, PA 16802. An affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, women and minorities are encouraged to apply. TRINITY COLLEGE, Hartford, Connecticut is looking for a Music and Media Services Librarian. Description: Administer the sound recording and instructional media collections. Reporting to the Head of Public Services, the MMS Librarian provides oversight of daily unit operations, including circulation and reserves; supervision of paraprofessional and student staff; reference and instruction for music and media resources; and acquisition and organization of unit materials and equipment. The new Music and Media Services Librarian will be participating in planning a new music and media facility as part of the Library's current building project. The Trinity College Library holds more than 900,000 volumes, including 170,000 volumes in the Watkinson Library, an exceptional rare book and research library. It is a selective U.S. Government Depository library. The annual budget of the College Library is $2.7 million. Trinity College Library is linked with the libraries of Wesleyan University and Connecticut College in a consortium which offers a broad range of automated and other library services, including a SIRSI information management system. Qualifications: Candidates are expected to hold the M.L.S. and an undergraduate music degree (or its equivalent in experience and education), and to have at least two years professional experience related to music. They should demonstrate familiarity with current library and media technology and non-print formats, and with MARC-based bibliographic databases and other machine-readable and data files. An additional master's degree is preferred as well as a working knowledge of German or a romance language. Supervisory experience is desirable. Salary & Benefits: This full-time position is available immediately. Hiring salary is $32,000 or more, depending upon experience and qualifications. Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. Application: Please submit a resume and cover letter, along with the names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to Stephen L. Peterson, College Librarian, 300 Summit Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06106. Trinity College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities should request any needed accommodation in order to fully participate in the application process. Positions Recently Filled Alicia Snee, Music, Theater, and Dance Librarian, Southern Methodist 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 in the MLA Clearinghouse on the Internet accessible in three ways: 1) E-mail to: listserv@iubvm.ucs.indiana.edu one line message: GET 9611 JOBLIST (to get Nov 96 issue); 2) www http://www.music.indiana.edu/tech_s/mla/index.htm; or 3) gopher theme.music.indiana.edu 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: February 21, 1997. 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