MUSIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION -- PLACEMENT SERVICE JOB LIST 1996-97, No . 9: May 1997 ARNOLD SCHOENBERG CENTER PRIVATSTIFTUNG, Vienna, Austria is looking for an Archivist. Description: Die neu errichtete Arnold Schoenberg Center Privatstiftung mit Sitz in Wien besetzt ab Sommer 1997 die ganzttige Stelle eines/r *Archivars/in*. Dienstort Wien. Qualifications: Folgendes Anforderungsprofil wird gewnscht: Abgeschlossenes Studium der Musikwissenschaften oder vergleichbare Ausbildung; Mehrjhrige Berufserfahrung im Archiv- und Verlagswesen; Wissenschaftliche Kenntnis der Zweiten Wiener Schule und der Musik des 19. und 20. Jahrhunderts; Englisch- und Deutsch-Kenntnisse, EDV-Praxis. Application Deadline: 10. Juni 1997. Application: Ihre Bewerbung mit Photo, Curriculum Vitae, eventuell Publikationen, sowie einem kurzen Konzept zu den archivarischen Aufgaben und Aktivitten des Schoenberg Centers richten Sie bitte bis sptestens 10. Juni 1997 an das Arnold Schoenberg Center, Schwarzenbergplatz 6, A-1030 Wien, Austria, Europe. HOUGHTON COLLEGE, Houghton, New York is looking for a Librarian--Reference and Music. Description: Serve full time in split capacity: reference -- serve on reference desk, BI; music -- supervise student workers in music library, catalog music materials. Qualifications: Requirements: MLS, computer literate, familiar w/Dialog, OCLC, Internet. Salary & Terms of Employment: Salary: negotiable. Faculty status without rank. A statement of faith must be signed by all faculty at Houghton College. Founded and maintained by The Wesleyan Church, Houghton College recognizes its obligation to make distinct contribution in the training of leaders and laity for service to that denomination. Application Deadline: Until a qualified candidate is found. Date position is available: 07/01/97. Application: Send resume including 3 references to Dr. George Bennett, Library Director, Houghton College, Houghton, NY 14744. For more information call 716-567-9241 or e-mail gbennett@houghton.edu MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC, New York City, New York is looking for a Performance Librarian. Description: The Manhattan School of Music seeks an applicant for its full-time Performance Librarian position. The ideal applicant has experience as an orchestral librarian, either in school or summer festival, and is interested in pursuing a career as an orchestral librarian. Description of Institution: With over 900 students, the Manhattan School of Music is the largest private conservatory in the United States offering degrees in classical music and jazz. The School has three orchestras and several jazz bands, as well as chamber opera ensembles and new music ensembles. The School's orchestral, jazz band, and choral library collections are part of the general music library. Job Description: The Performance Librarian is chiefly responsible for preparation, circulation, and maintenance of orchestral, jazz band, and choral collections, as well as the rental and circulation of rental orchestral sets. The Performance Librarian supervises and participates in preparation of all large-ensemble music for rehearsal and performance, including the supervision of 3-4 part-time student assistants. Other general library duties as required. The Performance Librarian reports to the Head Librarian and to the Director of Orchestral Studies. Qualifications: Required: extensive orchestral library experience; masters degree in music with a major in an orchestral instrument, preferably a string instrument; detail-oriented. Strongly preferred: working knowledge of one or more foreign languages. Salary & Benefits: Salary range $29,000 - $30,000, individual health coverage, TIAA/CREF retirement plan, and standard vacation benefits. Application Deadline: This position is available in late July to August 1997; interviews will take place in June. Review of applications will begin immediately; applications must be postmarked by May 15, 1997. Application: Send letter of application, current rsum, and three references (names, addresses, and telephone numbers, with a minimum of one professional reference) to Pamela Bristah, Head Librarian, Manhattan School of Music, 120 Claremont Avenue, New York, NY 10027. No telephone calls, please. The Manhattan School of Music is an AA/EOE employer. UNIVERSITY OF DENVER, Denver, Colorado is looking for Head of Original/Special Materials Cataloging. Description: The Head of Original/Special Materials Cataloging reports to the Dean and Director of Penrose Library. The unit is one of three (also including copy cataloging and acquisitions) comprising the Monographs Team which determines monographic processing policy and procedures. The Head of O/SMC is responsible for original (descriptive and subject) cataloging of monographic materials in a variety of languages, subjects, and formats, including music scores, monographs, dissertations, special/non-routine materials, retroconversion, foreign language, audio-visual, and other non-book materials; responsible for ensuring that all collections are represented in DU's online catalog; coordinates workflow of all materials cataloged in the unit; works with the serials/binding unit on dissertations processing policy; trains and supervises Library Assistants assigned to the O/SMC unit, and resolves cataloging questions raised by those performing complex copy cataloging, classification, etc.; collection development responsibility as bibliographer for the Foreign Languages and Literatures areas, and participation in professional and scholarly activities including library, university, and professional committees, research and publication, and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Required: MLS from an ALA accredited program; a minimum of three years post-MLS cataloging experience which includes original cataloging; excellent communication skills. Preferred: Cataloging experience in an academic library. Experience with authority control, knowledge of a foreign language, knowledge of Innovative Interfaces, Inc. systems, music cataloging experience, supervisory experience, and skill in working in a team environment. Salary & Benefits: Competitive. Benefits: TIAA-CREF Pension Plan; medical, vision, and dental plans available; tuition benefits; 24 vacation days per year. Status: Faculty status, non-tenure track appointment. Application Deadline:: Applications postmarked by May 16, 1997 will receive greatest consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Application: Please submit a letter of application addressing your ability to meet the above qualifications, and a current resume including the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of 3 current references to: Toni Miller Office of the Dean Penrose Library University of Denver 2150 E. Evans Ave. Denver, CO 80208-2007. The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its Faculty and Staff and encourages applications particularly from Women, Minorities, People with Disabilities, and Veterans. Positions Previously Posted UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, Tucson, Arizona is looking for a Fine Arts / Humanities Librarian (Music). Description: The University of Arizona Library seeks applicants for a Fine Art/Humanities Librarian (music emphasis). The Library is a team-based, innovative, flexible, user-oriented organization committed to continuous learning, increasing client self-sufficiency, fostering diversity in the campus environment, and furthering the cultural transmission, educational, and preservation roles of the Library. The incumbent will be a member of the Fine Arts/Humanities team and will perform all work activities appropriate for librarians as needed to meet the changing needs of the Library's customers, including: *Selecting appropriate information resources to support University teaching and research * Assessing users' needs * Serving as a liaison with faculty and students * Providing reference service on demand and by appointment * Delivering education and library instruction to students and faculty as needed * Knowledge management * Participating in library-wide projects and other initiatives. All staff are charged with advancing the mission and vision of the library through systems thinking and sharing responsibility for the success of the team. Individuals are responsible and accountable for problem solving and process improvement, and are empowered with the authority to make decisions at appropriate levels. Staff are encouraged to take satisfaction in their accomplishments, to contribute to an atmosphere of cooperation, and to have balanced personal and professional lives. Qualifications: REQUIREMENTS: * Graduate degree from an ALA-accredited library school program by the starting date of the position (July 1, 1997); * Extensive or significant experience or background in the field of music (e.g., applied music, music theory, music history, etc.); * Reading knowledge of German (preferred) and/or French; * Demonstrated proficiency with related electronic technologies and strong commitment to information access in alternative and traditional formats; * Ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues and customers; * Demonstrated commitment to active participation in the library profession: librarians are required to contribute to the profession through scholarship and service activities; * Ability and desire to work in a team-based environment; * Commitment to diversity in the academic environment; PREFERRED: * Ability to teach in a classroom and other settings; * Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development; * Demonstrated commitment to risk-taking. Salary: $30,000-$40,000, dependent on qualifications and experience. Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin April 15, 1997 and continue until the position is filled. Application: A complete position description may be requested through the address below. Application procedure: To apply, Send a letter of interest specifying the position to which you are applying, current resume, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three (3) professional references to: Ms. Loretta Moore, Business Operations Team, The University of Arizona Library, Room C327, PO Box 210055, Tucson, Arizona 85721-0055. Email inquiries may be directed to lmmoore@bird.library.Arizona.EDU. For phone inquiries call 520.621.3499 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA IS AN EEO/AA/ADA EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE URGED TO APPLY. Positions Recently Filled James Kalbach, Summer Reference Intern, Oberlin College Conservatory of Music. Susan Sommer, Chief of the Music Division, New York Public Library of the Performing Arts. Beth Tice, Assistant Music Librarian, University of Minnesota. 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 two ways: 1) E-mail to listserv@listserv.indiana.edu the one line message: GET 9704 JOBLIST (to get Apr 97 issue); 2) www http://www.music.indiana.edu/tech_s/mla/index.htm Elisabeth H. Rebman, MLA Placement Officer Music Library, 240 Morrison Hall University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, CA 94720-6000 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: May 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