MUSIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION -- PLACEMENT SERVICE JOB LIST 1996-97, No . 10: June 1997 CHADWYCK-HEALEY, INC., Alexandria, Virginia is looking for an Abstractor / Indexer. Description: Chadwyck-Healey, Inc., publisher of the International Index to Music Periodicals, available on CD-ROM and via the World Wide Web, seeks an on-site abstractor/indexer for the product. Qualifications: French is required, Spanish a plus. You must have excellent writing skills, the ability to work accurately and efficiently under deadlines and be comfortable with computers. Abstracting/indexing experience is preferred, and a music background desirable. Salary: Competitive. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Application: For more information, or to submit your resume for consideration, please contact me at sylviap@chadwyck.com: Sylvia Prickett, Production Manager, Chadwyck-Healey, Inc., 1101 King Street, Suite 380, Alexandria, VA 2314; (703) 683-4890; (703) 683-7589 (fax); http://www.chadwyck.com THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division, Washington, D.C. is looking for a Librarian (Curator). Description: Brief Description of Duties: The incumbent, in the Recorded Sound Section of the M/B/RS Division, will serve as recommending officer for the Division's collections; provide in-depth, advanced scholarly research guidance on the holdings of the Division, the Library of Congress, and other institutions and collections; research and provide in-depth information on recorded sound items or collections for the purpose of processing and cataloging such material; develop, research, coordinate, and/or independently carry out major public programs, scholarly publications/exhibition projects; and participate in the Division's planning, coordination and development of policy. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 level in Federal service or at a comparable level of difficulty outside Federal service, performing reference/acquisitions, teaching or curator duties. Selective Factor: Applicants must demonstrate that they have a knowledge of the history of recorded sound and radio, and current practice and trends. Salary & Benefits: $51,003 - $66,303 (plus locality pay); GS-1410-13 (9237) full time; may elect to work a flexitime work schedule. This permanent, non-supervisory position is located at the Library in Washington, D.C. Application Deadline: June 19, 1997. Application: Those interested in applying for this position must have the full vacancy announcement (see below for number) and submit all of the required forms. (This listing is not an official notice of the position.) Application material can be obtained by calling (202) 707-5627 or the employment office hotline at (202) 707-4315. Full text of the posting, along with information about applying for jobs at the Library of Congress can be found on the Library's Gopher site, marvel.loc.gov (Employee Information). VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER WA-LC-97-0096 (PW) The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities who meet eligibility requirements are strongly encouraged to apply. NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, Winston- Salem, North Carolina is looking for a Music / AV Cataloging Librarian. Description: Primary responsibility is to catalog all music books, scores, sound recordings, AV materials, and other library materials as needed. Some music reference duties. This is a full-time, 12-month position. Setting: North Carolina School of the Arts, one of the sixteen campuses of the University of North Carolina, has as its mission the training of talented young students at the secondary, undergraduate, and graduate levels for careers in the performing arts. NCSA offers instruction within five major arts schools - music, dance, drama, design & production, and filmmaking. Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited program in library science, undergraduate music degree. Two or more years of music cataloging experience; working knowledge of AACR2rev, LCSH, LC classification, and MARC tagging; experience with a bibliographic utility, preferably OCLC; familiarity with automated cataloging systems, preferably III; reading knowledge of foreign languages (German, French, Italian). Strong organizational skills, problem-solving ability; oral and written communication skills, and ability to work well with people. Reference and supervisory experience desirable. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Application Deadline: July 11, 1997. Application: Send cover letter, rsum, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Leslie Kamtman, Music Librarian, Semans Library, North Carolina School of the Arts, 200 Waughtown Street, P.O. Box 12189, Winston-Salem, NC 27117-2189. OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE, Los Angeles, California is looking for a Slide and Music Curator / Librarian. Description: Occidental College is seeking a full-time slide and music curator/librarian. The curator or librarian is responsible for the continued development and management of the collections of slides in the Department of Art History and Visual Arts and musical media (recordings, scores, and the like) in the Music Library; for the supervision of student workers in both departments; and for maintaining and expanding the computerized database of slides and the electronic catalogue of music materials. Anticipated projects include the conversion of images to digital archival formats and provision for electronic access within the campus. In addition we expect the curator/librarian, in collaboration with faculty, the library, and the computer center to play an active role in the development, acquisition, and management of electronic and other media campus-wide. Occidental College, a nationally recognized liberal arts institution founded in 1887, is a unique community of diverse people committed to excellence in higher education and offers employees a wide range of outstanding benefits: Strategic, centrally located campus in Eagle Rock section of Los Angeles, a major metropolitan city. Just miles away from the ocean or the mountains. Close to a large variety of theaters, museums, libraries, and other cultural opportunities. Beautiful, park like campus setting. Short commute to Pasadena, Glendale, downtown Los Angeles. Close to freeways. Free parking on campus. Qualifications: A graduate degree or equivalent in art history, music history, other arts-related field, or MLS from an ALA accredited program, is required, as is solid grounding in the history of art and/or music. Working familiarity with computer database systems for visual resources and cataloguing conventions for music materials, as well as experience with image digitization, slide and music library and archive curatorship, preparation of slides and music materials for classroom use, and training of student employees, are preferred. Reading knowledge of at least one of the following foreign languages is desired: Chinese, French, German, Italian, and Japanese. Salary & Benefits: Starting salary is $32,000 per year; generous benefits, including liberal paid time off, TIAA- CREF retirement plan, health/dental/life group insurance plans, tuition benefits, dependent care plan, and on-campus Children's Center. Application Deadline: Application deadline June 15, 1997. Position to begin as soon as possible after July 1, 1997. Application: Send letter of application and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to Prof. Louise Yuhas, Department of Art History and Visual Art, Occidental College, 1600 Campus Road, Los Angeles, CA 90041. Email yuhas@oxy.edu. Occidental College is An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or disability. TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, Commerce, Texas is looking for Media Cataloger (temporary). Description: The Media Cataloger is primarily responsible for cataloging and classifying the music library collection of approximately 8500 sound recordings. The Media Cataloger may also catalog items housed in Instructional Media Services area. This is a collection of approximately 10,00 films, videos, spoken recordings and filmstrips. The position includes supervision of clerical and/or student workers in copy cataloging from OCLC (Online College Library Center) and preparation of original cataloging for input into OCLC and DRA (Data Research Associates) integrated library system. The librarian will also work with staff in assuring name and authority control of collections. Texas A & M University-Commerce is a senior public institution with an academic enrollment of approximately 8,000 students. The University is located in Commerce, Texas, 65 miles northeast of Dallas. Qualifications: Requirements: MLS from an ALA accredited program; knowledge of cataloging practices as applied to media; knowledge of LC classification system, accepted standards such as AACR2 and MARC, and library online systems. Preferred: media cataloging experience; academic preparation in music; experience with OCLC and DRA integrated library system; supervisory experience. Salary & Terms of Employment: $26,439 - 32,517; temporary, through 8/98, with possibility of extension; position contingent upon funding; projected starting date as soon as possible after closing date. Application Deadline: June 15, 1997. Application: Send letter of application addressing the above qualifications and experience, three letters of reference, transcripts (unofficial), and rsum to Carol Dodd, Chair, Media Cataloger Search Committee, James G. Gee Library, Commerce, TX 75429. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals from underrepresented racial, ethnic and gender groups are encouraged to apply. TURTLE BAY MUSIC SCHOOL, New York, New York is reopening its search for a Part-Time Music Librarian. Description: Community music school seeks volunteer librarian to reorganize and catalog our existing music lending library (over 10,000 manuscripts, books and recordings). Responsibilities may include: install new estate bequests; computerize catalog; coordinate work-study library aides for assistance with daily tasks; determine with Executive Director which items are possible for sale. Turtle Bay Music School, founded in 1925, will celebrate its 75th anniversary in the year 2000. The school provides on-site musical instruction to over 500 young people and adults each year, and reaches an additional 1,500 New Yorkers in its many outreach programs around the city. The school, chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York and a member of the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts, is actively seeking funding for its library and a salaried part-time librarian. Qualifications: The successful candidate must have an MLS degree (or be nearing the completion of same); preferably have knowledge of classical music; be able to work independently, and posses good interpersonal, organizational and research skills. Salary: Volunteer position - seeking funds for salaried part-time position. Preference in hiring will be given to volunteer in position when funds become available. Term of appointment: Calendar year 1997; possibly longer. Hours: minimum 10 - 20 hours per week (during business hours); some flexibility possible at the discretion of the Executive Director. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Application: Please send all resumes and letters of interest to: Turtle Bay Music School, 244 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022, Attention: Ms. Alberta Piccolino. Tel: (212) 753-8811. Fax: (212) 752-6228. UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is reopening its search for a Music Librarian. Description: This position reports to the Head, Serials/Non-books Unit of the Catalog Department. It is responsible for both cataloging and reference for music materials. Cataloging Responsibilities: Perform original and complex copy cataloging of music materials in all formats; establish name, series, and uniform titles authority records; assist with the formulation and review of policies and procedures in the catalog department; work with interns from the School of Library and Information Studies. Reference Responsibilities: Serve as selector for music materials for the collections and resource librarian for faculty and students of the School of Music; provide bibliographic instruction in support of the University's music programs; provide specialized music reference assistance to the academic community; maintain close, cooperative working relationships with humanities reference personnel. Environment: The University of Alabama Libraries hold membership in ARL, CRL, SOLINET, CNI and the Network of Alabama Academic Libraries. Visit the Libraries' Website. Qualifications: Required: MLS degree accredited by ALA. Undergraduate degree in music; familiarity with cataloging, preferably at a research library, using AACR2, LCSH, LCCS, and MARC; experience 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: professional cataloging experience; second master's degree in music highly desirable; experience working with faculty and students and 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. Salary & Benefits: 12-month tenure-track faculty position. Salary and rank determined by qualifications. Strong benefits. Substantial moving allowance may be available. Application Deadline: Applications received by May 31, 1997 are assured of receiving consideration. Application: Send letter of application, resume and names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to: Ms. Voni B. Wyatt, Personnel Officer, The University of Alabama, P.O. Box 870266, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487-0266. The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action. Late Notice (not in print edition) THE JUILLIARD SCHOOL, New York City, New York is looking for an Archivist/Librarian. Description: The Archivist/Librarian is responsible for the management and maintenance of The Juilliard School Archives. Reporting to the Head Librarian, the Archivist is responsible for cataloging of archival materials (using MARC format); processing of collections; preparation of finding aids; coordination of preservation activities; reference service; and, records management for the institution. The Archivist also assists the library staff with cataloging and retrospective conversion of books, and (depending upon qualifications) music manuscripts. Supervises one part- time student assistant. The Juilliard School Archives is the official repository for the administrative records and historical documents of The School. Formally established in 1990 with the assistance of major funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission, the Archives presently contains over 300 cubic feet of materials, including administrative papers; photographs; biographical files on former Juilliard School faculty and administrators; production books; and, several small collections of personal papers. Most of the existing collections have been fully cataloged and processed. Archival collections are cataloged onto the OCLC database and the School=FEs Innovative Interfaces catalog. The Archives also maintains a database of records management information for the School=FEs finance and personnel offices. The Juilliard School Library contains over 50,000 scores, 20,000 books, 20,000 sound recordings, and 500 videocassettes for use by current Juilliard School students and faculty members. Among the Library=FEs rare and special collections are the Ruth Dana Collection of First and Early Editions of Franz Liszt=FEs Piano Music; Leonard Raver=FEs Collection of Organ Music; the recently received Soulima Stravinsky collection; and, hundreds of rare printed editions, manuscript scores, and autograph letters. Qualifications: ALA-accredited M.L.S degree with substantial course work in archival management preferred. Candidates with an M.A. degree in Archival Management with appropriate library experience will not be excluded. Prior experience administering an archival collection. Thorough knowledge of archival principles; MARC bibliographic formats; conservation and preservation approaches; and, automated systems used in libraries and archives. The individual is also expected to have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated written and oral communication abilities. Music background preferred. Salary & Benefits: Please inquire concerning salary. Benefits: Excellent health benefits, TIAA-CREF, 15 days vacation, and extremely generous allotment of staff holidays. Application deadline: July 1, 1997. Application: Send resume, including names of three references to: Jane Gottlieb, Head Librarian, The Juilliard School, 60 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023-6588. Positions Previously Posted 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, teach bibliographic instruction; Music -- Supervise music library and six student workers; catalog music materials. Houghton College is a highly competitive liberal arts college associated with the Wesleyan Church. The Library has 225,000 volumes and is fully automated. Qualifications: Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent; experience with OCLC; computer literacy (especially using Internet for reference service and online database services). Salary & Terms of Employment: Salary: negotiable. Faculty status without rank; 10-month contract. 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 Positions Recently Filled Robert Freeborn, Music/AV Cataloging Librarian, Pennsylvania State University. From the Placement Officer 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 9705 JOBLIST (to get May 97 issue); 2) www at 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: June 20, 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