MUSIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION -- PLACEMENT SERVICE JOB LIST 1996-97, No . 11: July 1997 CENTER FOR BEETHOVEN STUDIES, SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY, San Jose, California is looking for a Research Assistant, Beethoven Bibliography Database. Description: Position summary: The Research Assistant serves as the principal subject indexer for the Beethoven Bibliography database at the Center for Beethoven Studies. Perform assigned duties and maintain quotas established by the project while adhering to the project's standards of quality. Essential job functions: Analyze significant subject content of books and other literature on Ludwig van Beethoven in English and other languages. Use indexes, tables of contents, abstracts, and the texts themselves to determine major and minor subject headings. Consult Library of Congress Subject Headings and other online and printed lists to determine authorized forms of headings. Formulate new terms to be added to the Beethoven Bibliography Project Thesaurus. Translate portions of texts from German and/or French into English; write summaries or abstracts of other foreign language material. Other duties may include: online data input; preparation of data for statistical reports; basic research using music reference sources. Qualifications: Knowledge, skills and abilities: Knowledge of music history and literature, with emphasis on the Classical or Romantic periods preferred. Knowledge of research in Beethoven studies preferred. Advanced reading knowledge of German and/or French highly desirable. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others and to work effectively under the pressure of deadlines. Education and experience: Bachelor's degree in music required. Advanced degree (M.A. or Ph.D. in musicology highly desirable. Master's degree in library science and indexing experience may be substituted for advanced degree in and indexing experience may be substituted for advanced degree in musicology. Experience as a Beethoven researcher, music research assistant, or translator highly desirable. Knowledge of languages other than English, French, or German also desirable. Salary & Benefits: Salary: $1,062 per month plus benefits. Appointment: 10-month position (September 1997 - June 1998) with possibility of extension 50% time (20 hours/week). Available September 1, 1997. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Interviews begin July 14, 1997. Application: Application forms and information may be obtained from the San Jose State University Foundation Human Resources Department. Resumes are welcomed but must be accompanied by the SJSU Foundation application. Applicants will be required to perform an English language comprehension and indexing exercise to be returned with their application. THIS IS AN ABBREVIATED JOB ANNOUNCEMENT. PLEASE REQUEST THE FULL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE SJSU FOUNDATION: SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION HUMAN RESOURCES - RESEARCH ASSISTANT, PO BOX 720130, SAN JOSE, CA 95172-0130. (408) 924-1460. The San Jose State University Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. THE KURT WEILL FOUNDATION FOR MUSIC, New York City, New York is looking for an Editor/Researcher. Description: The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music seeks an Editor/Researcher to assist in the compilation and production of centenary publications for Lotte Lenya and Kurt Weill in various media: research and organize material for several documentary books and exhibitions, enter texts and images into databases and page-layout programs, liaise with publishers, handle routine contractual matters and permission requests, coordinate and monitor production and promotion, edit and conceptualize publications. The Kurt Weill Foundation has a full-time staff of seven and is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Qualifications: The position requires computer literacy, fluency in German and English (French a plus), musical knowledge and background, outstanding writing and editing skills (including line editing, indexing, proofreading, source documentation), and graduate-level research and bibliographic expertise. While previous acquaintance with Weill's music and relevant scholarship is desirable, intellectual acuity and the ability to work efficiently and independently are indispensable. Salary & Benefits: The Board of Trustees has authorized the position for a period of at least three years, with full array of benefits and competitive salary, depending upon experience and skills. Application Deadline: Start ASAP, review of applications begins 15 July. Application: Send letter of application, resume, and three letters of reference to Kim H. Kowalke, Kurt Weill Foundation, 7 East 20th St., New York, NY 10003; fax: (212) 353 9663. Information about the Kurt Weill Foundation is available at http://www.kwf.org or in the Kurt Weill Newsletter. UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, Albany, New York is looking for a Music Librarian / Instructional Support Associate. Description: Brief Description of Duties: Maintenance, acquisition, processing and supervision of Music Department Library's scores, sound recordings, music reference books, periodicals, listening equipment, computers and other media essential to the support and needs of the educational program of the Music Department. Qualifications: Knowledge of the literature and materials of music, and supervisory ability. Familiarity with CD-ROM, Internet and on-line applications. Experience working with various music software packages. Master of Library Science degree preferred. Salary & Benefits: Part - Time Position (0.625). Ten month appointment. Twenty five hours per week. Social Security coverage. Health Insurance. Sick leave and annual leave. Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin August 1, 1997. Application: Apply to Max Lifchitz, Chair, Music Department (PAC 310), University at Albany, State University of New York, 1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12222. The application package should include professional resume, three letters of recommendation, other relevant materials. THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. APPLICATIONS FROM WOMEN, MINORITY PERSONS, HANDICAPPED PERSONS, SPECIAL DISABLED AND VIETNAM ERA VETERANS ARE ESPECIALLY WELCOME. THE UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is reopening its search for an Information Services Librarian (Music emphasis). Description: The University of Victoria Libraries are seeking a dynamic librarian to provide leadership in the Music, Audio, & Film Centre and to provide reference, instruction, liaison, and collection development (print and electronic materials) in music. The position, while emphasizing music librarianship, is designed to interest candidates with a desire to work in a variety of areas. The person filling this position will be a strong member of the Libraries professional team and a highly motivated self-starter who can work well with colleagues in a challenging and changing environment. Reporting to the Head, Reference Services and the Head, Collections & Preservation Services, the Information Services Librarian will provide general reference service at the Main Reference Desk; in-depth reference and consultation in Music; library instructional programs for music students and effective liaison with faculty and others regarding reference, instruction and collection development. The Librarian will manage the Music, Audio & Film Centre and select materials for the Centre utilizing English and modern Western European language selection sources. Additional areas of subject responsibility will be assigned at a later date. Qualifications: An MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution, or equivalent, and a degree in music; strong interpersonal, supervisory, and communication skills; ability to work in an environment characterized by participatory management; experience with library instruction and collection development; and a high level of competence with electronic information sources. Salary & Benefits: Position will be filled at a Librarian II ($40,000-$50,700) or Librarian III ($45,250-$61,900) level commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Deadline: August 29, 1997. Application: Please submit a resume and names of three references by August 29, 1997 to: Marnie Swanson, University Librarian, McPherson Library, University of Victoria, P.O. Box 1800 Victoria, B.C. V8W 3H5. Telephone: 250/721-8211; Fax: 520/721- 8215. The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and aboriginal persons. UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN -- MILWAUKEE, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is looking for a Head of Music and Sound Recording Collections. Description: Under the direction of the Assistant Library Director, Public Services, the Head of the Music and Sound Recording Collections supervises the collection of over 32,786 sound recordings and 43,000 monographs and scores. Develops and implements policies and procedures for the collection; evaluates, weeds, and maintains the collection to support the instructional and research needs of UWM. Directs collection development activities in the music area overseeing music approval plans and working with faculty and staff to identify and locate material for acquisition; catalogs scores and recordings, and assists in the cataloging of other music materials as needed. Provides reference and research assistance and library instruction for faculty and students using sound recordings and music; serves as the liaison to Music Department faculty and students. Supervises one staff member and student assistants. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is a major metropolitan doctoral university serving over 23,000 students. The campus is located on Milwaukee's tree-shaded residential east side bordering Lake Michigan. The Golda Meir Library is a modern, centralized library housing over 4.6 million bibliographical items including the 1 million item American Geographical Society Collection. The materials budget exceeds $2.5 million/year. UWM is a Carnegie Research II University. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited MLS. Bachelors in music or musicology. Minimum 3 years of library experience. Knowledge of music of all periods and of new developments in the field. Experience with automated systems and library information technology. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Commitment to public services. Ability to work effectively with faculty, students and colleagues. Preferred: Additional graduate degree in music or musicology. Additional relevant music experience. Supervisory experience. Salary & Benefits: Appointment as Academic Librarian (minimum $31,866) depending upon qualifications and experience. This position is a 12-month academic staff probationary appointment leading to indefinite appointment. Generous vacation and fringe benefits. Application Deadline: All applications must be postmarked no later than July 15, 1997. Application: Full position description is available. Send letter of application and statement of qualifications, resume, transcripts, and name/address/telephone number of three references, to Elese Colvin, Personnel Librarian, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Golda Meir Library, P.O. Box 604, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0604. THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND ACTIVELY SOLICITS APPLICATIONS FROM QUALIFIED WOMEN AND MINORITY CANDIDATES. Positions Previously Posted DEPAUW UNIVERSITY, Greencastle, Indiana is looking for a Music Librarian. Description: DePauw University is seeking an experienced and innovative music librarian to develop and manage undergraduate music library services and collections. Reports to the Director of the Libraries. In consultation with the music faculty, establish goals and priorities for the music library and coordinate collection development; provide reference services and library instruction; assist the cataloging department with cataloging and processing of music materials; develop a strong liaison with music teaching faculty and library staff; supervise part-time staff and student workers; and serve as part of the DePauw library system administrative team. DePauw University, founded in 1837, is a selective, undergraduate national liberal arts college of 2,100 students with a separate school of music. It is in Greencastle, Indiana, a town of 10,000 people and within an hour's drive of Indianapolis, Terre Haute, and Bloomington. Learn more about DePauw University by visiting its home page at http://www.depauw.edu/ Qualifications: REQUIREMENTS: MLS from an ALA-accredited program; bachelor's (master's degree preferred); three years' experience in an academic music library; a knowledge of AACR2 and OCLC cataloging procedures for music materials; familiarity with current information technology; a knowledge of foreign languages; excellent communication skills; cognizant of conservation/preservation needs of music materials; supervisory experience and organizational skills. Salary & Benefits: Salary: $30,000 minimum. This is a full-time, 12 month non-tenured faculty position with normal fringe benefits. Position available July 1, 1997. Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Application: Send letter of application, resume and names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to: Dr. Kathy Davis, Director of Libraries, Roy O. West Library, DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana 46135. EO/AA Employer. 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's Innovative Interfaces catalog. The Archives also maintains a database of records management information for the School's 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's rare and special collections are the Ruth Dana Collection of First and Early Editions of Franz Liszt's Piano Music; Leonard Raver's 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. 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, resume, 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. 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. From: the Placement Officer The purpose of the Placement Service is to assist music librarians who seek initial or new employment in positions requiring both music and library expertise. To this end, the Placement Service publishes a monthly Job List of positions currently available. Positions not requiring an MLS are also included when identified. In addition to the print version, the Job List is also available via 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 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: July 28, 1997. 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 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