Music Library Association Job Archives – 2011 JANUARY Librarian (Cataloger) Library of Congress Music Librarian University of Hong Kong Special Assistant Library of Congress Ensemble Library Intern Interlochen, Center for the Arts Music Reference Intern Interlochen, Center for the Arts Orchestra Librarian (seasonal, part-time) Peninsula Music Festival FEBRUARY Director of the Hamon Arts Library Southern Methodist University Chief Librarian Royal College of Music Liaison Librarian for Media Arts and Design Drexel University Music Librarian Westminster Choir College Music Librarian Westminster Choir College Digital Archivist Rutgers University Music Librarian Sarah Lawrence College Junior Fellows Summer Intern(s) Library of Congress Orchestra Librarian Aspen Music Festival and School Head of Music Cataloging, William and Gayle Cook Music Indiana University Bloomington Libraries Library; Assistant Librarian/Associate Librarian Librarian (Cataloger) Library of Congress MARCH Performance Library Student Sarasota Music Festival Music Librarian (Half-time) Davidson College Seasonal Library Clerk Banff Centre Ensemble Library Intern Interlochen, Center for the Arts Music Lab/Library Instructor Pasadena City College Sound Archivist Syracuse University APRIL Administrative Librarian Visible Music College Editor, Grove Music/Oxford Music Online Oxford University Press, Inc. Music Library Assistant Manager University of Southern California Music and Education Liaison Librarian (Librarian I or II) University of Saskatchewan Public Services Librarian Boston Conservatory Head of Archival and Collection Services Rutgers University Curator of the Harvard Theatre Collection Harvard University Music and Government Documents Librarian Auburn University MAY Assistant Professor / Content Development Librarian Kansas State University Associate Professor/Professor – Director Syracuse University Visiting Music Library Consultant Mahidol University Library Technician Colburn School JUNE JULY Library Supervisor 1 University of Washington Ensemble Librarian The Juilliard School Cataloging Assistant Westminster Choir College Multimedia Services & Music Librarian Illinois State University Director of the Hamon Arts Library Southern Methodist University Performing Arts Librarian Brown University AUGUST Music Librarian “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band Part-time Cataloging Assistant (Library Assistant 3) Center for Popular Music Digital Collections Librarian Country Music Hall of Fame SEPTEMBER Non-Print Catalog Librarian, Librarian I Michigan State University Humanities Librarian Grinnell College Music Librarian Belmont University Liaison Librarian Banff Centre Digital Program Librarian Loyola Marymount University Editor Assistant II University of California Santa Barbara Editorial Assistant University of California Santa Barbara OCTOBER Publicity & Outreach Officer Music Library Association Technical Library Assistant Rowan University Editor, MLA Index and Bibliography Series Music Library Association Music Librarian for Special Collections University of North Texas NOVEMBER Music Reference Intern Interlochen, Center for the Arts Ensemble Library Intern Interlochen, Center for the Arts Music Librarian Davidson College Performing Arts Librarian University of California Santa Barbara Director, Institute of Jazz Studies, John Cotton Dana Rutgers University Library DECEMBER Multimedia Librarian Youngstown State University Archivist Pacifica Foundation Department Head, Full-time Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Music Cataloger University of South Carolina MLA Job Archives – 2011 | p.2 Position Title Librarian (Cataloger) Institution Library of Congress Location Culpeper, Virginia General The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution and the world's Information largest library, with more than 140 million items in its physical collections (including books, manuscripts, prints, photos, film, video, and sound recordings) and more than 19 million items online at its award-winning Web site. Located on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., the Library is also the home of the U.S. Copyright Office, the Congressional Research Service, and the Law Library of Congress and is leading the worldwide effort to preserve digital material through the National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program. The Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division is responsible for the acquisition, processing, preservation, duplication and reference servicing of the audio and motion picture film collections of the Library. These collections consist of motion pictures, magnetic tape (audio and video); disc, wire, cylinder recordings; and associated catalogs, indices, scripts, contracts, agreements and logs pertaining to or describing the collections. The Division maintains fully equipped laboratories to handle the recording, preservation and duplication of these materials. This position is located in the Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division at the Packard Campus in Culpeper, VA. The position description numbers for these positions are 12756, 12757, and 12758. The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule. This is a non- supervisory, bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses are not authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. Position Performs original and copy cataloging of published and unpublished sound recordings Details and related materials on various levels in machine-readable cataloging format where the bibliographic characteristics of the material are relatively easy to determine and cataloging decisions are made within established standards. Upgrades preliminary records created by technicians or converted from external databases to full MARC cataloging records. Assigning subject headings to material can be done relatively easily by comparing the content with a standard list of terms. Solves common issues/problems reported by catalogers promptly and independently, involving the supervisor on only the more complex issues/ problems. Analyses and organizes standard subject data related to sound recordings to determine its relationship or relevance to the item in hand. Information is gathered, evaluated, and organized using standard rules, guidelines, sources and established methods and MLA Job Archives – 2011 | p.3 practices. May participate in formulating plans for modifications and enhancements in work practices and methods. Works with others to implement prepared training courses and materials. Works with others to develop, coordinate, and/or conduct training programs involving computer cataloging and inventorying of sound recordings. Prepares instructional guides, information packets, and other resource materials. Supplies training to Library technicians, temporary staff, and interns in the unit as assigned. Researches training needs as new functions are added and changes in current procedures take place. Qualifications Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. Knowledge of cataloging rules, procedures and practices. ** Knowledge of recorded sound history and formats. ** Ability to research, analyze and evaluate data. Ability to communicate in writing. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. No additional requirements to those listed above. Salary and The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, Benefits D.C., Metropolitan area. Salary and Benefits Salary range: $51,630.00 - $97,333.00 /year Benefits: Please visit our website at www.loc.gov/hr/employment/index.php and click Federal Benefits. Deadline 02/11/2011 Application The Library of Congress evaluates applicants through an applicant questionnaire and a structured interview. Applicants may also be screened for some jobs through licensing, certification, and/or education requirements, a narrative/application review, and/or a preliminary telephone interview. The knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that are marked with a double asterisk (**) in the vacancy announcement and the applicant questionnaire are considered the most critical for a position. To be considered for final selection, applicants must demonstrate fully acceptable experience in these designated KSAs in the narrative/application review, preliminary telephone and/or full structured interview. The various assessment tools listed above are designed to verify or explore applicants' experience, knowledge, and training directly related to the job in order to identify the best qualified applicants for selection. For the full job listing and information on how to apply, see: http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=96106952&JobTitle=Librarian+(Cataloge r)&q=Library+of+Congress&where=culpeper,+va&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=N&FedPu b=Y&x=49&y=11&AVSDM=2011-01-25+11:36:00 MLA Job Archives – 2011 | p.4 Position Title Music Librarian Institution University of Hong Kong Location Hong Kong General Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong is committed to the highest international Information standards of excellence in teaching and research, and has been at the international forefront of academic scholarship for many years. Ranked 24th among the top 200 universities in the world by the UK’s Times Higher Education, the University has a comprehensive