VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
ANNE POTTER WILSON MUSIC LIBRARY

MUSIC CATALOGER (available January 1, 2009)

DESCRIPTION: Vanderbilt University is seeking a creative and client-centered
Music Cataloger. Reporting to the Director of the Anne Potter Wilson Music
Library, the Music Cataloger will perform cataloging, subject analysis,
classification and authority work for all materials (monographs, scores,
recordings, serials, digitized archival materials, and electronic
resources). The Music Cataloger will work closely with other technical
services staff in the Heard library system and will participate in
system-wide committees and working groups. This position contributes to the
organization and management of digital initiatives such as the Global Music
Archive and has responsibility for developing the music library's Web site.
Other responsibilities include music reference service and exploring new
technologies to enhance library services. This position is expected to be
active in contributing to professional organizations such as the Music
Library Association and the Music OCLC Users Group.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: A Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program;
undergraduate degree in music; knowledge of AACR2, LCSH, music cataloging
decisions, LC classification, and MARC formats for music; experience using
OCLC or other bibliographic utility for cataloging; bibliographic knowledge
of one European language; strong communication and interpersonal skills;
ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative in response to change.
Preferred: One year of experience in cataloging in an academic or music
environment; reading knowledge of German or Spanish; knowledge or
demonstrated interest in current trends and development in metadata
standards; familiarity with national cooperative cataloging efforts, such as
NACO; familiarity with non-MARC metadata standards; experience with
management and organization of digital library collections; web development
skills.

ENVIRONMENT: Vanderbilt University consists of ten schools and colleges with
an enrollment of over 11,000. The university is served by The Jean and
Alexander Heard Library, which has a collection of over 3 million volumes
and a staff of 210. The Library is a member of the ARL, CRL and SOLINET,
participates in the Program for Cooperative Cataloging, and contributes to
BIBCO, CONSER, NACO and SACO. The Anne Potter Wilson Music Library is
located in the 136,000 sq. ft. Blair School of Music and has a staff of 5
(including 2 other music librarians). The Blair School has an undergraduate
enrollment of 200 music majors and extensive pre-college music program. The
Music Library supports the research and curriculum needs of the Blair
School, as well as providing access to musical knowledge and materials for
the wider Vanderbilt community. Resources include over 40,000 books and
scores, 22,000 recordings, 170 current journal subscriptions and numerous
electronic resources. For more information on the Anne Potter Wilson Music
Library or the Blair School of Music consult the web pages at
www.library.vanderbilt.edu/music and www.vanderbilt.edu/blair/. Vanderbilt
University is located in Nashville, Tennessee, a major business and
education center in the mid-South with a population of over one million in
the metropolitan area.

COMPENSATION: Salary negotiable depending on experience ($41,000 minimum).
Benefits are those applicable to exempt employees of Vanderbilt University,
including health care insurance; retirement plan options; a tuition discount
program; and paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

APPLICATIONS: Review of applications will begin no later than October 31,
2008, and continue until the position is filled. Qualified individuals
should complete the Vanderbilt University application form at
www.vanderbilt.jobs. Refer to requisition number RMB68164.

Vanderbilt University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and
affirmative action.