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Matt Jordan,
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UT Music Library
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1. Music Cataloger, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
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Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:54:18 -0400
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Subject: Music Cataloger, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
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.
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