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OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES POSITION VACANCY Librarian Archivist for Music Collections: This grant funded position is responsible for management of the permanent and online archival collections in the Diehn Composers Room of the University Libraries, for working with collection donors, music faculty, composers and others, for developing and maintaining an effective public relations and research service for the DCR, and for developing effective data reporting. The Librarian Archivist also serves on cross-department and library-wide teams as appropriate including the Preservation Team. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA- accredited MLS by time of appointment; demonstrated knowledge of music; three years experience in archival work, including arranging and describing collections; knowledge of archival and records management practices /procedures, including archival description functions; demonstrated organizational, interpersonal planning , project management and oral and written communication skills; capacity for and commitment to continued learning and development of skills, demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment; strong customer service ethic; advanced computer applications skills. Preferred: Experience working in a library; advanced degree in a humanities discipline; experience in exhibit design and installation; experience with: event and program planning and implementation, preservation/conservation work, donor relations and cultivation; familiarity with multimedia collections; knowledge of intellectual property in the music business. SALARY AND BENEFITS: $50,000. Excellent benefits package Old Dominion Old Dominion University is a state-supported institution with enrollment of 21,000, a leader in distance learning, and a Carnegie Extensive Doctoral/Research University. The campus is located in the historic port city of Norfolk, VA. Position announcement and description are available at http://www.lib.odu.edu/libinfo/jobs. For campus information, check http://www.odu.edu. Screening of applicants will begin November 5, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. CONTACT: Send a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references to: Elizabeth Hogue, Chair, Search Committee for Librarian Archivist for Music Collections, Perry Library, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529-0256 [log in to unmask] (757) 683-4131 Old Dominion University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. ____________ Joel Southern Communications Specialist School of Information Sciences College of Communication and Information University of Tennessee 1345 Circle Park Drive, Suite 451 Knoxville, TN 37996-0341 ____________ (865) 974-6727 jsouthern at utk dot edu www.sis.utk.edu <http://www.sis.utk.edu>