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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.
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University of Tennessee
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