North Country Reference and Research Resources Council 7 Commerce Lane Canton, NY 13617 (315) 386-4569

November 1999

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Position Open For Music Librarian SUNY Potsdam is seeking a creative, dynamic librarian to oversee and advance the Julia E. Crane Music Library. Responsibilities: The Music Librarian supports the undergraduate and expanding graduate programs of SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music, as well as students and faculty from the Schools of Arts & Sciences and Teacher Education. Reporting to the Director of the College Libraries, this position manages the Crane Music Library facility and its services; provides reference service to Crane Music Library patrons (some evening and weekend hours required); performs collection development duties; teaches bibliographic instruction classes; serves as liaison to the Crane School of Music faculty; participates in the College Libraries' Council and its subcommittees, advocating for the music branch library. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited Master of Library Science degree (or foreign equivalent); undergraduate degree in music (musicology, theory, education, or performance); minimum five years professional experience in a music library, including reference and collection development; effective oral and written communication; strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Preferred: Graduate degree in music strongly preferred; familiarity with current developments and trends in information and audio technologies and their impacts on music education and library services; experience working with an online catalog in a music library setting; record of professional activity in regional and national professional organizations; record of scholarly activity (will be required for tenure). Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Deadline: Primary consideration will be given to applications received before January 14, 2000. Anticipated start date: July 1, 2000. Application: Submit letter of application, current resume, and names/addresses/phone numbers of three professional references to: Amy Witzel Search Committee Chair F.W. Crumb Library, SUNY Potsdam Potsdam, NY 13676.