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NYPL Job Opening



Position Open:      Librarian II (or Librarian I on a training basis)

                    The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts/
                    Rogers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound

Hours:                   Monday - Friday
                    9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or 10:00 a.m. ? 6:00 p.m.
                    Evenings and Saturdays as required.
                    Schedule subject to change.

Salary:                  $34,055

General  Description:  Under the direction of the Chief Cataloger, catalogs
and  processes  archival  collections  of  non-commercial sound recordings.
Catalogs collections and/or individual items into the RLIN REC or AMC files
and enters bibliographic and preservation information into a local database
using   Advanced   Revelation   database   management   software.   Encodes
collections  in  EAD  so  that  digital finding aids can be produced on the
library's   homepage.   Supervises  one  data  entry/processing  assistant.
Advises   sound   preservation   staff   on   bibliographic   documentation
requirements.  Works with Research Libraries Information Systems Analyst to
maintain  and  further  develop  database.   Represents  division  on  NYPL
committees  dealing  with archival processing.  Assumes reference duties at
the  public  reference  desk,  by  telephone, E-Mail, regular mail and fax.
Performs related duties as required.

Eligibility  Requirements:  ALA  accredited  MLS  degree.  Undergraduate or
graduate degree in music or substantial relevant experience in music or the
performing  arts.   Two  years  of  professional  experience required to be
considered  at  the  Librarian  II  level.   Ability  to read bibliographic
citations  in at least two foreign languages, preferably a romance language
and  German.   Professional experience cataloging sound recordings or music
materials  into a bibliographic utility using the MARC format. Demonstrated
ability  to  deal  tactfully  and  effectively  with  staff and the public.
Experience  with  archival  processing and the RLIN database (Manuscripts -
AMC  file) preferred.  Working knowledge of SGML and EAD preferred.  Public
service and supervisory experience preferred.  Knowledge of sound recording
history and technology preferred.



                        The New York Public Library
                     Human Resources Department NB-RHA
                       188 Madison Avenue, 5th Floor
                      New York, New York   10016-4314
                           or email hrd@nypl.org

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