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Greetings,

Below is a position announcement I was asked to post to the list. Please
note the MTSU Employment Office address at the end of the listing is
where applications should be sent.

Thanks,
Lucinda Cockrell


COORDINATOR OF RESEARCH COLLECTIONS,
CENTER FOR POPULAR MUSIC
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
(POS #006030)

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Serve as principal librarian for the Center and
manage all aspects of the Center's library and archives under the
supervision of and in consultation with, the director of the Center.
The large and rapidly growing collection spans a broad range of
materials relating to the history of American popular music, and is
recognized as one of the leading popular music collections in the
country.  It currently includes over 135,000 sound recordings, 63,000
pieces of sheet music, 16,000 books and scores (including over 7,000
rare books), and 500 periodical runs, as well as photographs, vertical
file materials, posters, manuscripts, and ephemera.

Specific duties include development and implementation of physical and
intellectual access systems; providing reference service and supervising
reference work, coordinating and supervising a full-time archivist, two
part-time library assistants, one GRA and student assistants; working
cooperatively with full-time audio specialist in providing access to
published and unpublished sound recordings; assisting the director with
gifts and special purchases; assisting the director with collection
development; other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Master of Library Science or related degree from an
ALA-accredited program is required.  Candidates with advanced degree in
history, music, folklore, popular culture, ethnomusicology or related
discipline with exceptional proven background in library or archival
work will be considered.  Five years of professional experience in
library work, including supervisory duties, are required.

Additional qualifications: evidence of strong knowledge of American
music and of a disparate range of music research materials; ability to
communicate effectively orally and in writing and to work well with
others in an active research center; experience in cataloging and
providing reference service; strong knowledge of personal computers and
software, including network administration.  Preference will be given to
candidates with one or more of the following:  knowledge of website
design and site management; strong preservation skills; experience
dealing with sound recordings, sheet music, rare books, iconographic
items, and ephemera; a record of research and publication in American
music.

SALARY RANGE:  Commensurate with experience

FILING PROCEDURE:  Interested applicants for the position should
submit:  (1) a cover letter indicating interest in the position (please
specify the position number); (2) full vita; (3) three letters of
recommendation; (4) transcripts; and (5) an MTSU Application for
Employment Form (available by calling 615-898-2928).  Official
transcripts will be required of those candidates selected for an
interview.

FILING DEADLINE:  Review of applications will begin June 13, 2002 and
continue until the position is filled.

If you are interested in applying for the above-listed position, submit
application materials to the MTSU Employment Office, Cope Administration
Building 215, Murfreesboro, TN 37132.  Phone: 615-898-2928.

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Lucinda Cockrell, Archivist
Center for Popular Music
Middle Tennessee State University
Box 41
Murfreesboro, TN  37132
USA
615-898-2449 / FAX: 615-898-5829
http://popmusic.mtsu.edu

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