Assistant Music Librarian
Reference No.:
60-MAR-0910
Application Deadline:
April 08, 2010
NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE ORCHESTRA (OTTAWA)
PINCHAS ZUKERMAN, MUSIC DIRECTOR,
JACK EVERLY, PRINCIPAL POPS CONDUCTOR
announces an opening effective August 30, 2010
49 WEEKS PER YEAR (weekly fee CAD$1,756.90)
The National Arts Centre Orchestra (Canada’s national orchestra located in Ottawa) requires an Assistant Librarian to support the work of the Principal Librarian.
The National Arts Centre Orchestra is an internationally acclaimed ensemble of 46 full-time musicians, which performs an annual season of concerts, opera, ballet, recordings, national and international tours. In addition to the standard repertoire, the NAC Orchestra performs a pops series and has an active programme of commissioning new works.
Assistant Music Librarian
· The ability to follow specific and detailed instructions;
· Thorough computer skills, including internet research ability;
· A familiarity with repertoire, publishers, editions and reference resources;
· The ability to work with a broad spectrum of personalities and to exhibit patience and understanding;
· The ability to maintain the strictest of confidence as needed.
Skill Requirements:
Multi-tasking skills and the ability to balance a sense of urgency and low priorities with a calm approach are essential. Knowledge of computer data base applications, as well as the Orchestral Planning and Administrative System (OPAS) programme is an asset.
Please note that preference will be given to Canadian citizens. Applications made by persons who are not Canadian citizens are accepted; however, if there are sufficient qualified applicants who are Canadian citizens, the selection will be confined to those applicants.
NAC Orchestra principal librarian Margo Hodgson and assistant librarian Greg Hodgson have announced their retirement as of the end of the 2009/2010 season.
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