With apologies for cross posting

VACANCY

BRITISH LIBRARY COOPERATION AND PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME 

International Association of Music Libraries, Archives and Documentation
Centres (UK Branch)

CECILIA PROJECT MANAGER.  15 MONTH CONTRACT. SALARY APPROX stlg22Kp.a.

IAML(UK) is seeking a lively, self-motivated person to manage the Cecilia
project to build an online map of the UK's music resources.  If you are
looking for a fresh challenge, are familiar with the music information
sector and have an aptitude for ICT-based work, then this post may well be
of interest to you. 

BACKGROUND
Cecilia is a project funded by the British Library Co-operation and
Partnership Programme.  Music-related collections are a cross-sectoral and
cross-domain resource spanning libraries of all kinds, archives and
museums; broadcasting, publishing and recording institutions; places of
worship; performance and information centres, and many specialist
societies, trusts and organisations. 

At present, there is no overarching map of the national music landscape.
Cecilia will provide a collection level resource directory available via
the IAML(UK) website created using the Research Support Libraries Programme
(RSLP) collection level description schema. Such a collection-level "aerial
view" will promote the sheer scale and variety of this key cultural asset,
and support the needs of users - whether learners, performers, researchers
or those simply pursuing private passions - far more effectively.

The project will be managed by the International Association of Music
Libraries, United Kingdom Branch (IAML UK) established in 1953. It is the
professional association which represents the interests of over 260 music
libraries and library staff in all LIS sectors, specialist societies,
broadcasting, publishing and the performing arts.  Project partners are the
Music Libraries Trust and the RSLP-funded Ensemble project .

JOB DESCRIPTION
The overall aim of the project is to improve access to music-related
collections in the UK.  The project manager will be responsible for the
day-to-day management and development of the workpackages as set out in the
project description, and will report to a small steering group led by
IAML(UK).

MAIN TASKS
· To deliver "Cecilia" as set out in the project description in
consultation with IAML(UK), the Cecilia Steering Group, and with relevant
music institutions in the UK. 
· To gather relevant information and develop collection descriptions using
the RSLP tool (see http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/metadata.rslp/)
· To develop the elements and functions of the web-interface for Cecilia
· To work with the Cecilia technical consultant on technical attributes 
· To test a pilot version of the map at an early stage in the project using
information gathered to date. 
· To prepare and deliver an evaluation strategy for both pilot and final
product
· To manage the project budget in consultation with IAML(UK)
· To manage to work of the Project Assistant (to be appointed)
· To promote the work of the project and end-product 
· To report progress as required to the Steering Group and to the British
Library
· To prepare a final project report which includes options for
sustainability of Cecilia

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge, skills and abilities
· excellent communication skills, both oral and written
· knowledge of the operation and management of the broad music information
sector
· knowledge of resource-description standards including metadata
· demonstrable problem-solving skills
· ability to work to deadlines and to remain calm under pressure

Experience
· working within the music information sector
· using IT applications including databases, spreadsheets and
word-processing packages
· using the Internet and e-mail
· using HTML or web-authoring tools

Special requirements
· Ability to work unsupervised
· Willingness to travel within the UK

OTHER DETAILS
· Salary is in the region of £22,000
· The post will be a fixed-term contract or secondment from July 2001 to
October 2002 
· Those wishing to apply on a secondment basis MUST have the prior
agreement of their current employer who would be re-imbursed by IAML(UK) at
the agreed salary rate. 
· Interviews will be held on either June 12th or June 13th in London 

HOW TO APPLY
There is no application form.  Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae
setting out relevant experience and knowledge, stating why they would like
the post to:

Susi Woodhouse, President IAML(UK), 47 Berriedale Avenue, Hove, East
Sussex, BN3 4JG.  
Or by e-mail  to [log in to unmask]

CLOSING DATE IS WEDNESDAY 6 JUNE 2001

FURTHER INFORMATION
If you would like further information, please contact Susi Woodhouse at the
above e-mail or telephone 01273 721083


Susi Woodhouse
President IAML(UK)
47 Berriedale Avenue, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 4JG