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Position Title: Outreach Librarian (06-122)
Institution: Berklee College of Music
General Information: The Stan Getz Media Center and Library were dedicated in 1998 to the memory of the great jazz saxophonist through a generous gift from the Herb Alpert Foundation. The Media Center and Library occupy two floors in the 150 Mass. Ave. building, at the heart of the Berklee community, and are open to all Berklee students, faculty, and staff, as well as alumni and ProArts Consortium members.
Responsibilities: Under the general direction of the Director of Library Services, the Outreach Librarian is responsible for the development and implementation of all outreach programs of the Stan Getz Library. Working with the Learning Resources leadership, the Outreach Librarian is primarily responsible for preparing instructional and promotional materials for outreach in online and print formats, including usability testing and user education programs. Additionally, the Outreach Librarian will be responsible for evaluating and analyzing usage and user trends in order to support future planning and development.
Qualifications / Requirements: Masters in Library Science degree from an American Library Association accredited institution. Undergraduate degree or relevant musical background is preferred. Three years professional library experience in an academic setting is preferred. Knowledge and understanding of information databases, indexes, and systems as they relate to an academic library setting. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a complex, changing environment, and to effectively plan, manage and complete projects. Strong interpersonal, organizational and multi-tasking skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Salary, Rank & Benefits: $45,284-$50,316/year
Deadline: 6/1/06
Application: Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to apply-hr@berklee.edu indicating only the job title and code in the subject line. No agency referrals accepted. For full application information, see the Application Procedures.