Assistant Head, Music Library

Northwestern University Library seeks an Assistant Head of the Music Library to manage and lead public services operations and to assist in overall administration.

Environment:
Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, is a major private university with an extensive library system. This includes the Northwestern University Library, three branch libraries on the Evanston Campus, and three libraries on the Chicago Campus. Northwestern University Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and participates in programs of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC). The holdings of the libraries total over 4 million volumes. See more information about the Library at: http://www.library.northwestern.edu. The Northwestern University Music Library is among the nation's largest music libraries and is distinguished internationally for its extensive holdings of printed music and archival materials documenting music composed since 1945. See more information about the Music Library at: http://www.library.northwestern.edu/music.

Under the general direction of the Head of the Music Library, the Assistant Head directly supervises 2 FTE staff and administers reference, circulation, reserve services, public computing, stacks organization, and other public services functions in the Music Library. As the primary music librarian for reference and bibliographic instruction, maintains 10-15 scheduled hours of reference service per week, provides classroom instruction as requested, develops instructional guides for the Music Library website, and engages with patron community to promote the Music Library's reference and instructional services. Participates in collection development, with responsibility for the selection of books, journals, and sound recordings. Assists researchers with manuscripts, archival collections, and other rare materials. Oversees the replacement of lost and deteriorated items. Serves as chief liaison to public services units of the University Library and represents the Music Library on relevant committees. Assists the Head of the Music Library in general management of the library. Engages in appropriate professional development, continuing education, service, and research activities. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree from an ALA accredited program in library science or the equivalent combination of education and relevant library experience. Bachelor's degree in music. Work experience in an academic library serving music users. Extensive knowledge of music history and literature. Expertise with print and electronic information sources. Aptitude for teaching and training. Reading knowledge of Western European languages.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful supervisory, training, and/or management experience. Advanced degree in music. Collection development experience. Familiarity with website design. Familiarity with music cataloging, acquisitions, and archival practices. Evidence of professional service or research activity. Expertise in twentieth-century and contemporary music.

Reviewof applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Send letter of application and resume, including names of
three references, to:

Peter J. Devlin
Personnel Librarian
Northwestern University Library
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston, Illinois 60208-2300

or

library-personnel@northwestern.edu.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. Employment eligibility verification required upon hire.