Reports to:   Director, Hamon Arts Library        
Position number:   052975  
Job code:   364

Summary of Duties: 
           
The Music and Media Librarian works with other members of Hamon Arts Library to provide specialized user services in the fine and performing arts. Selects and interprets the Hamon Arts Library’s music collection in all formats. Serves as a liaison to the faculty and students in the Division of Music, providing reference, library instruction and management of the electronic and print music reference collection. Works closely with faculty and students in all of the arts.  Supervises daily operations of the Audio/Visual Center, including training and supervision of student assistants, maintenance of course reserves, and digitization projects as needs arise.
           
In addition to core management and service responsibilities, all Central University Library staff participate in work teams which cross service boundaries.  All staff must be prepared to adapt to flexible organizational patterns and changing environments.  Position duties and responsibilities will change as the libraries respond to new priorities and user’s research needs.  The Libraries will adopt new directions and information technology as appropriate, update policies and procedures as necessary, and periodically reevaluate collections, access, services, operations, and programs.  Each librarian is expected to develop a record of progressively more substantive professional activities.

Specific Duties:

• Collection development and management in music; serves as a liaison to the Music Division in the Meadows School of the Arts
• Reference services, including in person and online reference assistance, primarily in the arts
• User education in music, including preparing and updating subject research guides and providing individual and classroom-based instruction
• Supervision of the Audio/Visual Center, including training and supervising student assistants, maintaining physical and electronic course reserves, overseeing circulation policies and practices, and managing digitization projects
• Collaboration with other Hamon Library staff members to promote and provide specialized library services

Education: MLS from an ALA accredited institution; knowledge of music and media technology essential; degree in music strongly preferred, master’s degree highly desirable.

Experience: Experience in an academic library preferred; supervisory experience preferred.

Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work effectively with faculty and students; familiarity with library research databases and computer software; familiarity with copyright law and licensing issues as they pertain to sound recordings; demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly.

Pay grade:   19

Appointment will be at the rank of Librarian I or II, depending upon qualifications and experience.

SMU offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plan with immediate vesting and tuition benefits for employees and their families. 

To apply for this position, please go to:
http://www.smu.edu/employment/.

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