Music Librarian

The University of Alberta Libraries, with a long tradition of service excellence to the University and its communities, seek an innovative and service-oriented Music Librarian. The incumbent will be responsible for the successful operation of the Music Library including collections, services, and staffing. The incumbent also manages the Departmental performance collection housed in the Department of Fine Arts.

The University of Alberta Libraries comprise Canada's second largest research library, with a collection exceeding five million volumes. The Library has a unique relationship with the broader community through NEOS, a central Alberta consortium consisting of 18 government, hospital, college and university libraries and through The Alberta Library. The Library has a partnership with OCLC for cataloguing of materials. Visit our web-site at http://www.library.ualberta.ca/.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Libraries for Research & Special Collections Services, the Music Librarian will supervise two Library Assistants, with temporary or casual help as necessary. The current collection includes 27,000 music monographs, and 47,000 volumes of printed music, 420 print serial subscriptions, and over 55,000 recordings (LP, tape, CD) and videos/DVDs. The collection is primarily devoted to the European classical tradition but there are also special areas of interest including jazz, ethnomusicology, and contemporary opera.

An ALA accredited M.L.S. and a Bachelor of Music are required. Fluency in English is required and reading knowledge of two additional modern languages would be an asset. Candidates should also have:

• Minimum three years experience working in an academic music or performing arts library.
• Demonstrated management experience, including personnel management and planning and implementing services.
• Demonstrated teaching and library instruction experience as well as experience in reference and faculty liaison.
• Demonstrated collection development experience including music bibliography and acquisitions.
• Awareness of current issues and developments in music librarianship and information technology.
• Evidence of potential for scholarship and ongoing professional development.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with ability to shift priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, to work independently and as part of a team.

Closing date for applications is September 30, 2007.

To apply, please mail, fax, or e-mail your letter of application, résumé, an additional sample of your writing (published or unpublished), and the names and addresses of three referees.

Applications may be forwarded to:

Mail
Karen Adams
Director of Library Services and Information Resources
Cameron Library
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2J8

Email
karen.adams@ualberta.ca

Fax
(780) 492-8302

** Please ensure to reference Competition No. A10012785 when forwarding applications. **

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.

The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.