Music and Media Reference Librarian

The Howard-Tilton Memorial Library seeks a creative, dynamic librarian to serve as the Music and Media specialist within the Reference Services department.  This librarian plays a key role in the library’s efforts  to  rebuild its world-class music collections, which were heavily damaged by Hurricane Katrina. 

ENVIRONMENT:  
Tulane University is an AAU/Carnegie Research I institution with its main campus located in picturesque uptown New Orleans. The Howard-Tilton Memorial Library is the university's main library, which is an ARL research collection supporting programs in the humanities, social sciences, and the sciences.  Recently, the library has been reorganizing, building its collections, and developing an architectural plan for expanded library facilities.  During this period of dynamic change, the library seeks to build its professional staff by recruiting talented, energetic librarians interested in participating in the recovery of Tulane and New Orleans. (See: http://library.tulane.edu).

The Music and Media Reference Librarian is a creative professional who participates in recovery tasks, including the reintegration of restored music materials into our collections and the replacement of items unable to be restored.  The librarian develops new music and media collections in both digital and print formats; acts as bibliographer and liaison to the Music Department; and works closely with a full-time Media Specialist who oversees the day-to-day running of the library’s Music & Media facility. He or she develops a dynamic vision for the library’s music and media collections, following national trends, current research, and the latest practices in the field.   Reporting to the Director of Public Services, the Music and Media Reference Librarian shares reference duties with other librarians at a central Reference and Information Desk including some evening and weekend duty; and participates in the library’s instruction program. 

ALA accredited MLS; degree or significant background in music; knowledge of music literature as evidenced by course work or experience; 2 or more years experience in reference and instruction in an academic library; knowledge of trends in music and media librarianship including emerging digital audio formats; familiarity with copyright, licensing and preservation issues; potential for leadership in a collaborative setting; effective communication and teaching skills; enthusiasm for an innovative and changing environment.   

Advanced degree in music or musicology; collection development experience; demonstrated skill in library instruction.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Librarians are academic appointees. Librarians do not have tenure or faculty rank, but in other respects receive the benefits of faculty members.

To apply, qualified candidates send a letter of application, c.v., and contact information for three professional references via email to Andrea Bacino, abacino@tulane.edu or mail to:

Andrea Bacino
Tulane University
Howard-Tilton Memorial Library
7001 Freret St. 2nd floor
New Orleans LA 70118

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