Head, Allen Memorial Library

Assumes responsibility for the overall administration of the Allen Memorial Library. Provides leadership and direction to all Allen Library departments and staff. In accordance with University and Library guidelines, establishes and authorizes policies and priorities for public and technical service areas.

Provides management, guidance and evaluation to Allen Memorial Library staff. Formulates short-term and long-term strategic plans for growth and development. *

Represents the Allen Memorial Library to music vendors, librarians, faculty and donors both nationally and internationally. Communicates with internal administrators, schools, departments, faculty and students regarding reference services. *

Develops, maintains and evaluates a multi-formated collection including databases, audio, video, music, books, journals, audio-visual and computer equipment to meet the accreditation requirements of University degree programs in music and the performing arts. Oversees preservation of the collection and upgrades to equipment and facilities.

Represents the University Libraries by serving on University Libraries Council as well as several other committees, including but not limited to Collection Development, Hartt Undergraduate and Graduate Studies, Hartt Faculty Library and Hartt Technology Committee. *

Assumes responsibility for seeking and securing new donations for the Allen Memorial Library. Monitors existing endowed funds to ensure prudent budgetary management. *

Advises and participates in managing the Hartt Performance Library, and the Music Education Resource Library.

Instructs Hartt School graduate students on Information Literacy. Educates the faculty and community about research and information resources.

Assumes responsibility for the management of the budget for the Allen Library. Develops accurate reports for the Director of University Libraries on all matters pertaining to the Allen Memorial Library and Performing Arts Libraries. Monitors use of the library’s collections and facilities. *

Attends conferences and meetings to keep current with the latest developments in the Library Science field. Anticipates new developments through active participation in professional activities locally and nationally, especially through the Music Library Association. Participates in relevant professional organizations to promote professional development.

Performs other related duties as assigned. * Indicates an "essential" job function.

Formal Education
Master’s Degree of Library Science from an A.L.A accredited institution required. Master’s Degree in Music Strongly Preferred.

Work Experience
5 years to < 7 years.

Knowledge and Skills
Advanced Professional Skills. The professional theory and practice of entry level professional skills but applied at the advanced level of a seasoned professional. Requires extensive knowledge of the professional discipline and a working knowledge of related fields. Understands information in several unrelated professional disciplines.

Working Conditions
Normal office situation. Requires travel, including overnight stays.

Physical Efforts
Typically sitting at a desk or table. Light lifting or carrying 25 lbs or less. Intermittently sitting, standing, stooping. Requires good hearing.

Special Skills
* The ability to work effectively with diverse groups.

Please send 2 complete sets of the following: resume, cover-letter (including position of interest and salary requirements) and professional references to:

University of Hartford
Attn: Human Resources Development
200 Bloomfield Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117-1599

hrd@hartford.edu
Fax: 860.768.4732

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national and ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other protected class.

The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer (AA), Male (M), Female (F), Disabled (D), Veteran (V).

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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