Assists all patrons regardless of location in library use and in identifying and accessing information relevant to their needs.

Develops policies and procedures to address issues of access, preservation and conservation of audio and other media resources. Maintains an awareness of multimedia resources for all colleges and departments, but specifically for programs in Fine and Performing Arts.

Serves, as directed, as a library liaison to the College of Fine and Performing Arts and to the Departments of Art, Music, and Theater. Collaborates with the Archives & Special Collections unit within Maag Library on identifying, planning and implementing audio preservation projects.

Maintains an awareness of contemporary and historical information resources critical to the University’s scholarly programs in Fine and Performing Arts. Works with the faculty and staff of the Departments of Art, Music, and Theater to develop local and remote collections supporting those programs.

Develops and conducts Information Literacy programs for faculty, students and staff, with a particular emphasis on supporting faculty, students and staff in the Fine and Performing Arts.

Works with faculty and staff within the College of Fine and Performing Arts and with the Departments of Art, Music and Theater to advance teaching, learning and research in those programs through the innovative application of information.

Participates in public services rotation work, including evenings and weekends.

Conducts library research as appropriate or as directed

Serves on internal library committees or functional teams as necessary or as directed.

Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Functional supervision is exercised over support staff (one classified and 6-8 student assistants)

REPORTS TO:
Associate Director for Information Services

• Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA accredited institution
• Undergraduate major or minor in music
  
  

• Significant knowledge of music literature as evidenced by course work, degree or experience in several music disciplines.
• Familiarity with appropriate digital technologies.
• Excellence in written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly
• Evidence of ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a changing environment
• Familiarity with copyright law and licensing issues as they pertain to sound recordings.
• Experience with grant-writing.
• Experience in public service, including the ability to interact effectively with faculty, staff and students.

Available immediately

Applications received by March 1, 2007 will be given full consideration. Review of applications will continue until position is filled.

Electronic submissions only to:

Jan Schnall, Associate Director, jwschnall@ysu.edu

NOTE: Youngstown State University recognizes only credits and degrees awarded by regionally accredited post-secondary institutions in the United States or by equivalent foreign institutions; accredited institutions can be found at http://www.chea.org. As a term and condition of appointment, an official transcript must be received by Human Resources prior to a contract being issued. The selected candidate will also be required to sign a release for an employment background check and credential verification.

YSU IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO INCREASING THE DIVERSITY OF ITS FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS