POSITION NUMBER: 12852

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT: The Head, Reader Services Section and Performing Arts Reading Room, who reports directly to the Assistant Chief, is under the general direction of the Chief and Assistant Chief, who reviews and approves technical procedures, personnel recommendations, and work programs proposed. In other respects, the incumbent enjoys a high degree of responsible independence in the direction of reader services in the Division. Participates in discussions, meetings and conferences with the Chief and Assistant Chief, and, as required, divisional and inter-divisional meetings concerning policies and procedures affecting reader services in the Performing Arts Reading Room (PARR). Meets regularly with Assistant Chief and Head, Acquisition and Processing Section to coordinate staff schedules and work assignments.

The incumbent will work a flexitime work schedule, with some Saturday rotation.

Provides assistance to patrons in searching library databases, on-line resources, and other information resources. Conducts a thorough reference interview, analyzes questions and requirements, and suggests search strategies. Troubleshoots and resolves problems encountered during searches. Answers questions directly, or guides patrons to resources that include musical scores and manuscripts, books, photographs, published and unpublished audio and video recordings, archival materials, electronic database information, digital materials, electronic journals, and bibliographic citations. Instructs patrons on how to find relevant information. Prepares analytical bibliographies, monographs, guides, studies, and reports, including electronic finding aids. Accepts referrals from within and outside the library involving work and bibliographic records in area(s) of expertise. Gives subject, and cataloging assistance to other library staff members, and to users of cataloging products.

Selects and recommends appropriate titles in all formats, and prepares and justifies requests for major purchases. Examples of materials acquired are musical scores and manuscripts, printed books, serial publications, print and on-line reference services, microforms, video and audio recordings, CDs, and monographs.

Utilizes training principles and methods to present training courses. Analyses strengths and weaknesses of trainees. Adapts teaching style and methodology to suit particular subject matter and trainee. Informally trains clients and other staff one-on-one or in groups, as needed.

Develops and maintains collegial relationships with librarians within and outside the organization as well as with scholarly and literary associations. Initiates, establishes, and maintains professional relationships with librarians and other specialists in order to share resources and information. Presents papers at conferences, seminars, or meetings in librarianship and other relevant fields. Prepares articles for publication. Serves as a principal liaison for the organization at professional conferences, seminars, and exhibits.

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.

Knowledge of history, theory, and literature of music and other performing arts. **

Knowledge of reference service in a performing arts environment. **

Ability to supervise, motivate, and lead a diverse workforce.

Ability to plan, coordinate and evaluate work.

Knowledge of library systems and other information technologies relevant to performing arts collections.

Ability to communicate orally

Ability to communicate in writing in performing supervisory or leadership responsiblities.

Salary Range: $93,822.00-$121,967.00

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