| Position Title: | Music Librarian |
| Institution: | The University of Maryland |
| General Information: | This is an exciting position for a skilled and experienced Music Librarian who wants to help create and administer an innovative program for public service and user education in the performing arts that incorporates new technologies, interdisciplinary models, and analysis of user needs. |
| Responsibilities: | The Music Librarian is a member of the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library (MSPAL), working under the direction of the Head of MSPAL. Collaborates with the Theatre/Dance Librarian and other members of MSPAL to provide exceptional service to users. Serves as primary liaison to the faculty and students in the School of Music, providing reference, library instruction and management of the electronic and print music reference collection. Assists in developing and maintaining general collections in music. Oversees delivery of multimedia information to users of MSPAL. Manages the daily operations of a pilot project for digital audio reserves services. Serves on library and university committees as appropriate. |
| Qualifications and Experience: | ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library or Information Science and/or other post-baccalaureate degree in music with library experience. Subject background in music demonstrated through academic degrees, course work, publications, or substantive experience. Experience providing reference and instructional services and/or collection development and management in an academic music or performing arts library. Understanding of current and emerging trends in librarianship, music, and the performing arts and familiarity with information resources, both print and electronic, related to the performing arts. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and creatively with faculty, students, and library staff in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Able to meet promotion and permanent status requirements of library faculty. Preferred: Additional graduate degree in musicology, ethnomusicology, music theory, or music education. |
| Salary, Rank, & Benefits: | Category: Non-Tenured Faculty, Full-Time (12 Month Appointment) Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Position is appointed to Librarian Faculty ranks. Appointment rank is based on the successful applicant’s experience and relevant credentials. For additional information, consult the following website: http://www.lib.umd.edu/groups/lfa/APPSC/APPSC.doc. |
| Deadline: | April 9, 2007 |
| Application: | Electronic applications are preferred. For full consideration, submit a cover letter, resume and the names and addresses of three references by April 9, 2007. Applications accepted until the position is filled. Send resume by e-mail to jlove1@umd.edu or by fax to (301) 314-9960 or to: Johnnie Love Full job description at: http://www.lib.umd.edu/PASD/LPO/LibJobs/102725.html. |