Music Librarian

The University of Louisville seeks an energetic, service-oriented librarian who is skilled and interested in both technical and public services in a music branch library. Reporting to the Director of the Music Library, the two major areas of responsibility are: 1) overseeing the Music Library’s technical services department, and 2) providing reference and bibliographic instruction to all Music Library patrons.

Environment:
The University of Louisville (http://louisville.edu) is a Carnegie I research university with a national reputation for its high-quality undergraduate program and over twenty nationally recognized research, graduate, and professional programs, as well as a strong commitment to the community in which it resides. The University Libraries (http://library.louisville.edu) joined the 123-member Association of Research Libraries (http://www.arl.org/) in 2002. The city of Louisville (http://www.loukymetro.org/) offers hospitality, warmth and smaller city advantages like shorter commutes and lower cost of living alongside major city amenities such as world-class performing arts, great sports, incredible dining, and a nationally-acclaimed parks system.

Establish, implement, and supervise the policies and procedures related to all music material processing from receipt to the shelf. This includes original and copy cataloging, related authority work, physical processing, and preservation as well as the classifying of music materials in all formats. Provide reference assistance to library users using print, online, and audiovisual resources and assist with instruction related web page development. Work proactively with School of Music faculty to develop and maintain useful instructional materials within the context of a progressive program of instruction for all music library patrons. Participate in planning and implementation of branch goals and objectives. Provide support to other operational areas of the Music Library including circulation, the audio lab, and facilities as needed. Actively participate in professional organizations such as the Music Library Association. Work within a team environment in support of the Libraries’ user-centered goals. Future responsibilities may include collection development, technological support for the branch, and/or staff supervision.

Required

• Master’s degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited institution and an undergraduate degree in music or the equivalent
• Music cataloging experience beyond class work using standard tools such as AACR2, LCSH, LC Classification, MARC, OCLC, and MCB
• Bibliographic knowledge of at least one foreign language (German, French, or Italian)
• Detailed knowledge of music literature and music reference sources
• Employment experience in an academic music library or collection
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated potential to meet University promotion and tenure requirements

Preferred

• Graduate degree in music
• 3-5 years music cataloging experience
• Experience with the Voyager integrated library system
• Working knowledge of information and digital technologies
• Teaching or academic library reference experience
• Supervisory experience

Applications received by November 5, 2007 will be given first consideration, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Start date is negotiable.

Submit an online application via UofL's Human Resources web site at http://louisville.edu/jobs/ (Job ID #22126).

In addition, send a cover letter addressing the listed qualifications, a resume, unofficial graduate transcripts, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references to:

Karen Little, Director
Dwight Anderson Music Library, University of Louisville, Louisville KY 40292.
Telephone: 502-852-5659
E-mail: klittle@louisville.edu
Fax: 502-852-7701

The University of Louisville is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to cultural diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.