Faculty-Music Reference & Public Services Librarian

Posting Number: 080056

Department: Library
Division: Public Services

Brigham Young University (BYU), a privately owned and operated university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located in Provo, Utah, invites application for a continuing faculty status (CFS) track position in the Special Collections Division of the Harold B. Lee Library. The library is seeking a dynamic individual who can perform well in a rapidly changing environment. The mission of the Music Reference & Public Services Librarian is to provide quality reference support and research training to all Music and Dance Library patrons, including the BYU School of Music, Dance Department, Humanities Department, related professional societies, and the general BYU campus community. This person will also serve as a library liaison to assigned faculty and departments and be responsible for maintaining a department website, blog, wiki and other instruments of outreach to students and faculty.

BYU, an equal opportunity employer, requires all faculty to observe the university's honor code and dress and grooming standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

• Acts at the principal coordinator for reference and public services in the Music and Dance Library.
• Oversees music and dance reference and library instruction. Coordinates with other librarians offering reference and library training for the Music and Dance Library.
• Develops and maintains a department website, blog, wiki, and other instruments or programs of outreach to students and faculty.
• Oversees the collection development and cataloging for sound and video recordings (non-Mormon media). Coordinates with other librarians with music collection development responsibilities.
• Acts as curator for assigned music special collections. Possible assignments include the Music Recordings Archive, the Primrose International Viola Archive, and archives of popular American Music.
• Participates in teaching Music 410R: Introduction to Music Special Collections.
• Acts as a Music and Dance Library liaison to assigned teaching faculty and departments. Coordinates with other librarians with related liaison assignments.
• Establishes and maintains good donor relations.
  Participates in preparation of exhibits that promote the Music and Dance Library collections and services.
• Identifies materials that need conservation/preservation and makes sure that they receive appropriate treatment.
• Stays abreast of developments in technology and media that impact the services related to the Music and Dance Library. Participates in long-term planning in relation to technology and media.
• Participates in the planning and maintenance for the physical facilities and equipment of the Music and Dance Library

• Master's degree in library science is required; an undergraduate degree in music or the humanities (preferably a BA degree); a graduate degree in music is also strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in standard practices and theory of reference services and research training.
• Working knowledge of MARC cataloging format is desirable.
• Experience in collection development and management is desirable.
• The ability to appraise, arrange and describe private and institutional archival collections is desirable.
• Capability of managing various media formats: paper, microform, electronic, audiovisual, etc.
• Ability to teach and participate in outreach programs such as class lectures, presentations, and exhibits.
• Ability and desire to interact positively with students and faculty.
• Ability to supervise staff, students, interns, and volunteers.
• Strong management, organizational, leadership, communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

This is a continuing faculty status track position with generous insurance and retirement benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience and academic/professional qualifications. This is a twelve-month appointment with twenty-two days annual leave and additional professional development time is available.

For complete job announcement and to apply online, please visit: https://yjobs.byu.edu.

Please create an online application and attach your resume or CV and cover letter.

For any questions regarding this posting, contact:
Quinn Galbraith
Library Human Resource Manager
2226 HBLL
BYU
Provo, Utah 84602.

Email inquiries to quinng@byu.edu.