Music Library Association

Position Title:	Music Librarian
Institution:	Ball State University
Location:	Muncie, IN
General Information:	Department: University Libraries Position Title: Music Librarian Reports To: Assistant Dean for Public Services, University Libraries Contract Type: Professional--Cont Contract (11) Direct Reports: Music Collection Coordinator
Duties:	Responsible for the proactive oversight, acquisitions, delivery, promotion, and assessment of client-focused services, resources and operations of the Music Collection, including serving as a liaison with the School of Music.
Qualifications:	MLS/MLIS/MIS degree from an ALA accredited program at time of appointment; undergraduate degree in music or significant background in music; knowledge of music literature, music reference sources, and technical developments in the field; working knowledge of basic Microsoft Office applications; effective oral and written communication skills; ability to work evenings and/or weekends. Preferred: Advanced degree in Music; reference, library instruction and/or other teaching experience; knowledge of French, German, and/or Italian; supervisory experience.
Salary and Benefits:	Salary $42,000 to $45,000 plus excellent benefits. Ball State University is a state assisted doctoral institution located in Muncie, Indiana. This dynamic residential campus is home to more than 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students from across the country and abroad. Muncie is a mid-sized city with a low cost of living and is located approximately 50 miles from the metropolitan amenities of Indianapolis. The University Libraries consist of our main facility, Alexander M. Bracken Library, and two branch libraries with holdings of 1.5 million volumes. We employ 51 professionals and 70 support staff.
Deadline:	Open until filled with review of applications to begin immediately.
Application:	Send letter of application, resume, transcripts of graduate degree(s) (unofficial copies acceptable) and the names, addresses, telephone/fax numbers of three references (at least one of which is a current or former supervisor) to: Dr. Arthur W. Hafner Dean of University Libraries Ball State University Muncie, IN 47306. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. (www.bsu.edu/library)