Music & Dramatic Arts Librarian

The University of Connecticut

University Setting:
The University of Connecticut, established in 1881, is a Carnegie Research I University.  It was recently cited as one of the top 20 public national universities.  The main campus, situated in Storrs on 3100 acres of woodlands and rolling hills, is located approximately 30 miles from Hartford, the state capital, and midway between Boston and New York city.  There are approximately 25, 000 students system-wide.


University Libraries:  
The University of Connecticut Libraries, members of the Association of Research Libraries, the Boston Library Consortium, and the Center for Research Libraries is a technologically advanced library and the exciting center of intellectual life on campus.  The Libraries is organized in a team-based structure to engage more fully its ongoing strategic programs.  These include: developing strong partnerships with academic departments and key organizations on campus; shaping user services through data collection and user feedback; providing desktop access to full-text, current awareness, and database information resources system-wide; and building and preserving research collections of excellence.  This dynamic organization offers creative, motivated, and service-oriented individuals exceptional opportunities for growth and learning.

Working within the Library Research Services Program and under the general supervision of the Arts and Humanities Team Leader, the incumbent is responsible for providing instruction, collection development services and outreach to the faculty and students in the Music and Dramatic Arts departments. This position also serves as a member of the Arts and Humanities Liaison team and is a full participant in the development and implementation of public service and outreach activities within both the team and discipline specific areas. This position works collaboratively within the Arts and Humanities team on strategic initiatives, annual planning and goal setting, and electronic resources collection development and decision-making.  

1. Graduate degree in Library or Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association
2. Work experience in a library setting
3. Demonstrated working knowledge of current technology, software and automated library systems
4. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
5. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to think strategically, be forward thinking and embrace change
6. Demonstrated experience working in a team environment
7. Willingness to travel and work a flexible schedule
   

Additional Qualifications for Appointment as Librarian II:

1. Generally a minimum of three (3) years of related experience
2. Experience managing a budget for a department, project, team or committee
3. Evidence of increasing involvement in professional development activities outside the University

Preferred:

1. Academic training or professional experience relevant to the position.
2. Experience in an academic library or educational setting relevant to the position
3. Advanced degree  in an area relevant to the position

Salary is commensurate with experience.  University benefits include 22 paid vacation days/year, 12 paid State holidays, health and retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Submit a letter of application, resume and the names, address, and telephone numbers of three professional references to

Marian Farley
Assistant Vice Provost for University Libraries
University of Connecticut Libraries
369 Fairfield Way, Unit 2005A
Storrs, CT 06269-2005.

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At the University of Connecticut, our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse staff.  We actively encourage minorities, women and people with disabilities to apply.