Term Music Reference Librarian

Vanderbilt University consists of ten schools and colleges with an enrollment of over 11,000. The university is served by The Jean and Alexander Heard Library, which has a collection of over 3 million volumes and a staff of 210. The Anne Potter Wilson Music Library is located in the 136,000 sq. ft. Blair School of Music and has a staff of 5 (including 3 music librarians). The Blair School has an undergraduate enrollment of 200 music majors and extensive pre-college music program.  The Music Library supports the research and curriculum needs of the Blair School, as well as providing access to musical knowledge and materials for the wider Vanderbilt community. For more information on the Anne Potter Wilson Music Library or the Blair School of Music consult the web pages at http://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/music and http://www.vanderbilt.edu/blair/. Vanderbilt University is located in Nashville, Tennessee, a major business and education center in the mid-South with a population of over one million in the metropolitan area.

Vanderbilt University is seeking a music reference librarian to work part-time (20 hours per week) in the Wilson Music Library from August 2009 – January 2010.  Reporting to the Director of the Anne Potter Wilson Music Library, the Term Music Reference Librarian:

• staffs the reference and circulation service points;
• answers reference inquiries (in person, email, phone, etc.);  
• updates and converts  Music Library subject guides to LibGuides;
• helps patrons to identify and locate library materials and resources using both print and electronic resources; 
• teaches the general use of the Music Library's resources and technology as appropriate;
• provides orientations, tours, and instruction sessions to music and other courses as needed

Undergraduate degree in music; enrollment in a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association; experience in answering music reference inquiries and a strong commitment to user-centered services; strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively with co-workers

Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association; experience teaching library instruction and/or other teaching experience; experience in an academic music library environment; working knowledge of German and French; working knowledge of a wide variety of information technology applications and proficiency in the use of general and music-specific print and electronic reference resources

$20.00 per hour for 20 hours per week, commensurate with experience. Benefits are those that accrue to part-time staff of the University and include retirement plan options and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Qualified individuals should complete the Vanderbilt University application form at www.vanderbilt.jobs.  Refer to requisition number SC13886.

Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Minorities, persons with disabilities, and women are particularly encouraged to apply.