Assistant Director for Public Services

• Supervise circulation staff
• Oversee reference service to students and faculty of Mannes College The New School for Music
• Create and offer bibliographic instruction classes that will familiarize library users with print and electronic research resources
• Provide one-on-one bibliographic instruction, as needed
• Work collaboratively with teaching faculty to instruct students in appropriate research methodologies
• Manage collection development: select and recommend material for purchase including scores, CDs, DVDs, and books appropriate to a conservatory library
• Participate in Library working groups
• Perform cataloging in all formats for music materials as needed
• Other duties as required

• ALA-accredited MLS
• Degree in music
• Knowledge of classical music literature and music reference sources
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a conservatory or academic music library
• Supervisory skills and experience
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Advanced degree in music, preferred
• Working knowledge of AACR2, LC Subject Headings, LC Classification, MARC formats, LC Rule Interpretations and Music Cataloging Decisions, preferred
• Working knowledge of one or more foreign languages, preferred

In addition to a dynamic and progressive work environment, The New School offers a competitive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement plans, flexible spending accounts and a tuition waiver. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and offer employee assistance services, health and well-being programs and over four weeks of vacation time per year.

Apply with us and discover the rewards and opportunities in working for a world-class, urban university.
 
Interested candidates must apply online at:
https://careers.newschool.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51798