Head of the Performing Arts Library

Kent State University Libraries invites applications for the position of Head of the Performing Arts Library. The new Performing Arts Library is an expansion and renovation of the former Music Library and coincides with the creation of a unified performing arts facility at the University. The Library’s collection consists of more than 100,000 volumes of books, printed music, and audio-visual materials in various formats.

Environment:
The Kent State University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries and the Center for Research Libraries and has a collection of more than 2 million volumes. University Libraries is a founding member of OCLC and of OhioLINK (https://www.ohiolink.edu This is a link to another web site), Ohio’s statewide information system for higher education. Innovative Interfaces is used for the integrated library system.

The successful candidate will manage the programs and daily operations of the Performing Arts Library and serve as liaison to the Schools of Music and of Theatre and Dance. This includes setting a direction for the development of services, instructional outreach, and collection management that supports the Libraries' strategic plan.

Specific responsibilities include: provision of direct reference service; promotion of information literacy through formal and informal instruction; development of the collection in all formats; creation and maintenance of a robust Web presence for the Library; and supervision, training, and evaluation of the Music and Media Catalog Librarian, one civil service staff member, and student employees. The successful candidate will have knowledge of or interest in sustaining and expanding the digital delivery of services such as electronic reserves or audio streaming where applicable. The librarian in this position participates in the governance of the Libraries and serves on the Branch Librarians' Council, in addition to other various library and University committees. The librarian represents the interests of the Performing Arts Library within OhioLINK and other organizations.

1. MLS from an ALA-accredited program.
2. Undergraduate degree in music, theatre, or dance.
3. Knowledge of the performing arts literature and cataloging practices.
4. Familiarity with relevant technologies.
5. Strong public service orientation.
6. Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
7. Flexibility and initiative.
8. Ability and interest in fulfilling requirements of job performance, scholarship, and service to meet tenure and promotion requirements.

Preferred:

1. Supervisory experience.
2. Academic or research library experience.
3. Experience with library instruction in music, theatre, or dance.
4. Collection development experience.
5. Advanced degree in music, theatre, or dance.
6. Working knowledge of German, French, or Italian.
7. Professional association involvement.

Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Minimum salary for this position is $55,367. Generous benefits.

To apply, submit a cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position, a vita, and the names and contact information of at least three professional references. Apply online:
https://jobs.kent.edu

The position number is 997294. Do not mail materials.

Please forward this announcement to anyone whom you think would be a good candidate.