Jobs

Posted 30 January 2008

Music Research Services Librarian
University of Washington

Deadline: 31 March

Among the largest academic research libraries in North America, the University of Washington Libraries has a collection of more than seven million cataloged volumes, an equal number in microform format, more than 50,000 serial titles, and several million items in other formats. Students and faculty recognize the value provided by the Libraries and rank the Libraries as the most important source of information for their work. The Libraries also receives the highest satisfaction rating of any
academic service on the surveys of graduating seniors conducted by the Office of Educational Assessment.

THE MUSIC LIBRARY AND LISTENING CENTER:

The Music Library is one of the fifteen branches of the University of Washington Libraries. The Music Library holds over 70,000 books and scores, 44,000 sound recordings and other media, and about 300 subscriptions to current periodicals. It is located in the School of Music, whose students and faculty are the primary clients. The Listening Center, renovated in 2006, is located in the lower level. A
computer cluster in the Center allows audio streaming and DVD viewing. There is also onsite audio and video playback equipment for a variety of formats.

THE POSITION:

The Music Research Services Librarian will be the public service librarian and selector for media materials. Under the general direction of the Head, Music Library, the Music Research Services Librarian manages music reference service and bibliographic instruction, participates in collection development of sound and video recordings,
manages the gift-in-kind and preservation programs for the music collection, acts as a faculty liaison, manages the Music Library website, and performs other duties as assigned.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

* Serves as principal reference librarian, including managing reference service desk schedule, answering reference inquiries (in person, email, chat, etc.), training new reference staff, and spearheading new initiatives for reference service in the Music Library.
* Serves as web manager for the Music Library web pages including redesign and HTML coding. Works with members of the Music Library staff in maintaining the contents of the web pages.
* Responsible for the collection development of sound and video recordings, and replacements.
* Serves as user services librarian, including providing orientations, tours, and instruction sessions to music and other courses as needed.
* Manages the gift-in-kind program in the Music Library, which includes accepting and acknowledging gifts, and selecting music materials for the collection.
* Manages the preservation program in the Music Library and works with the library's Special Projects Librarian on media preservation.
* Collaborates with the Music Library Supervisor and the Head of Distributed Media Services regarding the technical audiovisual needs of the Music Library.
* Performs other duties as assigned or required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies degree.
* Demonstrated commitment to diversity and understanding of the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace.
* Experience in an academic library environment.
* Experience in answering music reference inquiries and a strong commitment to user-centered services.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers.
* Ability to work independently and with others in a demanding and rapidly changing environment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Two years experience working in a research music library.
* Experience in collection development in music, especially in sound and video recordings.
* Masters Degree, or equivalent, in music history or other fields of music.
* Working knowledge of German and French.
* The ability to represent the Libraries on campus, regionally, and nationally.

SALARY: $41,000 minimum. Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and background.

BENEFITS: Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the University of Washington Retirement Plan (TIAA-CREF, The Vanguard Group, and/or Fidelity Investments) on a matching basis. Vacation is accrued at the rate of 24 working days per year; sick leave at the rate of 12 working days per year. No state or local income tax.

APPLY TO:
Charles E. Chamberlin
Senior Associate Dean
University of Washington Libraries
482 Allen Library
Box 352900
Seattle, Washington 98195-2900

Applicants should submit a letter of application, full resume including a work telephone number, e-mail address, salary requirements, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references who are knowledgeable of the applicant's qualifications for this position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

To ensure consideration, applications should be received no later than Monday,
5:00 p.m., March 31, 2008.

University of Washington Libraries' Home Page is: http://www.lib.washington.edu and the Music Library's home page is http://www.lib.washington.edu/music

The University of Washington, an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, is building culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the University is required to verify and document the citizenship or employment authorization of each new employee.