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Library -- Northwestern University Library -- Illinois
Library: Assistant Head, Music Library, Northwestern University
Library. Northwestern University Library seeks an Assistant Head of the
Music Library to manage and lead public services operations and to assist
in overall administration. Responsibilities: Under the general
direction of the Head of the Music Library, the Assistant Head directly
supervises 2 FTE staff and administers reference, circulation, reserve
services, public computing, stacks organization, and other public services
functions in the Music Library. As the primary music librarian for
reference and bibliographic instruction, maintains 10-15 scheduled hours
of reference service per week, provides classroom instruction as
requested, develops instructional guides for the Music Library Web site,
and engages with patron community to promote the Music Library's reference
and instructional services. Participates in collection development, with
responsibility for the selection of books, journals, and sound recordings.
Assists researchers with manuscripts, archival collections, and other rare
materials. Oversees the replacement of lost and deteriorated items.
Serves as chief liaison to public-services units of the University Library
and represents the Music Library on relevant committees. Assists the Head
of the Music Library in general management of the library. Engages in
appropriate professional development, continuing education, service, and
research activities. Other duties as assigned. Required
Qualifications: Master's degree from an ALA accredited program in
library science or the equivalent combination of education and relevant
library experience. Bachelor's degree in music. Work experience in an
academic library serving music users. Extensive knowledge of music
history and literature. Expertise with print and electronic information
sources. Aptitude for teaching and training. Reading knowledge of
Western European languages. Preferred Qualifications: Successful
supervisory, training, and/or management experience. Advanced degree
in music. Collection development experience. Familiarity with Web site
design. Familiarity with music cataloging, acquisitions, and archival
practices. Evidence of professional service or research activity.
Expertise in twentieth-century and contemporary music. Environment:
Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, is a major private university
with an extensive library system. This includes the Northwestern University
Library, three branch libraries on the Evanston Campus, and three libraries
on the Chicago Campus. Northwestern University Library is a member of the
Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and participates in programs of
the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC). The holdings of the
libraries total over 4 million volumes. See more information about the
Library at: http://www.library.northwestern.edu.The Northwestern
University Music Library is among the nation's largest music libraries and
is distinguished internationally for its extensive holdings of printed
music and archival materials documenting music composed since 1945. See
more information about the Music Library at:
http://www.library.northwestern.edu/music. Salary: Dependent on
qualifications and experience. To Apply: Send letter of application
and resume, including names of three references, to Peter J. Devlin,
Personnel Librarian, Northwestern University Library, 1970 Campus Drive,
Evanston, Illinois 60208-2300 or [log in to unmask]
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position
is filled. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative
Action Employer. Employment eligibility verification required upon hire.
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