NOTICE OF VACANCY
January 18, 2008
TITLE: Music Research Services Librarian
LOCATION: Music Library
THE LIBRARIES:
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.
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.
