DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops and manages the music collection by selecting books, scores, recordings, journals, and databases; creating order requests to expend the firm order allocation for music; monitoring approval plans, standing orders, and subscriptions; reviewing gift materials; selecting items for transfer to remote storage; performing collectionevaluations; formulating collection policies; and maintaining knowledge of current research and publishing trends.
- Applies technical and bibliographic expertise to collection building by maintaining current knowledge of the use of the Libraries’ ILS processing modules as well as standard print and electronic bibliographic tools; by keeping abreast of policies and technical procedures relating to the acquisition of new materials; by participating in the searching, verification, and ordering process; and by assuming responsibility for resolving bibliographic problems related to music.
- Maintains awareness of Music Library functions by collaborating with the supervisor of the Music Library in developing service policies and managing the collection at the Music Library.
- Develops a knowledgeable, productive, and dependable staff for the Music Library by hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating the staff member employed at that facility in collaboration with the Music Library Coordinator.
- Supports research and teaching by serving as liaison to the School of Music and maintaining awareness of research and curriculum needs; by providing general and in-depth references services, giving tours, conducting information literacy classes, and preparing instructional guides relating to music for the university community.
- Assists the departmental web editor by providing information needed for webpages describing the music collection, Music Library, and library services related to music.
- Contributes to the mission of the Collection Development department and the Libraries by collaborating with the department head and other Libraries’ colleagues; participating in the development and evaluation of policies and services; assessing user needs and satisfaction with learning outcomes; and serving on appropriate committees as appointed or elected.
- Develops and maintains professional skills by participating in continuing education and professional development activities, such as workshops, conferences, and committee work; by conducting research for writing for publication; and by engaging in other creative and learning activities.
- Participates in library-wide communication by reading, responding to, and initiating information transmitted via the Libraries’ listserv and other communication tools, and appropriate library-wide or departmental meetings and asking questions, seeking clarification, or initiating discussion on library issues.
- Maintains flexibility and awareness of changes and needs in the department and organization and contributes to the team effort by assuming similar duties and responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications:
ALA-accredited MLIS; Bachelor’s degree or substantial undergraduate or graduate coursework in music; At least two years’ professional library experience working with substantial music collections, including collection development work; Familiarity with basic and subject-specific electronic databases and print reference resources for music; Ability to develop instruction sessions and to instruct users effectively both individually and in the classroom setting; Knowledge of current issues and trends in music publishing and its relation to the acquisition of library materials; Ability to work with a variety of modern European languages; Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library colleagues and productive interactions with faculty and students; Demonstrated ability to work with diverse students, faculty, and colleagues.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in music preferred; Supervisory experience preferred; Knowledge of virtual reference services preferred.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Qualified applicants who wish to be considered for this position should send as three separate pdf documents their letters of application, complete resumes, and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three references by November 10, 2013 to: Jan D. Hudson, Human Resources Manager, University of Georgia Libraries, at libjobs@uga.edu.