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Music Librarian Position # 237 USC Libraries University of Southern California URL for job posting: <http://www.usc.edu/libraries/jobs/librarians/documents/237MusicLibn.pdf>http://www.usc.edu/libraries/jobs/librarians/documents/237MusicLibn.pdf POSITION SUMMARY The University of Southern California (USC) Libraries are seeking an energetic and innovative Music Librarian. The successful candidate will join the Arts and Humanities Team and work collaboratively with other librarians and staff to provide resources and services to the university. The Music Librarian provides high levels of customer service; fostering information literacy, preserving intellectual resources, and building a hybrid collection of electronic and print materials. THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Founded in 1879, USC is an international center of learning, enrolling more than 30,000 FTE undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on the University Park and the Health Sciences campuses and offering degrees through its College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, Graduate School, and 16 professional schools. It ranks in the top 10 among private research universities in the United States in federally funded research and in voluntary support. USC is one of only four private research universities in the western United States elected to membership in the Association of American Universities, a group that represents the top one percent of the nation's accredited universities and which accounts for nearly two-thirds of all federally sponsored research. UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES The USC libraries house, in Doheny Memorial Library and fourteen other libraries, collections of more than 3,400,000 volumes, over 5,600,000 microforms, 3,000,000 graphic materials, and nearly 46,000 linear feet of manuscripts and archives. USCs Libraries subscribe to over 50,000 serials in print and electronic formats. In addition, the USC Libraries Digital Archive contains more than 193,000 records and 224,000 content files in various formats. Annual reference transactions number more than 50,000, with approximately 550 instructional presentations being made each year to 10,000 participants. Three interdisciplinary teams Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, and Science and Engineering engage in reference, instruction, collection development and management, and outreach to faculty and students. They operate within a matrix organization functioning throughout the university libraries and support five interdisciplinary centers: Arts and Humanities, based in the Doheny Memorial Library (DML); Specialized Libraries and Archival Collections, also based in DML; Social Sciences, based in the Von Kleinsmid Center Library; Science and Engineering, based in the Science and Engineering Library; and the Undergraduate Learning Center, based in the Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Library. These five centers serve as hubs, supported by other library units and information centers. Information on each of the USC Libraries is available at: <http://www.usc.edu/libraries/locations>http://www.usc.edu/libraries/locations USC is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Digital Library Federation, the Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium and the Greater Western Library Alliance. Additional information about the University of Southern California and its libraries can be obtained at <http://www.usc.edu>http://www.usc.edu and <http://www.usc.edu/libraries>http://www.usc.edu/libraries MUSIC LIBRARY The Music Library is part of the Arts and Humanities Center, which includes DML, the Cinema & Television Library, the Helen Topping Architecture and Fine Arts Library, and the Hoose Library of Philosophy. The Music Library holds books and current music serials; music scores including collected works of individual composers, critical editions, and historical collections; sound recordings and videos in a variety of formats; and access to electronic books, journals, and databases including: RILM, RIPM, RISM, New Groves Online, Classical Music Library, Classical Scores Library, Sheet Music Now, Naxos Classical and Jazz, Smithsonian Global Sound, Database of Recorded American Music, African American Song, and Early English Books Online. The Music Library also maintains materials in Special Collections and Archives, and curates manuscript collections in an off-site storage facility. For more information, see <http://www.usc.edu/libraries/subjects/music/>http://www.usc.edu/libraries/subjects/music/ The Music Library is an integral part of USC Libraries Programs and Exhibitions, presenting lectures and concerts within a variety of spaces. Located within DML, the Music Library is directly adjacent to the newly-opened LiteraTea library tea house and cafe, and the Nazarian Pavilion courtyard. The new multimedia Herklotz Seminar room also recently opened within the Music Library, and is equipped with an advanced sound system, a large flat screen monitor, and touch controls. The research and performance needs of the world-renowned Flora L. Thornton School of Musics academic, performance, and industry programs are directly supported by the Music Library. The programmatic diversity of the Thornton school requires proactive and continual advocacy by the Music Librarian. The Music Librarian meets and communicates regularly with the Thornton Library Committee, and with the schools Associate Deans for New Initiatives, Faculty Affairs, and External Relations. For more information on the Thornton School of Music, see <http://www.usc.edu/music>http://www.usc.edu/music. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES The Music Librarian reports to the Arts & Humanities Team Leader. The librarian also interacts extensively with the other Arts and Humanities team members, with members of other teams, and with coordinators for outreach, reference, instruction, and collection development and management in order to expand resources and services crossfunctionally. Core responsibilities and duties include outreach to students, faculty and staff; providing both in-person and virtual reference and instruction services, and developing a world-class collection of electronic and print materials in music. Besides the Music Library, the Music Librarian also provides services in other Arts and Humanities libraries, classrooms, and auditoria throughout the university. Music Library day-to-day operations are overseen by the library manager. The interdisciplinary team environment allows the Music Librarian to concentrate on providing service and developing the intellectual content of the music collection within the overall context of the art and humanities. Participation in all forms of library communication and outreach activity is a critical part of the Music Librarian's role. Creative contributions could include working closely with the Thornton School and with other library professionals to organize lectures, exhibitions, and conferences. Another responsibility of the position is to collaborate with the USC Libraries Advancement staff as the music subject expert for fundraising, grant applications, and donor relations. The successful candidate will be expected to keep professional skills and expertise current and will be supported in his or her efforts to do so. He or she will be expected to share expertise with the Thornton School of Music, with library faculty, and with Arts and Humanities team colleagues. Although such activities are not a requirement of the position, the Music Librarian will be encouraged to contribute to the intellectual life of the university, to participate in various library and faculty committees, and to engage in professional development activities both at USC and outside the University by participating in regional, national, and international conferences, by becoming an active member of academic and professional associations, and by enriching the field of music librarianship though presentations and publications. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited program (or international equivalent) and an MA in music with at least 2 years public services experience in an academic or research library, including both reference and instruction experience to support information literacy programs; strong customer service orientation; ability to interact effectively with faculty, students, and staff from diverse cultural backgrounds; experience developing and maintaining a research library collection; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment; familiarity with the latest technology and trends in the field of music librarianship, such as emerging digital audio formats with respect to preservation and access; some experience with library budget management; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team; excellent oral and written communication skills. Preferred: Ph.D. in musicology; significant experience with music performance or composition; familiarity with music copyright and licensing issues; foreign language abilities; experience in project management; outreach experience with faculty and students; knowledge of the broad scope of the Arts and Humanities. APPOINTMENT RANK/SALARY Librarian II (Contract) or III (Contract); appointment rank and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Hiring range starts at $50,000. Contract librarians at USC have faculty status and, as such, are full, voting members of the library faculty. Appointment to the renewable Contract Status track requires potential to demonstrate excellence in librarianship and effectiveness in meeting contract standards and provisions. BENEFITS The position is full-time on a 12-month contract. Benefits include a choice of university sponsored retirement programs, 22 paid vacation days per year, a choice of medical and dental plans, and tuition assistance. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Applications must be submitted via electronic mail. Candidates should submit a letter of application, full resume (including telephone and e-mail address), and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of six references to: Nannette Edelman <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Search Committee #237 USC Libraries University of Southern California Closing Date for Applications: May 11, 2007 For more information on this position, contact Kevin Mulroy, Chair, Music Librarian Search Committee, at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] The University of Southern California values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. USC is an EO/AA employer. 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