MUSIC AND MEDIA REFERENCE LIBRARIAN

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MUSIC AND MEDIA REFERENCE LIBRARIAN
Howard-Tilton Memorial Library
Tulane University

The Howard-Tilton Memorial Library seeks a creative, dynamic librarian
to serve as the Music and Media specialist within the Reference
Services department. This librarian plays a key role in the library's
efforts to rebuild its world-class music collections, which were
heavily damaged by Hurricane Katrina.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Music and Media Reference Librarian is a
creative professional who participates in recovery tasks, including
the reintegration of restored music materials into our collections and
the replacement of items unable to be restored. The librarian develops
new music and media collections in both digital and print formats;
acts as bibliographer and liaison to the Music Department; and works
closely with a full-time Media Specialist who oversees the day-to-day
running of the library's Music & Media facility. He or she develops a
dynamic vision for the library's music and media collections,
following national trends, current research, and the latest practices
in the field. Reporting to the Director of Public Services, the Music
and Media Reference Librarian shares reference duties with other
librarians at a central Reference and Information Desk including some
evening and weekend duty; and participates in the library's
instruction program.

REQUIREMENTS: ALA accredited MLS; degree or significant background in
music; knowledge of music literature as evidenced by course work or
experience; 2 or more years experience in reference and instruction in
an academic library; knowledge of trends in music and media
librarianship including emerging digital audio formats; familiarity
with copyright, licensing and preservation issues; potential for
leadership in a collaborative setting; effective communication and
teaching skills; enthusiasm for an innovative and changing environment.

PREFERRED: Advanced degree in music or musicology; collection
development experience; demonstrated skill in library instruction.

ENVIRONMENT: Tulane University is an AAU/Carnegie Research I
institution with its main campus located in picturesque uptown New
Orleans. The Howard-Tilton Memorial Library is the university's main
library, which is an ARL research collection supporting programs in
the humanities, social sciences, and the sciences. Recently, the
library has been reorganizing, building its collections, and
developing an architectural plan for expanded library facilities.
During this period of dynamic change, the library seeks to build its
professional staff by recruiting talented, energetic librarians
interested in participating in the recovery of Tulane and New Orleans.
(See: http://library.tulane.edu).

COMPENSATION: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and
experience. Librarians are academic appointees. Librarians do not have
tenure or faculty rank, but in other respects receive the benefits of
faculty members.

REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS will begin immediately, and continue until the
position is filled. To apply, qualified candidates send a letter of
application, c.v., and contact information for three professional
references via email to Andrea Bacino, abacino@tulane.edu or mail to:

Andrea Bacino
Tulane University
Howard-Tilton Memorial Library
7001 Freret St. 2nd floor
New Orleans LA 70118

Tulane University is an AA/EO/ADA Employer

[Still listed on the Tulane University Libraries employment page:
http://library.tulane.edu/staff/employment.php --vln]