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Head of Music Library Cataloging

Social Sciences Librarian

Head, Fine Arts Library

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Founded in 1820, Indiana University Bloomington has grown from a small state seminary into the flagship campus of a great public university with over 42,000 students and almost 3,000 faculty. Innovation, creativity, and academic freedom are hallmarks of IU Bloomington and its world-class contributions in research and the arts. The campus covers over 1,800 wooded acres and is distinctive for both its park-like beauty and an architectural heritage inspired by local craftsmanship in limestone.


The Indiana University Bloomington Libraries (http://www.libraries.iub.edu) are among the leading academic research library systems in North America, having recently been named the top university library by the Association of College and Research Libraries. The IUB Libraries provide strong collections, quality service and instructional programs, and leadership in the application of information technologies. The collections support every academic discipline on campus and include more than 6.6 million books, journals, maps, films, and audio/visual materials in over 900 languages. Users can access more than 400 databases, 43,000 electronic journals, and 224,000 electronic books, as well as locally developed digital content.


The IUB Libraries are active members of regional and national associations and consortia including the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Digital Library Federation (DLF), and is a founding member of HathiTrust, a shared digital repository. IU is the principal investigator for Kuali Open Library Environment (OLE) and is working with academic library partners to develop a next generation open source library management system.


INDIANA UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON LIBRARIES

HEAD OF MUSIC LIBRARY CATALOGING, WILLIAM AND GAYLE COOK MUSIC LIBRARY

ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN/ASSOCIATE LIBRARIAN

The Indiana University Bloomington Libraries are seeking an experienced music cataloger for the position of Head of Music Library Cataloging for the William and Gayle Cook Music Library. Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, Cook Music Library, the librarian will serve as head music cataloger and will catalog books, scores, and recordings, as well as other materials in various languages and formats.


The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music is widely respected as one of the world’s most comprehensive institutions for musical studies. Central to this program is a faculty of 140 full-time teachers and scholars and a select student body. The facilities of the Jacobs School of Music include seven buildings housing offices and studios, practice rooms, choral and instrumental rehearsal rooms, three recital halls, the Musical Arts Center, and the William and Gayle Cook Music Library.


The Cook Music Library is recognized nationally as one of the finest in the United States. It occupies a four-floor 55,000 square foot facility and features state-of-the-art technology. The collections number more than 600,000 items. The staff includes six librarians, two professional staff, eight clerical staff, and approximately 10.5 FTE student assistants.


Indiana University offers a highly competitive Music Librarianship Specialization program, which combines the instructional and professional training resources of the School of Library and Information Science, the Jacobs School of Music, and the Cook Music Library.


RESPONSIBILITIES

The Head of Music Library Cataloging supervises five FTE staff, including two librarians, two support staff, and hourly student assistants. Develops and documents music cataloging procedures and policies in keeping with current national standards and local Indiana University Libraries practice. Catalogs books, scores, manuscripts, dissertations, electronic resources, sound recordings, scores and parts in the collections of the Performing Ensembles Division, and other monographic materials.


Oversees preservation, labeling, and binding of library materials, and communicates with the commercial bindery serving the IU Libraries. Serves as liaison to the Herman B Wells Library central technical services department, and represents the interests of the Cook Music Library on the IO Cataloging Congress, a group that shares information and sets policy across multiple cataloging agencies on the IU Bloomington and regional campuses. Takes an active role in meetings of the Cook Music Library staff. Participates in appropriate professional development, continuing education, professional service, and research activities. Other duties as assigned.


Remains current with the constantly changing body of music cataloging rules and interpretations, including AACR2, RDA, MARC 21, LCSH, and LC classification. Participates in national cooperative cataloging initiatives: OCLC National Level Enhance, BIBCO, and the NACO Music Project. Maintains a leadership role in the appropriate music cataloging forums at the national, regional and local levels.


QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • ALA-accredited MLS
  • Bachelor’s degree in music
  • Skill in original cataloging of scores and sound recordings
  • Bibliographic knowledge of Western European languages, particularly German, French, Italian, and Spanish
  • Broad knowledge of musical repertoire
  • Demonstrated interest and participation in cataloging and music library matters at the regional and national level
  • Evidence of ability to plan, analyze, and solve problems creatively both independently and in groups
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • 3-5 years full-time, post-MLS music cataloging experience
  • Must be able to meet the requirements of a tenure-track librarian position
  • Demonstrated supervisory experience

    Preferred

  • Advanced degree in music
  • Familiarity with metadata standards for music materials
  • Evidence of professional service and/or research activity in the field of music cataloging


    SALARY AND BENEFITS

    Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education; benefits include a university healthcare plan, university-funded base retirement plan, a 100% university paid group life insurance plan, and a generous paid time off plan. This is a tenure-track academic appointment that includes eligibility for sabbatical leaves. For a full list of benefit programs, please refer to the following resources:

  • Website: http://www.indiana.edu/~uhrs/benefits/neweeo-profe.html;
  • Video: http://www.indiana.edu/~uhrs/benefitsvideo/academic.html;
  • Brochure: http://hr.iu.edu/enroll/video.html

    RESOURCES

  • Indiana University Bloomington: http://www.iub.edu
  • Indiana University Bloomington Libraries: http://www.libraries.iub.edu
  • Cook Music Library: http://library.music.indiana.edu
  • Jacobs School of Music: http://www.music.indiana.edu
  • Indiana University Library Faculty Handbook (includes guidelines for promotion and tenure): http://www.indiana.edu/~iulfc/IULibFacHandbook.pdf

    REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS

    Review of applications will begin on July 12, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications must be received prior to July 26, 2013. How to apply.

    INDIANA UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON LIBRARIES

    SOCIAL SCIENCES LIBRARIAN

    ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN/ASSOCIATE LIBRARIAN

    The Indiana University Bloomington Libraries seek a dynamic, innovative, and collegial individual to serve in the position of Social Sciences Librarian to support the areas of Economics, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work, and Gender Studies in the Social Sciences Department.


    The Social Sciences Department of the Indiana University Libraries includes four librarians and six FTE support staff positions that are responsible for all aspects of collection development/management, reference, and outreach to students and faculty in the Social Sciences.


    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Reporting to the Head of the Social Sciences Department, the individual in this position will provide reference and instructional support for, and oversee collection development and management in the areas of Economics, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work, and Gender Studies. With emphasis on these areas, this position will participate actively in the activities and initiatives of the Reference Services Department to provide the expertise needed in a traditional reference setting as well as in the digital research environment of the Scholars’ Commons, providing reference services, collection support, and training for the research community. Additional responsibilities include:

  • Serving as an active member of the Libraries’ Social Sciences Department.
  • Managing and developing library collections in the subject areas of Economics, Criminal Justice, Political Science, and Sociology, Social Work, and Gender Studies.
  • Supporting research and scholarly communication in the above subject areas through outreach to faculty and students.
  • Actively supporting the teaching of all four subject areas by consulting with faculty on teaching information literacy skills and teaching library instruction sessions.
  • Serving as liaison to the Social Sciences Research Commons.
  • Develop and manage relationships and explore and maximize partnerships between the IU Libraries and the departments of Economics, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work, and Gender Studies.
  • Learn and understand the continually evolving research practices and teaching needs of Social Sciences faculty, students, and instructors.
  • Create instructional content and delivery methods, with a particular focus on Social Sciences.
  • Provide reference services and research consultations and support to faculty, students, staff, and the community at large.
  • Develop print and electronic collections that meet patron needs and Library philosophies and specifications.
  • Manage collections to maximize space, usability, and teaching and research support.
  • Have knowledge of current information sources/platforms and vendors related to Social Science disciplines.


    QUALIFICATIONS

    Required

  • ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS) or equivalent education or experience.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and build working relationships with campus colleagues.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with diverse population of faculty, students, and academic colleagues.
  • Experience in collection development and a broad knowledge of information resources for Economics, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work, and Gender Studies, or other related social sciences.
  • Experience in information literacy instruction.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver in-person and online reference services.
  • Ability to meet the requirements of a tenure-track librarian position.

    Preferred

  • 3-5 years of experience in an academic or research library strongly preferred.
  • Academic background in a social science discipline
  • Ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Knowledge and understanding of key issues and trends that affect academic libraries and higher education.
  • Supervisory experience.


    SALARY AND BENEFITS

    Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education; benefits include a university healthcare plan, university-funded base retirement plan, a 100% university paid group life insurance plan, and a generous paid time off plan. This is a tenure-track academic appointment that includes eligibility for sabbatical leaves. For a full list of benefit programs, please refer to the following resources:

  • Website: http://www.indiana.edu/~uhrs/benefits/neweeo-profe.html;
  • Video: http://www.indiana.edu/~uhrs/benefitsvideo/academic.html;
  • Brochure: http://hr.iu.edu/enroll/video.html

    REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS

    Review of applications will begin on May 17, 2013. The position will remain open until filled. How to apply.

    INDIANA UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON LIBRARIES

    HEAD, FINE ARTS LIBRARY

    ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN/ASSOCIATE LIBRARIAN

    The IU Bloomington Libraries are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and service oriented individual for the position of Head, Fine Arts Library at the Indiana University Bloomington Libraries.


    The Fine Arts Library is located on the second floor of the Indiana University Art Museum on the Bloomington campus. The Library houses the majority of Indiana University Libraries' books and journals in the fields of the visual arts, art history, architecture, design and related disciplines and supports the academic needs of the Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts, including the Department of the History of Art. The collection comprises over 130,000 volumes and 390 periodical subscriptions.


    Reporting to the Head of the Arts and Humanities Department, the individual in this position will oversee the operation of the Fine Arts Library and work closely with students and faculty in the School of Fine Arts/History of Art.


    RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop the Libraries’ collections in the areas of visual arts, art history, architecture, design and related disciplines; consult and collaborate with faculty and other librarians in purchasing decisions, as needed; review and document gifts from individual donors and IU Art Museum exchange program gifts.
  • Maintain awareness of research practices and teaching needs of those in the Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts in order to better position and promote the Library’s space, services, and collections.
  • Develop and deliver innovative online and face-to-face information literacy instruction for the Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts, as well as related classes in Theatre and Drama, African Studies, Department of Apparel Merchandising and Design, School of Education (art education), Art Museum docents, John Waldron Arts Center (book arts), and other areas/groups as requested, including instruction for the artists’ books collection.
  • Contribute to academic course development by providing teaching consultation and support for faculty partners.
  • Provide research consultations and support to faculty, students, staff, and the community at large.
  • Serve as a resource for librarians and library staff in queries related to the Fine Arts Library and the disciplines therein.
  • Provide and oversee reference service for the School of Fine Arts’ faculty, students, staff, and others in-person and virtually, both at the Fine Arts Library and the Wells Library.
  • Manage collections to maximize space, usability, and teaching and research support.
  • Know information sources/platforms and vendors related to Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts disciplines.
  • Provide planning, organization, implementation, and direction of public services for the Fine Arts Library.
  • Supervise support staff.
  • Oversee facilities maintenance and library security for the Fine Arts Library.
  • Serve as liaison to Art History faculty and School of Fine Arts [studio] faculty, including attendance at faculty meetings; IU Art Museum curatorial, exhibitions, and special events staff; as well as the IU Friends of Art.


    QUALIFICATIONS

    Required

  • ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS) or equivalent education or experience.
  • Degree in art history, fine arts, or a related field.
  • Reading or bibliographic knowledge of French, German, or Italian.
  • Knowledge of and experience using major electronic and print art reference tools and resources.
  • Knowledge of and experience in the application of technology to library services.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and build working relationships with campus colleagues.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work well with diverse population of faculty, students, and academic colleagues .
  • Experience in collection development and a broad knowledge of information resources for art history, art methodology, technique and theory, or other related arts and humanities collection development experience in art, architecture, religion, culture and/or related fields.
  • Experience in information literacy instruction.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver excellent in-person and online reference services in art, architecture and/or related fields.
  • Strong public service orientation.
  • Supervisory experience.
  • Ability to work in a collegial, collaborative work environment and maintain positive professional working relationships with faculty members, supervisor, peers, and subordinates.
  • Ability to meet the requirements of a tenure-track librarian position.

    Preferred

  • Three or more years of experience in an academic or research library.
  • Knowledge of instructional design, pedagogy, and assessment principles for effective information literacy instruction.
  • Ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Knowledge and understanding of key issues and trends that affect academic libraries and higher education.


    SALARY AND BENEFITS

    Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education; benefits include a university healthcare plan, university-funded base retirement plan, a 100% university paid group life insurance plan, and a generous paid time off plan. This is a tenure-track academic appointment that includes eligibility for sabbatical leaves. For a full list of benefit programs, please refer to the following resources:

  • Website: http://www.indiana.edu/~uhrs/benefits/neweeo-profe.html;
  • Video: http://www.indiana.edu/~uhrs/benefitsvideo/academic.html;
  • Brochure: http://hr.iu.edu/enroll/video.html

    REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS

    Review of applications will begin on March 11, 2013. The position will remain open until filled. How to apply.


    To Apply

    To apply for a librarian position , please send a letter of application; professional vita; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of four references to Jennifer Chaffin, Director of Human Resources, at libpers@indiana.edu.


    If an electronic submission is not possible, you may mail your application materials to:

    Jennifer Chaffin

    Indiana University Bloomington

    Libraries Human Resources

    Herman B Wells Library 201B

    Bloomington, IN 47405


    Libraries Human Resources contact information:  Phone: 812-855-8196 / Fax: 812-855-2576 / Email: libpers@indiana.edu


    For more information about Indiana University Bloomington, go to http://www.iub.edu.


    Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Indiana University has a strong commitment to principles of diversity and in that spirit seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.


    To Browse other open academic positions at IU Bloomington, please go to http://www.indiana.edu/~vpfaa/baalist.shtml and see the Bulletin for Academic Appointees.



              • last updated: 6/13/2013