The
Research Librarian for Performing Arts will provide liaison and outreach to
faculty and students in the Departments of Music, Dance, and Drama in the
Claire Trevor School of the Arts. The School offers a BA, BFA, and MFA in
Dance; BA, MFA, and PhD in Drama and Theatre; and a BA, BFA, BMus, and MFA in
Music. More information
about the School and its programs can be found at http://www.arts.uci.edu/.
The successful candidate for this position will be based in
the Collection Development Department, and will report directly to the Head of Collection
Development.
Duties and
Responsibilities
In
the area of collection development, the Research Librarian for Performing Arts
will be responsible for the selection, assessment, and management of
collections and resources in music, dance, and drama. Depending on the profile of the successful candidate, the
position may also assume responsibility for collection development in one or
more of the following languages: German;
Spanish and Portuguese; French and Italian. The incumbent will serve as liaison to the faculty and
students in these subject areas to ensure that their information needs are
being met, as well as to promote the Libraries’ services and resources. The
incumbent will also explore how the Libraries can assist faculty with digital arts
projects and research. The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring budgets
and making collections decisions that support the teaching and research needs of
the University of California, Irvine.
As a member of the Collection Development Department, the incumbent may
take a lead role in various library-wide collection development projects and
initiatives.
The Research Librarian for Performing Arts will provide
specialized reference and research consultations in music, dance, and
drama. The Research Librarian will
also maintain sufficient knowledge to provide effective general reference
assistance in a variety of modes including in-person, telephone, and digital
reference. Occasional weekend and
evening shifts may be required.
The incumbent will provide subject-based instruction and develop and
update subject guides in support of research in music, dance, and drama and
will also participate in the Libraries’ instruction program for students
enrolled in lower-division writing courses and other information literacy
initiatives.
Qualifications
Required:
Qualifications
Required:
- Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or an equivalent combination of relevant advanced degree and library experience.
- Educational background in music, dance, or drama or experience providing reference, instruction and/or collection development in the performing arts.
- Strong interest in instruction, information literacy, and assessment of library services and resources.
- Commitment to user-centered library services.
- Strong understanding of the key issues and trends in instruction, collection development, research, and reference in the subject areas of music, dance, and drama.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and in a dynamically changing environment.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies.
- Ability to meet the University of California criteria for advancement and promotion.
- Strong understanding of the key issues and trends in the design and delivery of library services in support of the academic mission of the university.
- Reading knowledge of German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, or Italian
- Experience managing or leading projects.
- Knowledge of scholarly communication issues and trends within the performing arts disciplines.
- Understanding of publishing trends and issues in the field of music.
- Interest in assisting faculty with digital arts projects and research.
The Collection Development Department consists of 8 librarians and 1 library assistant. The Department is committed to developing, delivering, and preserving the Libraries’ outstanding collection of significant and diverse research resources. The department is dedicated to building a research library of excellence by overseeing and directing collection development activities, managing library collections, and fostering relationships with faculty, students and staff engaged in the production of knowledge.
The UCI Libraries
The UCI Libraries are committed to innovation and excellence and are in a major period of change. The Libraries consist of the Langson Library, the Ayala Science Library, the Library Gateway Study Center, and the Grunigen Medical Library. These buildings contain over 3,300 public seats for study and research and provide more than 600 public access computers. The UCI Libraries have a staff of approximately 140 FTE plus approximately 30 student assistant FTE. The library collection consists of over 3.4 million volumes and over 137,000 journals and serial titles and an aggressively expanding electronic resources collection. The UCI Libraries are a member of the: Association of Research Libraries (ARL), California Digital Library (CDL), HathiTrust Digital Library, Center for Research Libraries (CRL), Coalition of Networked Information (CNI), Digital Library Federation (DLF), Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), Scholarly Publishing & Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC), Pacific Rim Digital Library Alliance (PRDLA), and International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA).
University of California, Irvine
The University of California, Irvine is nestled in over 1,500 acres of coastal foothills, five miles from the Pacific Ocean, between San Diego and Los Angeles. Founded in 1965, UCI has a diverse student body consisting of more than 28,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Among the most dynamic campuses in the University of California system, UCI employs over 1,100 faculty and 9,400 staff. Consistently ranked among the nation’s best universities, UCI is noted for its top-rated research and graduate programs, extensive commitment to undergraduate education, and growing number of professional schools and programs of academic and social significance.
Librarians at the University of California Irvine are academic appointees and receive potential career status at the time of their initial appointment. Librarians periodically receive administrative and peer review for merit increases based on the following criteria: 1) professional competence and quality of service within the Library; 2) professional activity outside the Library; 3) university and public service; and 4) research and other creative activity.
Salary and Benefits: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience based on the University of California pay scales. Preferred appointment level is $47,544 - $70,956 (Assistant Librarian I – Librarian I).
Librarians are entitled to two days per month of annual leave, thirteen paid holidays, and one day per month sick leave. The University has an excellent retirement system and offers a variety of group health, life, and disability insurance plans. Benefits are equal to approximately 40% of salary.
Consideration will be given to applicants with a wide range of years of experience, including qualified early career librarians.
Deadline for Applications: Applications received by November 18, 2013 will receive first consideration, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
To Apply: Electronic applications are preferred. Qualified applicants who wish to be considered for this position should send their application materials including: cover letter; complete résumé; and the names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three references, with a statement of each reference's professional relationship to the applicant, to:
E-mail: libhr@uci.edu
Library Human Resources
UC Irvine, P.O. Box 19557
Irvine, CA 92623-9557
Confidential fax: (949) 824-3270
Upon application, candidates should be in possession of proof of their legal right to employment in the U.S. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, verification of legal right to work will be required between the time of final selection and hiring, and is absolutely essential in ultimately being hired.
This position description is listed on the UCI Libraries Web site at http://www.lib.uci.edu/about/jobs/librarian-vacancies.html with links to additional Web sites featuring campus and community information.
The University of California, Irvine is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.
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