THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
1858 Neil Avenue Mall
Columbus, Ohio 43210-1286

Position: Head, Music/Dance Library

Available:Immediately

Responsibilities: As Head, Music/Dance Library, one of ten departmental libraries that, with the Thompson (Main) Library comprise University Libraries, this position reports to the Assistant Director for Public Services and supervises the Assistant Music Librarian, 4 FTE staff, and 2 FTE student assistants. The Head, Music/Dance Library is responsible for overall management of the library, development and implementation of services, and overseeing of the development and maintenance of the library's collections. Provides leadership and direction for the library and is responsible for service programs, including collection development in support of research, instruction and curricular programs of the University; reference; library instruction; circulation; reserves; resource sharing; an in-house cataloging unit, primarily for scores and recordings; and audio-visual center. Maintains awareness of current developments and trends in information and media technology and implications for libraries. Participates in OhioLINK projects and other cooperative collection development, resource sharing and other services as appropriate. Serves as liaison with faculty in the School of Music and the Department of Dance and represents those constituencies within University Libraries. Consults with University Libraries Technical Services personnel in acquisition activities and ensures that in-house cataloging conforms to standard policies and practices. May participate in other user education activities as part of the Libraries' instructional programs.

Qualifications: Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent. Minimum of three years relevant professional experience including collection development or reference. Evidence of strong commitment to public service. Academic background in music, musicology, or dance. Extensive knowledge of music and dance information sources. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively with diverse groups. Preferred: Supervisory experience. Academic research library experience. Advanced degree in relevant discipline. Familiarity with interdisciplinary developments in the visual and performing arts. Working knowledge of German, French, or Italian.

Salary and Rank: $40,000 minimum. Faculty rank and salary dependent upon experience and qualifications. This position has faculty status with accompanying University expectations and requirements for tenure and promotions, which include research, publication and service.

Benefits: 22 days vacation, 15 days sick leave, 10 holidays. Hospitalization, major medical, surgical-medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance; life insurance at 2 ½ times one's annual salary. State and alternative retirement system available.

Environment: Founded in 1870, The Ohio State University is a comprehensive, state-assisted university offering a complete environment for learning for its ca. 3,000 faculty and 51,000 students. The University Libraries system is composed of the Thompson (Main) Library, ten department libraries, the University Archives, five special collections, the Law Library and the Health Sciences Library on the Columbus campus; four regional campus libraries; and the libraries of the Agricultural Technical Institute and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center in Wooster. Staff of the Libraries is comprised of 105 librarians and professional staff, 190 support staff, and over 500 student assistants. Its collection of over five million volumes makes it one of the nation's largest research libraries.

The Ohio State University Libraries is a leader in library user education with a program that reaches all entering freshmen students and a developing program of course-related instruction for upper level undergraduate and graduate students, as well as a program of online, self paced tutorials. It is also a leader in the development and use of library related computer technology and is a charter member of OCLC, Inc. and OhioLINK, a shared central catalog and a statewide circulation and delivery network. Additional information is available at www.lib.ohio-state.edu.

Application: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by January 2, 2001. Send letter of interest with a current resume and name, address, phone, and email address of three references to Linda S. Gonzalez, Manager, Library Administrative Services (see address above), phone (614)292-5863, FAX (614)292-7859, email gonzalez.107@osu.edu

An Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Women,minorities, Vietnam era veterans, disabled veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.