Music Cataloger/Performing Arts Librarian
Institution: University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Location: Greensboro, North Carolina

Dept: University Libraries
Position Number: 3190

The University Libraries:
The University Libraries support the learning and research missions of the University through its print and electronic resources, reference and instructional services, and other outreach programs. With a budget of $9 million, the collections include 1.2 million book volumes, more than 47,000 electronic and print journal subscriptions, over 500 electronic databases, and 640,000 federal government documents.

The University:
Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) is a public, coeducational, doctoral-granting, residential university and is one of sixteen institutions in The University of North Carolina System. UNCG's picturesque campus includes 30 academic buildings and 24 residence halls on 210 acres. Current enrollment totals approximately 17,500 students including 3,700 graduate students.

The Community:
Greensboro is a beautiful, thriving, and civic-minded city with a population of 241,000. The city has its own Symphony Orchestra, Community Theater, Opera Company, Civic Ballet, and many outstanding public and private recreation areas and facilities. Greensboro is located in the Piedmont Triad (population 1.4 million), an area of great natural beauty, diverse industry, cultural arts, and mild temperatures. North Carolina’s mountains are an easy two-hour drive from Greensboro and the beaches of North and South Carolina are three to four hours away.

Responsibilities:
The University Libraries seek a creative and client-centered Music Cataloger/Performing Arts Librarian to join the Cataloging Department composed of six librarians and nine support staff. The person in this position reports to the Head of the Cataloging Department. The Music Cataloger/Performing Arts Librarian also works closely with the Head, Music Library and two staff members in the Music Library. In addition to cataloging materials housed in the Music Library, this position will assist in providing reference service and information literacy programs in the area of music, theatre and dance. In 2010, a newly created School of Music, Theatre and Dance will be established and this position will play an important part in planning and providing of library services for it.

Responsibilities:
* Performs cataloging, subject analysis, classification and authority work for materials (monographs, scores, and recordings and other formats as needed) housed in the Music Library.
* Provides basic reference service and library instruction in music, theatre, and dance.
* Serves as liaison to one or more academic departments in the School of Music, Theatre and Dance, including collection development responsibilities.
* Aids in the describing, organizing and planning to digitize music, dance and theatre materials located in Special Collections.
* Works closely with other technical services staff as well as staff in the Music Library and faculty in the School of Music, Theatre and Dance.

Qualifications:
* ALA-accredited MLS degree
* Undergraduate or advanced degree in music
* Ability to communicate clearly, knowledgeably, and personably, orally and in writing
* Knowledge of AACR2, LCSH, music cataloging decisions, LC classification, and MARC formats for music and experience using OCLC
* Ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative in response to change
* Reading ability in one or more European languages
* Ability to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse university environment
* Demonstrated professional achievement, service, and scholarly activity for merit evaluation and tenure

Preferred Qualifications:
* One year of experience in cataloging in an academic or music/performing arts environment
* Demonstrated interest in performing arts, especially theatre or dance
* Knowledge of current trends in metadata standards including non-MARC
* Experience with providing reference service, library instruction or collection management
* Course work or experience with organizing collections for digitization or digital projects

Salary and Benefits:
The University Libraries offers a competitive salary. Librarians have tenure track faculty status. Benefits include: 24 days vacation, 12 days sick leave; medical insurance, and state, TIAA/CREF, or other retirement options. Tuition waiver program is available for all campuses of The University of North Carolina.

More benefits information is available at: http://web.uncg.edu/hrs/Benefits/Benefits_Summary/

Deadline:
Preference will be given to those applications received before April 10 and will continue until the position is filled.

Application:
Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references to: r_stineh@uncg.edu

Or by mail:
Ms. Rachel Stinehelfer
PO Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer.

EEO/AA

Effective Date:
Expected starting date is July 1, 2009.