Assistant University Librarian, 12 Month Salaried (Music)

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Department

College of Music

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Responsibilities

Promoting, curating, and organizing Allen Music Library Special Collections items. Duties include, but are not limited to planning and executing digitization projects of print and audio collections where appropriate, and providing reference and instruction services. Additional duties include evaluating gifts-in-kind for the collection and communicating with scholars outside of the FSU community regarding Allen Music Library Special Collections items and access.

Qualifications

  • ALA-accredited MLS or related degree (awarded or in progress)
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Broad knowledge of musical repertory
  • Experience in an academic music library
  • Working knowledge of foreign languages
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and creative environment
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a group in a truly interdependent environment
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing technological environments
  • Ability to meet promotion requirements of demonstrated excellence in position performance, service, and leadership

Preferred

Preferred qualifications include:

  • Second master’s degree in Music
  • Experience working with archival or rare materials
  • Experience digitizing print or audio materials for institutional repository or similar system

Contact Info

Laura Gayle Green
lgreen3@fsu.edu

University Information

One of the nation’s elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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This is a Faculty position.

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