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Job TitleMusic and Performing Arts LibrarianRequisition NumberFE04185Working TitleDepartment Name88000:LIBRARY ADMINISTRATIONWork LocationLexington, KYType of PositionFacultyPosition Time Status Full-TimeTenure Track StatusTenure TrackRequired EducationA master's degree in library and information science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program, or an equivalent relevant degree.

Required Related Experience A demonstrated understanding of the needs of students, faculty, and researchers in music and/or the performing arts

Ability to meet the requirements of a tenure-track librarian position through research, publication, and/or professional engagement

Required License/Registration/CertificationN/A

Job SummaryMusic and Performing Arts Librarian

The University of Kentucky Libraries is vital to fulfilling the goals of enhancing and expanding the university's research enterprise, and we are looking for a faculty librarian to serve as a Music and Performing Arts Librarian. Reporting to the Director of the Fine Arts & Design Library, the Music and Performing Arts Librarian will support faculty and staff, students, and visiting researchers and collaborate with colleagues across the UK Libraries to curate library collections and support research in music and the performing arts. This position will also serve as liaison librarian to the School of Music and the department of Theatre and Dance.

The University of Kentucky Libraries' guiding principle is Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. This principle informs all aspects of our work and requires all library personnel to actively consider and address barriers that permeate institutional structures and systems. Viewing our work through this EDI lens, we are committed to building collections, enhancing services, and providing spaces that reflect and support individuals with diverse perspectives and abilities.

Responsibilities

Serve as liaison librarian to and actively develop professional relationships with faculty, staff, and students in the UK College of Fine Arts School of Music and department of Theatre & Dance, working with researchers to identify collaborations, partnerships, and research opportunities.

Provide in-depth, specialized research consultations for students, faculty, and visiting scholars researching within music and performing arts disciplines.

Actively engage students and faculty in course-based library instruction through direct interaction, in-class instruction (both in-person and online), instructional materials development, and collection enhancement, working closely with classroom faculty to promote information literacy.

Contribute to Libraries-wide programs to educate and inform faculty and students about scholarly communication and intellectual property issues, and advocate for sustainable models of open access.

Collaborate on Libraries-wide outreach programs promoting library services and resources.

Participate in the research and scholarship of academic librarianship and music and performing arts librarianship through professional presentations, publications, exhibitions and performances, and other means.

Contribute to national and international conversations about music and performing arts librarianship through active service and participation in scholarly and professional organizations.

Maintain knowledge of current and emerging trends in the field of music and performing arts librarianship.

Participate in faculty governance and other shared leadership opportunities.

Required Qualifications

A master's degree in library and information science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program, or an equivalent relevant degree

A demonstrated understanding of the needs of students, faculty, and researchers in music and/or the performing arts

Ability to meet the requirements of a tenure-track librarian position through research, publication, and/or professional engagement

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in an academic library or a music and/or performing arts library

An undergraduate or advanced degree in music, or a combination of relevant degrees anddemonstrated professional experience in music or the performing arts

As a member of the UKL faculty, this position participates in planning, shared governance, and UK Libraries-wide faculty activities. This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure eligible position in the Librarian Title Series (open rank) which requires scholarship, professional development, and service that contributes to the effectiveness of UK Libraries, the university, and the profession as outlined in Administrative Regulation 2:7 (https://www.uky.edu/regs/ar2-7). Your Distribution of Effort (DOE) range: Primary assignment: 70-80%, Service/Prof. development and scholarship 20-30% and is reviewed at minimum annually each year. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The minimum salary for a Librarian IV is $57,000 and for a Librarian III is $62,500.

Position is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track eligible position. All career levels are encouraged to apply. The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. Recently recognized as one of the best employers in higher education by The Chronicle of Higher Education and ranked among America's Best Employers and Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes Magazine, the University of Kentucky strives to create an environment where all staff and faculty are embraced and supported. Employees are offered a wide array of excellent benefit options and more information is available at: www.uky.edu/HR/benefits. Library tenure-track faculty are also eligible to receive a generous relocation allowance, start-up funding for res

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