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Lafayette College seeks an innovative, forward-thinking librarian to lead our technical services department in monographic and serials acquisition, cataloging, and electronic resource management.  Broad knowledge of scholarly publishing, responsiveness to changes in the dissemination and discovery of scholarly information, and the ability to make informed cost-benefit analyses for ongoing technical services workflow redesign will be essential.  

The Davidson College Library is looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and innovative entry-level librarian with a background in music to join our team of information literacy librarians. This librarian will work with students and faculty in all disciplines and will help to maintain and develop the music library collection. Davidson provides all of the benefits of a small college environment along with information resources that are more commonly found in larger institutions. Your colleagues mentor you in your growth, and the library offers a commitment to and support for professional development.

Responsibilities:

• Teach course-integrated and stand-alone information literacy sessions in all subjects and disciplines taught at the college, including music.
• Provide research assistance to students and faculty both individually and in groups, including some evening and weekend shifts (in rotation with other librarians).
• Assess current music library holdings and develop and maintain the music library collection.
• Participate in department, library, and college programs and initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required:

• MLS from an ALA-accredited program
• Bachelor’s degree in music
• Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of information literacy
• Teaching or reference experience
• Knowledge of and familiarity with information resources, especially in music
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collegially and collaboratively
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Desired:

• Graduate degree in music
• Direct familiarity with the workings of an academic library
• Commitment to a liberal arts college environment
• Experience working with diverse groups

This is a full-time, 12-month position reporting to the Assistant Director for Information Literacy. The anticipated start date is summer 2014. Review of applications will begin on April 22, 2014. The position is open until filled. Finalists will be asked to teach a sample music information literacy lesson during an on-campus interview.

To apply: visit https://jobs.davidson.edu. Please include:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• One-page statement of your philosophy of information literacy instruction, including how it relates to liberal arts colleges
• Names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three references

Davidson College is a highly selective, private liberal arts college with 1,900 students and approximately 700 faculty and staff and is widely regarded as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country. Located 19 miles north of Charlotte, the college enjoys an ideal location two hours from the mountains and four hours from the ocean.

Davidson is strongly committed to achieving excellence and cultural diversity and welcomes applications from members of minority groups and others who would bring additional dimensions to the college’s mission.