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The University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries invites applications from motivated and innovative librarians for the position of Music Special Collections Librarian. As one of the largest music libraries in the Rocky Mountain region, the Howard B. Waltz Music Library is committed to developing its special collections, including the holdings of the American Music Research Center (AMRC). The Waltz Music Library is one of five branch libraries on the University of Colorado at Boulder campus. The Music Special Collections Librarian is a tenure-stream faculty position reporting to the faculty director of the Waltz Music Library. This position is primarily responsible for overseeing the special and archival collections of the Music Library, including the American Music Research Center. The AMRC Collections are wide-ranging and include significant collections of American sheet music, early American tunebooks and hymnals, and archival collections focusing on music and musicians of Colorado and the region. Duties include assisting researchers with the collections; providing access to the materials; coordinating digital projects utilizing the collections; and various collection development and donor relations responsibilities. Appointment and Salary The successful candidate will be appointed as a full-time (12 month) tenure-stream faculty member. Depending upon professional experience and demonstrated accomplishments in scholarly activity, creative work, and service, appointment may be at the senior instructor, assistant professor, or associate professor level. The salary range is $50,000 to $55,000. Benefits include 22 working days of vacation, ten paid holidays, liberal sick leave, university group health care plans, group life insurance, TIAA/CREF retirement/annuity, and support for scholarly/professional activities. Tenured librarians are eligible for sabbatical leave. Requirements Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school prior to the date of appointment or equivalent; coursework or experience in special collections or archives; an undergraduate degree in music; effective oral and written communication skills; potential for scholarly activity, creative work, and service. Desirable Qualifications The following qualifications are highly desirable: academic library experience in special collections or archives; experience with creating or maintaining digital libraries of images (scores, photos, etc.) and/or audio formats; experience creating finding aids, collection guides, metadata, and EAD markup; experience with grant writing; digitization project administration; experience with advisory boards; a graduate degree in music; evidence of scholarly and creative work and professional service. The following are desirable: experience in an academic library; formal training in archival management or special collections librarianship; public service experience (especially reference and instruction); supervisory experience.

Application Process Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by August 29, 2008. Application must be made online at www.jobsatcu.com, referring to posting number 804462, and must include a letter of application specifically addressing qualifications for the position; CV or resume; and names with postal addresses, email, and telephone numbers of three references. Questions may be directed to Dylan Wiersma, Search Coordinator, at Dylan.Wiersma@colorado.edu. The full position description can be viewed at http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/about/jobmusic.htm. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the U.S. at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin. The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. In addition, the University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.