Head Librarian, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, San Francisco, CA

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music is an independent, freestanding conservatory with institutional membership in NASM and WASC. We moved into a new home this fall, in the vibrant performing arts district of this most beautiful and distinctive of cities. The eight-story, 76,000 square foot facility was completed at a cost of $80 million and includes 5,000 square feet of library space on the top floor, with sweeping views of the city and surrounding hills.

The Conservatory’s mission is to conserve our musical legacy, to serve our society, and to create a vibrant future for our students through an intense, personal educational process. The collegiate curriculum is the vehicle by which this mission is implemented, and the library collections both support and enrich that curriculum. Unlike conservatories of music which are allied to a larger academic institution, the independence of SFCM means that the library is not solely a music library, but one which collects in all fields to support our goal of the holistic musician.

We currently enroll 380 collegiate students pursuing bachelor’s degrees in performance and composition, master’s degrees in performance, composition, accompanying, and conducting, the Artist Certificate in chamber music, and professional studies diplomas in performance. 600 students study in the Preparatory and Adult Extension Divisions. For more information about SFCM, please see www.sfcm.edu.

We seek a Head Librarian to assume leadership of a comprehensive collection now encompassing 40,000 scores, 15,000 audio and video recordings, 14,000 monographs, and 75 journal titles. The Conservatory is a member of the Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium; the library online catalog is provided by Innovative Interfaces. The Head Librarian reports directly to the Dean and serves on campus committees as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

• developing and managing the collections, services, and all aspects of operations of the library including cataloging, acquisitions, circulation, reference, budgeting, and systems management
• developing and implementing innovative programs and services
• coordinating library services, collections and programs with the faculty of the Conservatory
• providing library instruction and research assistance
• managing a staff of 1 full-time employee, 3 part-time employees, and numerous student assistants
• supporting library initiatives in grant-seeking and development
• oversight of the physical facilities and equipment of the library
• preparing and managing the departmental budget and capital equipment acquisition

Qualifications:

(Your application must specifically state your qualifications in each of the following areas.)

Required: Master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited institution and a bachelor’s degree in music. Minimum five years of progressively-responsible experience as a music librarian in an academic, research, or special library—conservatory library experience desirable. Experience in music cataloging, reference and collection development. Demonstrated managerial and supervisory skills, including the supervision of staff. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Commitment to professional development. Strong service orientation.

Preferred: Advanced degree in music history or musicology. Three years of experience as a head in a department, branch, or conservatory library. Experience with current issues and technologies relevant to music librarianship in the academic and/or conservatory library environment. Experience providing library instruction. Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment. Experience with Innovative Interfaces desirable. Working knowledge of European languages desirable.

Salary and Benefits: Minimum salary $65,000; commensurate with credentials and experience. Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and TIAA-CREF retirement plan.

Deadline: January 10, 2007. If not filled, then the first of every month thereafter until the search is closed.

Application: Please submit a letter of interest, a résumé or vita, and the names, addresses (including e-mail addresses if possible), and telephone numbers of five recent professional references. Application packet must specifically address educational background and work history as it pertains to each of the qualifications cited above. Mail to:

Karen Heather
Human Resources Manager
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
50 Oak Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
kjh@sfcm.edu
T (415) 503-6237
F (415) 503-6299

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. EOE.