Assistant Professor - Sound Archives Librarian

Bowling Green State University, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Campus, ILLINOIS
Job Type: FullTime


Summary

 
Bowling Green State University (BGSU) invites applications for a Sound Archives Librarian with faculty rank of Assistant Professor. This position reports to the Chair of the Department of Special Collections (SC) within the University Libraries (UL) and is a full-time, twelve-month, tenure-track appointment. The SC Department is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented individual to serve as Sound Archives Librarian in the Music Library and Bill Schurk Sound Archives (MLBSSA). This position processes and describes archival collections in a variety of formats, assesses and migrates legacy formats, catalogs sound recordings and other archival materials, and provides outreach and instructional services.
Information about Program and College
The Music Library and Bill Schurk Sound Archives (MLBSSA) is part of the Special Collections Department within the University Libraries. With more than one million items, the MLBSSA is the largest collection of popular music in an academic library in North America. Recordings include 45s, 33s, 78s, CDs, reel-to-reel tapes, cassette tapes and other formats. The sound recording collection is supported by books, scores, video, periodicals, fanzines, promotional materials and archival collections. The MLBSSA also provides materials in support of BGSU’s College of Musical Arts.
Bowling Green State University Libraries is a founding and active member of

OhioLINK , a consortium of 117 libraries at 88 institutions plus the State Library of Ohio. The University Libraries   (UL) comprises general collections (housed within the William T. Jerome Library) in social sciences, humanities, sciences and government documents; and is home to outstanding archival and special collections: the  Browne Popular Culture Library , the Center for Archival Collections , the Curriculum Resource Center , and the Music Library and Bill Schurk Sound Archives . Additionally, the Northwest Ohio Regional Book Depository, which serves BGSU and the University of Toledo, is managed by the University Libraries.


Bowling Green State University Libraries are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. In support of an open and welcoming environment, we believe that it is critical for every member of the library community to share the responsibility for equity and diversity. For more information on the UL diversity and inclusion efforts, visit https://www.bgsu.edu/library/about/diversity.html
As a public university for the public good, Bowling Green State University is a comprehensive, high research university located in northwestern Ohio committed to driving economic and cultural vitality in the region and beyond. Through innovative teaching, research and creative activities, BGSU fosters a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas, knowledge and achievements support the region, state and nation. Supporting student success and outcomes, more than 760 talented and passionate faculty members teach across all majors, with nearly 80% holding terminal degrees in their field. BGSU offers more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs, 17 doctoral programs, 57 master’s programs and a significant number of certificate programs.
Guided by Forward, the BGSU strategic plan, the University’s research and creative activities have resulted in a significant increase in extramural funding over the past several years. Committed to meeting workforce needs, BGSU is investing in in-demand academic programs. The University recently established a School of Nursing, School of Physical Therapy, School of Engineering, School of the Built Environment and School of Aviation. As a national leader in innovative partnerships, BGSU provides comprehensive and connected opportunities for its learning community in and out of the classroom. The University established the first-of-its-kind Resort and Attraction Management (RAAM) program in collaboration with Cedar Fair. BGSU also has strategic partnerships in advanced manufacturing, aviation, forensic science and engineering fields.
For the fourth year in a row, The Wall Street Journal ranks BGSU as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest that students would choose again. BGSU also holds the Wall Street Journal distinction of being the No. 1 university in Ohio – public or private – for student experience.


Essential Functions

• Assesses audio and visual media for preservation and digitization; creates digital surrogates of media as appropriate; recommends equipment purchases to facilitate digitization.
• Processes archival collections and creates finding aids in ArchivesSpace; creates and maintains documentation for processing materials.
• Provides original and copy cataloging for popular music materials, including, but not limited to recordings, audiovisual materials, sheet music, periodicals, fanzines, and special collections; creates NACO and SACO records for the MLBSSA; maintains catalog records in library systems.
• Teaches or co-teaches instruction sessions related to sound archives collections; may teach credit-bearing courses as assigned.
• Provides MLBSSA reference services; stays abreast of new MLBSSA resources, print and electronic.
• Works with donors as assigned.
• Maintains up-to-date professional knowledge and skills in areas related to music librarianship and archives management.
• Develops and maintains a record of scholarship through presentation and publication.
• Participates in departmental, library and university governance and service commitments.


Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution to be conferred by position start date.
• Six months or more of experience processing and describing archival collections using national standards
• One or more years of experience preserving and digitizing audio formats using nationally recognized best practices or coursework on the preservation and digitization of audio formats.
Preferred Qualifications
• Degree in music.
• Knowledge of popular music.
• Experience cataloging sound recordings.
• Experience teaching or presenting.
• Experience with development, assessment, and preservation of collections.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Evidence of scholarly activities.
• Evidence of service at the local, state, or national levels.


Additional Information

Application Materials Required
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information of three professional references
Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned are required for candidates invited for in-person interviews.
Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts.
BGSU policy requires finalist to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of employment.
Application Deadline
Deadline to apply is February 29, 2024.
Salary & Benefits
Competitive and commensurate with candidate’s experience and credentials. Full benefits package available.

Bowling Green State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer . We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email [email protected] .


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