Music Librarian-Info Lit, Outreach, Machine Learn

Responsibilities

• Instructs graduate-level music information literacy courses
• Teaches other courses as instructor of record, depending on the needs of the school and expertise of the incumbent
• Cultivates or maintains an advanced, forward-looking specialization in artificial intelligence, machine learning, large language models, etc., with a focus on their impact on music performance, scholarship, composition, and creativity
• Develops a thoughtful, relevant, and engaging programming strategy to elevate the student experience
• Coordinates with ESM Academic Affairs, the Student Life Center, and UR Libraries to bring enriching activities to Sibley and library-grounded education to other areas of ESM
• Develops social media strategies and other outreach methods in coordination with ESM and UR Libraries communications departments to raise awareness of Sibley for students and the broader community
• Fosters cross-functional collaboration by partnering with UR Libraries, ESM departments, and transdisciplinary units such as SoundSpace and the Center for Extended Reality to ensure the library meets evolving technological and research needs
• Serves as a backup for reference (in-person and electronic), interlibrary loan fulfillment, instruction, and circulation tasks
• Leads tours of Sibley and advises on AI-related research queries and assists with the implementation of AI tools in discover systems
• Contributes to professional service at the regional and national levels through participation in professional association committees, working groups, task forces, etc.
• Presents research in the form of papers, articles, reviews, and similar outputs or equivalent artistic activity in performance and composition

Requirements

• Minimum education: Master’s in library science from an ALA-accredited institution
• Preferred education: Master’s in music
• Required experience: Doctorate in music or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience: 2 years of relevant experience in library, music, or technology sector industries

Qualifications

• Familiarity with artificial intelligence, large language models, machine learning, and application to music studies
• Knowledge of music history and theory and facility with major European languages, latest methods of research, music technologies, artificial intelligence
• Ability to work effectively with library and faculty colleagues, and to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing

Skills

• Familiarity with artificial intelligence, large language models, machine learning, and application to music studies
• Knowledge of music history and theory and facility with major European languages, latest methods of research, music technologies, artificial intelligence
• Ability to work effectively with library and faculty colleagues, and to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$55,955.00 - $78,336.00

Schedule

Full time