Librarian: Music Student Success

University of North Texas System•Denton, TX

About The Position

The Music Student Success Librarian provides strategic leadership for information literacy initiatives supporting UNT’s College of Music. The position establishes priorities for music library instruction and aligns instructional programs, services, and learning outcomes with user needs, curricular goals, and evolving practices in information literacy and teaching and learning. The librarian plans, develops, assesses, and improves scalable Music Library activities that advance students’ research, learning, and creative endeavors. Through course-integrated instruction, workshops, orientations, online learning resources, and other educational programming, the librarian designs, delivers, and assesses learner-centered instruction that strengthens users’ ability to locate, evaluate, access, and ethically use music information and scholarship. The role fosters engagement with library collections, services, and expertise, supporting academic achievement, persistence, degree completion, independent research, creativity, and lifelong learning. UNT librarians are responsible for professional development through scholarly research and publication, presentations, participation in national professional associations, and service. This professional-faculty position reports to the Head of the Music Library and supervises 1–2 student assistants each semester.

Requirements

Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Bachelor’s degree in music.
Experience providing library instruction.
Knowledge of information literacy concepts, frameworks, and instructional practices.
Knowledge of music history and theory.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish positive, productive collaborations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities at scale in a demanding, fast-paced setting.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in music.
Experience developing, managing, or enhancing a scalable library instruction program.
Formal training or experience with instructional design.
Experience with web accessibility guidelines and practices.
Demonstrated creativity and innovation in instructional programming and outreach.
Experience using assessment tools and methods to evaluate learning outcomes and program effectiveness.
Record of, or clear potential for, contributing to the profession through scholarly publications and/or presentations and contributions to professional organizations.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement music information literacy initiatives in collaboration with colleagues, applying instructional design principles and adult learning theory.
Coordinate and deliver library instruction and orientation sessions for music audiences in in-person, online, hybrid, synchronous, and asynchronous formats.
Conduct needs assessments to identify instructional priorities, stakeholders, and opportunities for support.
Identify and support groups with emerging instructional needs, including those associated with new College of Music initiatives.
Create and maintain a repository of reusable, scalable learning objects.
Evaluate and implement instructional technologies that enhance teaching and learning.
Stay current on emerging digital educational technology and collaborate with campus partners to integrate effective tools and practices.
Coordinate and participate in College of Music outreach and activities, including audition days, library events, and community communications.
Supervise student assistants supporting graphic design and social media.
Collect, assess, and use learning analytics to inform program development and prioritize strategies for achieving learning outcomes.
Collaborate across the Music Library and University Libraries to develop innovative approaches that build enduring knowledge and information-seeking practices for students.
Contribute to music reference and other music public services activities as needed.
Pursue professional development through scholarly research and publication, presentations, participation in national professional associations, and service.