Head of the Albino Gorno Memorial Library​/CCM Library

Head of the Albino Gorno Memorial Library / CCM Library

The University of Cincinnati Libraries (UCL) seeks a dynamic, strategic-thinking, and collaborative leader to serve as Head of the Albino Gorno Memorial Library/CCM Library. The position provides leadership in delivering responsive, innovative, and high-quality services and collections to faculty, staff, researchers, and students at the College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), as well as others in the disciplines related to music, musical theatre, dance, and drama.

The mission of the University of Cincinnati Libraries is to empower discovery, stimulate learning, and inspire the creation of knowledge by connecting students, faculty, researchers, and scholars to dynamic data, information, and resources. The libraries strive to be a progressive, creative, and dynamic organization recognized as a model provider of access to premier library collections and high-quality service.

The CCM Library was founded in 1949, with the bequest of the personal collection of Prof. Albino Gorno, Dean of the Cincinnati College of Music for over 40 years. The collection has grown through the merging of institutions and, in the process, has moved through different spaces before reaching its current location: UC's historic Blegen Library building. Today, the CCM Library collects materials that support CCM-related areas of study: music, musical theatre, and dance, as well as components of theatre, drama, music technologies, and media production.

This role includes administrative responsibilities to support the effective operation of the unit and contribute to the success of UC Libraries' strategic initiatives. Administrative responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain accurate employee records related to work schedules in accordance with UC policies and procedures.
• Update and maintain position descriptions and related documentation for all employees in the unit.
• Connect employees with appropriate UC resources as directed and when necessary.
• Support recruitment activities for vacancies within the unit, which may include chairing search committees, drafting postings, coordinating interviews, communicating with candidates, and onboarding new hires.
• Develop and support the performance of employees in the unit through:
  Ensuring goals, objectives, and professional development plans are documented. When career goals align, building employee skills to support succession planning. Coordinating regular check-ins and formal review meetings.
• Provide administrative support for compensation, disciplinary, and employee relations-related actions.
• Develop unit-level goals that are aligned with and in support of the UC Libraries' strategic plan.
• Promote and model behaviors and practices that contribute to a respectful and collegial work environment.
• Serve on the Management Council and participate in development programs and work sessions (i.e., problem solving, planning) organized for the Council members.
• Fulfill all legal and institutional obligations in accordance with UC policy and training.

Required Qualifications:

• An ALA-accredited master's degree in library or information science.
• An undergraduate degree in a music-related discipline or equivalent.
• Demonstrated understanding of information needs of music scholars and the application of digital technologies to serve these populations.
• At least 5 years' library experience (research, instruction, or other relevant experience) in an academic, special, or research library environment.
• Collection development experience.
• Demonstrated ability for strategic thinking, embracing change and new organizational structures, risk-taking, and working collaboratively.
• Strong commitment to innovative and responsive public service.
• Record of successful supervisory experience with commitment to mentoring, training, and staff development.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, manage change, and to view issues from a library-wide perspective.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to contribute positively to a collegial team environment.
• Ability and interest in fulfilling the…