Music Library Specialist / Student Supervisor

Music Library Specialist / Student Supervisor

Amherst Campus

Full Time

JR6107

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description :

Amherst College invites applications for the Music Library Specialist / Student Supervisor position. The Music Library Specialist / Student Supervisor is a full-time, year-round position.

The expected salary range for this job opportunity is : $ 22.37-24.00 per hour .

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information .

The Music Library Specialist / Student Supervisor is responsible for managing the library services, operations, programs, and collections of the Music Library. The position provides quality customer service in all circulation, reserve, and reference activities; and effectively works with student assistants, and contributes to music collection development and selection. Participates fully as a member of the Access Services department. Collaborates with the other Access Services student supervisors to develop and maintain best practices & policies for student employment in the department.

Summary of Responsibilities :

Music Library operations

• Supervises stack maintenance and undertakes reorganization projects in the Music Library
• Contributes to music collection development and selection with the Arts & Humanities Librarian and the Collection Development & Acquisitions Librarian through the purchase of scores and the establishment and maintenance of standing orders and approval plans; consults with music faculty about collection needs
• Collaborates with the Arts & Humanities Librarian on goals and planning for services and policies in the Music Library
• Collaborates with the Digital Initiatives and Web Services department on supporting digitization initiatives in the music collection
• Maintains media stations, manages audio production and other multi-media equipment, and supports new digital media in the library and the instruction of students in their use. Collaborates with the Weekend Access Services Assistant to maintain and replace circulating equipment
• Manages and helps rethink the space of the Music Library
• Responds to users about overdue and billing notices generated by the online system relating to the Music Library collections
• Coordinates signage, maintains supplies, and oversees maintenance of photocopiers and printers for the Music Library

Music Library staffing

Processes print and electronic reserves for the Music department

Access Services Team

Supports other library departmental initiatives

Qualifications : Required

Preferred

Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for Benefits Information .

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https : / / amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com / Amherst_Jobs . Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin July 7th and will continue until the position is filled. Expected start date is early October 2025.

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To apply, visit https : / / amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com / en-US / Amherst_Jobs / job / Amherst-Campus / Music-Library-Specialist-Student-Supervisor_JR6107

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