Library Collections Specialist V

Requisition #

2026-21773

Date Posted

2 days ago(4/27/2026 4:06 PM)

Department

Lib-Collections & Access Svcs

Category

Library

Job Type

Full-Time

Overview

Princeton University Library is seeking a Library Collections Specialist at the Mendel Music Library. This library assistant position supports collections services, public services, course reserves, and general operations.

The Mendel Music Library is a branch library with collections that include books, music scores, sound and video recordings, journals, and rare materials. As a fully engaged member of the Mendel staff, the Library Collections Specialist will help to serve Princeton’s vibrant music and performing arts community, which includes the Department of Music and the programs in dance, music theater, and theater at the Lewis Center for the Arts.

We invite qualified candidates to join the Princeton University Library team, which advances world-class research, provides dynamic services and access to diverse resources, and is actively committed to building a culture that welcomes all.

Responsibilities

• Leads stacks and collection maintenance projects, processes serials, and sends items for binding and conservation
• Contributes to Public Services by responding to and processing patron requests, checking library materials in and out, placing holds, and managing paging requests
• Processes faculty course reserve requests and digitizes course materials, facilitating world class research
• Assists in supervising the public services student staff
• Scans print materials for reserves and document delivery services

The Library Collections Specialist will typically work 10am-6pm, Monday through Friday, in the Woolworth Center for Music, but may occasionally work 9am-5pm, especially when classes are not in session.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of library experience or equivalent, with demonstrated abilities in collections or circulation
• Basic knowledge of music, musicians, music performance, and genres
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Initiative, flexibility, and ability to adapt to changing work priorities
• Familiarity with Alma or another ILS system
• Facility with email, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office applications, along with a willingness to learn new technology
• Demonstrated organizational and project coordination skills
• Ability to work well independently and in a team-based environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Physical requirements include the ability to box and unpack material, handle heavy books and boxes, and the pushing and pulling of heavy book trucks. This position requires frequent bending, reaching, and grasping
• High School diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or some college-level coursework in music or performing arts
• Ability to read music
• Supervisory experience
• Proficiency with searching OCLC (WorldCat, First Search) and other major bibliographic databases

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours

36.25

Eligible for Overtime

Yes

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Probationary Period

Per union contract

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)

No

Physical Capacity Exam Required

No

Union Code

LIB-Amer Fed State County Mun Emps

Valid Driver’s License Required

No

Salary Range

$28.49 Minimum Hourly Rate