R00035583
Poughkeepsie, NY
Department
Music Library
Job Family
Staff - Union
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Job Description
Schedule: Monday - Friday , 8:30am-5pm (37.5 hours per
week)
Position Summary
The Music Library Specialist is part of the team responsible for
providing Music Library services to Vassar students, faculty, staff
and members of the local community. This position reports to the
Music Librarian and primary responsibilities include the
performance of Acquisition and Preservation duties. This is
full-time, in-person, CWA Union position for the academic year (42
wks./yr.).
Responsibilities
- Place, verify, and receive orders for music materials for the
Music Library; process invoices in Vassar's library services
platform (LSP); troubleshoot problems.
Physically process music materials according to preservation
protocols: prepare and repair materials for use by musicians;
create and revise protocols as needed.
Perform copy cataloging of monographs in OCLC WorldCat and the
Vassar LSP according to national and local standards and
classification schemes.
Support the operations of the office/department: reconcile
departmental credit card charges; monitor telephone; perform weekly
deliveries and pickups of mail at various locations on
campus.
Work with other department staff to ensure coverage of the
Circulation and Reserves Desk.
Collaborate with Vassar staff, library colleagues, and off-site
vendors to resolve issues under the incumbent's areas of
responsibility.
Prepare reports and compile statistics for the Music
Librarian.
Attend and participate in appropriate meetings and
workshops.
Assist occasionally with music playback equipment and software
in the library.
Supervise student employees, including training, task
assignments, and feedback.
Assist with bindery shipments.
Required knowledge, skills and abilities
- Three years of progressively responsible administrative support
experience.
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with Google Suite,
Microsoft Word Office suite and ability to learn additional
technical systems.
- Ability to consistently apply policies and procedures.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interact effectively with a diverse community.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to provide public services in a high-traffic
environment.
Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities
- Experience with music binding, copy cataloging, or library
acquisitions.
- Experience with OCLC WorldCat, bibliographic records, or work
in an LSP, especially Alma by Ex Libris.
- Five years of progressively responsible administrative support
experience.
- Associates degree or other higher educational experience.
- Experience working with software systems including invoicing,
student information systems, or customer relationship management
systems.
- Ability to read music notation.
Compensation
The compensation for this position is $20.37 per hour.
To apply, visit https://vassar.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Vassar-External/job/Poughkeepsie-NY/Library-Specialist-L_R00035583-1?jobFamilyGroup=71e2c39500161003e7c4fa7b8078820e&jobFamilyGroup=71e2c39500161003e7c4fed539988210&jobFamilyGroup=71e2c39500161003e7c506cf57a48214.
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