Music Library Manager

Department: Library - 275000

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a four-year college or university and one year of experience in a library or archives and/or records management; or high school and five years of experience in a library or archives and/or records management; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Essential Job Functions

The Music Library Manager oversees the functional operations of the Nicholas Erneston Music Library within the Broyhill Music Center. Specific responsibilities include:

Provide general and specialized reference assistance to Music Library users;
Hire, train, and supervise the student employees to ensure seamless coverage of the Music Library service desk;
Interpret, apply, and communicate Music Library policies and procedures;
Manage the physical space of the Music Library, including collections, equipment, service desk, study rooms, and other user spaces;
Maintain physical course reserves for School of Music faculty;
Collaborate with Resources & Discovery on ordering and processing materials for the Music Library collection;
Collaborate with the Music Library Cataloger on new materials workflow and cataloging projects;
Consult with outside vendors on maintenance needs and the ordering of supplies and equipment;
Contribute to the Music Library's social media content;
Collaborate with Music Library colleagues on designing and organizing outreach events;
Apply technical knowledge in troubleshooting AV equipment, printers, and software issues;
Serve on University Libraries, School of Music, and campus committees as appropriate;
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

Knowledge of music, including notation, terminology, formats, and playback technologies.
Knowledge of academic library tools and systems.
Customer service skills.
Ability to assist with troubleshooting technology, such as printers and copiers.
Knowledge of major social media platforms and tools.
Ability and willingness to be proactive and resourceful to meet the needs of the Music Library and the University Libraries.

Preferred Qualifications

Ideally, candidates will have a bachelor's degree in music, at least one year of customer service experience, and at least one year of supervisory, mentoring, or training experience. Additional experience with the following is also desired: Academic libraries; Hiring and evaluating direct reports; Setting and enforcing policies; Integrated library systems and other library technology solutions; Canva or other creative design programs.

Work Schedule/Hours: Standard work hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 am to 5 pm. Occasional after-hours and weekends.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $50,000-$51,544

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