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Music Library Specialist/Student SupervisorAmherst CampusFull TimeJR6107Amherst 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, starting at $22.37 per hour - commensurate with experience.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 operationsSupervises stack maintenance and undertakes reorganization projects in the Music LibraryContributes 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 needsCollaborates with the Arts & Humanities Librarian on goals and planning for services and policies in the Music LibraryCollaborates with the Digital Initiatives and Web Services department on supporting digitization initiatives in the music collectionMaintains 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 equipmentManages and helps rethink the space of the Music LibraryResponds to users about overdue and billing notices generated by the online system relating to the Music Library collectionsCoordinates signage, maintains supplies, and oversees maintenance of photocopiers and printers for the Music LibraryMusic Library staffingAssumes responsibility for staffing the Music Library circulation deskCreates and manages the Student Assistant schedule during the academic year and for breaksProvides backup staffing when students aren't availableProvides responsive and inclusive service at the Music LibraryWelcomes users, maintains borrower accounts, explains policies, and makes referrals to other library or campus departments as appropriateHires, trains, and supervises student assistants for the Music Library, ensuring that they understand and carry out library policies and proceduresSupports student desk attendants in resolving customer service issues in a user-focused, equitable wayCollaborates with the Access Services student supervisor team to coordinate training needs, ensure desk staffing, monitor the Access Services Supervisors' email inbox, and set attendance/behavior expectations for student employees in the departmentProcesses print and electronic reserves for the Music departmentSolicits syllabi/reading lists from faculty and Academic Department CoordinatorsChecks assigned journal articles and book chapters for availability from the Library's databases and on the webCollects materials and delegates digitization, assuring quality of electronic copiesEnters bibliographic citations, stable links and PDF files into eReserve Plus database for each course requestedCreates print reserve collection, maintaining accurate course and material listings in library databaseCommunicates with faculty and Academic Department Coordinators for clarification, copyright, and other issuesCollaborates regularly with the Reserves Team to establish and update departmental workflows for reserve processingShares monitoring of and responding to messages in the reserves email account with the reserves teamProvides backup support for reserve processing in non-music disciplinesAccess Services TeamProvides backup support at Frost Library to meet departmental needsAttends regular department, library, division, and collegewide meetingsCreates a professional development plan and participates in service opportunities in consultation with supervisorMaintains documentation for areas of responsibilitySupports other library departmental initiativesOutside of peak reserve processing season, provides support to other library departmental projectsQualifications:RequiredBachelor's Degree1 year of work experience in an academic or research library5 years of equivalent work experience in lieu of minimum education and related experienceDemonstrated knowledge of music and experience handling music-related materialDemonstrated exceptional customer service, including creative problem-solving and a commitment to equitable accessDemonstrated close attention to detail and organizational skillsProficient computer skills and demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies to existing operationsAbility to independently manage multiple priorities and tasksAbility to work closely and problem-solve with colleagues from all library departments, students, faculty, and staffStrong verbal and written communication skillsRequired reference and background checksPreferred1 year of supervisory experience, demonstrating evidence of interviewing, onboarding, scheduling, and planning the ongoing training of a team of workersBachelor's degree in music, or equivalent combination of education, training, or experience1 year of experience working in a music libraryAmherst 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 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 immediately and will continue until the position is filled.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.To apply, visit ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-4ecf84c31cf2194fac134ad65e2c067d

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