Library Collections Spec VI

Princeton University Library is seeking a Library Collections Specialist VI at the Mendel Music Library . Reporting to the Library Operations Supervisor, this library assistant position supports collections services, public services, course reserves, and outreach in the Music Library. Mendel Music Library serves 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 consider becoming a fully engaged member of 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

• Contributes to collections services, leading stacks and collection maintenance projects
• Supervises public services in the late afternoon and early evening, responding to patron questions and troubleshooting issues
• Organizes and processes faculty course reserve requests, facilitating world class research
• Assists in managing the public services student staff
• Serves as outreach and exhibits coordinator, highlighting to our community the Music Library's services, resources, special events, and exhibits
• Scans print materials for reserves and document delivery services
  
  

The Library Collections Specialist will work 10am-6pm, Monday through Friday, in the Woolworth Center for Music.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of three years of library experience or equivalent, with demonstrated ability to manage collections and circulation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage time and projects effectively
• Supervisory experience
• Ability to read music and recognize different types of notation, familiarity with music history and theory, and knowledge of forms, genres, and instruments corresponding to specific time periods and/or locations
• Familiarity with Alma or other ILS systems, OCLC, and other major bibliographic databases
• Facility with email, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office applications, along with a willingness to learn new technology
• Ability to work well in a team-based environment
• Physical requirements include bending and stretching, lifting books, and moving large book trucks
• High School diploma or GED
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree. BA or BM, with concentration in music or performing arts
• Bibliographic competency of Western European languages
• Familiarity with cataloging and metadata record structures (including the MARC21 metadata schema) and content standards (including RDA and authority structure and standards)
  
  

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

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