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Music Library - Student Employment Positions

Why not consider a position with the Music Library? Our collection contains over 70,000 printed volumes, and 15,000 sound recordings and other audiovisual materials. Equipment used in the Library includes compact disc players, cassette decks, turntables, VCR/TV, and a small computer lab. The library supports the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music and the nationally renowned Kent/Blossom Chamber Music Festival. It is open approximately 72 hours a week during the semester.

Music - Hugh A. Glauser Music Library

Duties and Responsibilities:

Circulation/Reference Desk 
  • Greet patrons that approach the service desk
  • Check out items for use by patrons
  • Check in items returned by patrons
  • Direct patrons to areas of the collection
  • Answer phones in a professional and courteous manner
  • Assist patrons with disabilities in the use of the library
  • Work on special projects as assigned
Shelving 
  • Learn and become proficient in the Library of Congress of Classification system in order to shelve and retrieve materials
  • Recognize differences of spine labels and locations for various collections within the Library
  • Shelf read classification number on spines of the library materials after they have been shelved to ensure that they have been placed in the correct order
  • Clear unchecked materials from study carrels and library tables for in-house use statistics
  • Place books on cart in call number order
  • Assist in special projects which may include shifting materials and other tasks as needed
Bindery 
  • Pull current serials from shelves
  • Assist with receiving shipments from the Main Library Bindery Unit
  • Unpack shipments
  • Shelve periodical titles alphabetically
Interlibrary Loan 
  •  Retrieve requested books and periodicals
  •  Locate requested articles
  •  Make photocopies

Qualifications and Special Skills:

  • Attention to detail
  • Watchful for misplaced materials
  • Ability to work cooperatively with others
  • Ability to work independently and conscientious about completing tasks
  • Ability to work under the supervision of one or more people
  • Ability to follow instructions and remember complex procedures
  • Pleasant and professional manner towards other student employees, library staff, and library patrons
  • Punctual and responsible