Music Library Manager
Appalachian State University
3 days ago
On-site
Boone, North Carolina, United States
Primary Purpose Of Position
The Music Library Manager is responsible for the functional operations of the Nicholas Erneston Music Library within the Broyhill Music Center. Specific duties include: Manage the Music Library service desk; Train, hire, and supervise student employees; Generate, organize, and update documentation related to the policies and procedures of the Music Library; Submit orders for physical and electronic materials; Oversee the processing of physical materials, order processing supplies, and prepare items for bindery; Organize the stacks maintenance and mapping programs; Manage facilities and physical space in collaboration with Broyhill Music Center and University Libraries’ facility managers; Assist with the design of social media content; Help organize and implement outreach events; Collaborate closely with the Music Library’s evening supervisor.
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.
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.
The Music Library Manager is responsible for the functional operations of the Nicholas Erneston Music Library within the Broyhill Music Center. Specific duties include: Manage the Music Library service desk; Train, hire, and supervise student employees; Generate, organize, and update documentation related to the policies and procedures of the Music Library; Submit orders for physical and electronic materials; Oversee the processing of physical materials, order processing supplies, and prepare items for bindery; Organize the stacks maintenance and mapping programs; Manage facilities and physical space in collaboration with Broyhill Music Center and University Libraries’ facility managers; Assist with the design of social media content; Help organize and implement outreach events; Collaborate closely with the Music Library’s evening supervisor.
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.
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.