Music and Media Center Reference Assistant

Penn State; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The University Libraries-Music and Media Center at Penn State University Park seeks a part-time Music and Media Center Reference Assistant to provide in-person reference assistance for music and film and to handle circulation and shelving. Hours are 1–6pm, two or more weekdays, with 12–24 hours per week at $15/hour.

The role requires strong interpersonal, communication, and computer skills; a background in music or film or prior library experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and computer skills.
• Background in music or film, or library experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person reference assistance for music and film.
• Circulation of Music and Media Center items.
• Shelving of CDs, DVDs, LPs, VHS, and other items.
• Maintenance of collection.
• General library and technology support.
• Close service desk.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Job description

## Music and Media Center Reference AssistantApply: Penn State University Park: Part time: Posted Today: REQ\\_0000082890# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.** **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**The University Libraries-Music and Media Center in Pattee Library seeks motivated and responsible individuals to work at our public service desk.* Provide in-person reference assistance for music and film.* Circulation of Music and Media Center items,* Shelving of CDs, DVDs, LPs, VHS, and other items.* Maintenance of collection.* General library and technology support.* Close service desk. Applicants should have strong interpersonal, communication, and computer skills. A background in music or film, or previous library experience, is preferred. Must be available to work two or more 1 - 6pm shifts Monday - Friday, $15/hour. Music and Media Center Hours are 9am - 6pm, Monday-Friday. Positions will be 12 - 24 hours per week depending on availability. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.