Music and Media Center Reference Assistant

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 9,400 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The University Libraries-Music and Media Center in Pattee Library seeks motivated and responsible individuals to work at our public service desk.

Job responsibilities include reference assistance for music and film, circulation, shelving, collection maintenance, and general library support. Availability for two or more 1-6pm shifts Monday–Friday is required; pay is $15/hour, with 12-24 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Computer skills

Music knowledge

Film knowledge

Job description

The University Libraries-Music and Media Center in Pattee Library seeks motivated and responsible individuals to work at our public service desk.

Job Description And Position Requirements

• 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.

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.

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