Music Archives Assistant Librarian

Middle Tennessee State University; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

13 paid University holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Retirement plans

Optional 401K and 403B

Educational benefits for employee and

Job summary

Middle Tennessee State University seeks an Assistant Librarian for the Center for Popular Music to provide front desk reference, cataloging, and program support. Responsibilities include RDA and DACS cataloging, collection maintenance, instruction support, and event promotion; assists with social media and general CPM operations in a dynamic music research environment.

Requires MLS from an ALA-accredited program and one year library experience; benefits include generous leave, retirement plans,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program is required.
• 1 year of full-time library or special collections experience required.
• Experience with music-related materials and online music resources is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide front desk reference services and assist with public programs.
• Catalog reference and research materials using RDA and DACS standards.
• Assist with library collection maintenance and development suggestions.
• Support instruction and create event promotional materials and manage social media.

Skills

Front desk reference services

Cataloging

Research assistance

Event promotions

Instruction support

Education

MLS (ALA-accredited)

Tools

RDA

DACS

Music databases

Job description

Middle Tennessee State University seeks an Assistant Librarian for the Center for Popular Music to provide front desk reference, cataloging, and program support. Responsibilities include RDA and DACS cataloging, collection maintenance, instruction support, and event promotion; assists with social media and general CPM operations in a dynamic music research environment.

Requires MLS from an ALA-accredited program and one year library experience; benefits include generous leave, retirement plans,