Music Collections Specialist - Backlog & Processing

University of Michigan Library; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan Library is seeking a Music Collections Specialist to manage processing and access of music materials, focusing on undescribed special collections backlog. You will collaborate with music librarians to sort, rehouse, and route materials for retention, processing, or deaccessioning, and perform technical processing in Alma.

Responsibilities include collection support activities, condition assessments, and preparation of materials for storage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 3+ years in a library setting.
• Ability to read music and interpret music terminology.
• Experience with library catalogs and online resources.

Responsibilities

• Manage collection support activities including gift evaluation, deselection, and related tasks.
• Process and prepare music materials for housing, binding, and cataloging in Alma.
• Collaborate with staff to manage technical processing workflows for scores.
• Participate in library meetings and staff development activities.

Skills

Read music

Music terminology

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Three years of library experience

Tools

Alma (library system)

Job description

The University of Michigan Library is seeking a Music Collections Specialist to manage processing and access of music materials, focusing on undescribed special collections backlog. You will collaborate with music librarians to sort, rehouse, and route materials for retention, processing, or deaccessioning, and perform technical processing in Alma.

Responsibilities include collection support activities, condition assessments, and preparation of materials for storage.