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Music Collections SpecialistThe Music Collections Specialist will manage project work supporting the selection, processing, access, and disposition of music materials, focusing on the Music Library's backlog of undescribed special collections. In collaboration with the music librarians, you will help sort, review, rehouse, prepare, and route materials for retention, processing, offsite storage, or deaccessioning. The Music Collections Specialist will carry out the technical processing of musical scores to prepare them for circulation. This includes physical processing and associated tasks in our library management system, Alma. You will report to the Head of the Music Library as part of the Arts & Humanities team.Responsibilities*Collection support activities including the following or similar (55%):Collaborate with Music Librarians to support collection development through gift evaluation, print and electronic resource management, materials deselection, and related activitiesPerform condition assessment, sorting, rehousing, inventories, and other related activities involved in the processing of undescribed music special collectionsFinding aid creation or other basic description workOther targeted activities to support music collection developmentProcess music materials, including the following (40%):Prepare materials for binding and ensure housing or rehousing of physical materials, including placing work orders in AlmaInscribe materials with their call numberInsert circulation notes into AlmaVerify item details for accuracy within their Alma recordsProcess incoming material shipments, sorting materials for cataloging, shelf preparation, serials check-in, etc.Work with other library departments, such as preservation/conservation, labeling, and cataloging, to manage technical processing workflows for scoresProfessional Development (5%):Participation in library meetings, appropriate staff development workshops, and other relevant eventsCollaboration with staff across the library to promote unit and library goalsRequired Qualifications*Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experienceThree years of experience in a library setting or equivalent professional environmentAbility to read music, distinguish among printed music formats, and interpret music terminologyExperience using online catalogs, databases, and web-based resources in a networked environmentDemonstrated ability to complete complex and detail-oriented procedures accurately and efficientlyDesired Qualifications*Experience using a library management system, preferably AlmaAdvanced bibliographic and subject knowledge of the field of Western classical music, demonstrated through a music degree or relevant experienceBibliographic knowledge of German, French, and/or ItalianWhy Work at Michigan?In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:Generous time offA retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vestingMany choices for comprehensive health insuranceLife insuranceLong-term disability coverageFlexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expensesModes of WorkThe mode of work is onsite. Work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change depending on the business needs of the hiring department, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about work modes.Union AffiliationThis position is included in the bargaining unit represented by University Staff United, AFT Local 284, AFL-CIO, which represents Employees in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.Application DeadlineJob openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled at any time after the minimum posting period has ended.U-M EEO StatementThe University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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ann arbor, MI, 48103, US
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