PARSONS MUSIC LIBRARY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: J

Student Assistant

JOB SUMMARY:
Provides library services, principally under direct supervision of staff, or working with a student manager.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1.Receives requests from patrons; locates requested materials physically or online.
2.Checks library materials in and out, using the online system.
3.Answers inquiries (telephone and in-person); refers questions to other library personnel as appropriate.
4.Shelves library materials; reads shelves on a regular schedule.
5.Completes physical processing of new library materials as needed.
6.Assists with the digitization of library materials, as needed.
7.Helps promote the music library (via blog posts, etc.)
8.Carries materials to and from other campus locations, as needed.
9.Performs other assigned duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:Interest in providing service; reliability; willingness to work evenings and/or weekends as needed; availability to work at least one weekday shift; basic computer skills. Music background preferred but not essential.
 

Student Manager

JOB SUMMARY: Provides library services, supervising some of the work of Student Assistants.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1.Assumes responsibility for the Music Library space in the absence of staff.
2.Observes Student Assistants and provides constructive feedback; trains and assists them with library practices and procedures,as needed (e.g. library tours, etc.).
3.Receives requests from patrons; locates requested materials physically or online.
4.Checks library materials in and out, using the online system.
5.Answers inquiries (telephone and in person); refers questions to other library personnel as appropriate.
6.Shelves library materials; reads shelves on a regular schedule.
7.Completes physical processing of new library materials as needed.
8.Assists with the digitization of library materials, as needed.
9.Helps promote the music library (via blog posts, etc.).
10.Carries materials to and from other campus locations, as needed.
11.Performs other assigned duties as needed.

EVENING/WEEKEND MANAGER DUTIES (in addition to the above):
1.Opens/closes the Music Library on evenings and weekends.
2.Delegates pending work assignments to Student Assistants, as appropriate.
3.In the event of a power outage or other disruption, follows established procedures to assist patrons and safeguard collections.
4.Communicates with appropriate University staff when questions or problems arise.

QUALIFICATIONS: Maturity and a strong sense of responsibility required to supervise Student Assistants and take charge of the Music Library and its collections when staff is off premises; willingness to work evenings and/or weekends as needed; availability to work at least one weekday shift; basic computer skills. Music background preferred but not essential.

The Music Library’s journal collection consists of music and dance journals in both electronic and print formats.  Some titles are available in only one format, while others may be in both.  The easiest way to figure out what we have is to use the OneSearch box on the main library web page, and click the "Journal Titles" tab.  Then, under "Select a subject category," choose "Music, Dance, Drama, and Film" from the dropdown.

Print Journals
The Music Library subscribes to a small number of music and dance journals in print, and also keeps bound volumes of some older journals that we no longer receive.  Both are kept in the last two sections of compact shelving, arranged alphabetically by title.  The Music Library's print journals do not circulate. They must be used onsite.