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AY Norseman Band Student Ensemble Librarian (WS-ST2)

St. Olaf College

Northfield, MN

$12 - $13/hr

Part-time

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Job Title: Student Ensemble Librarian (WS-ST2)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

Department Name: Music Organizations

Unit Number (5 digits): 11230

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization  

Contact Person/Supervisor: Ensemble Librarian (x3898)

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): 

The Student Ensemble Librarian serves as a liaison between an ensemble of which they are a member, helping to provide music (i.e.: choral octavos and/or instrumental parts) for rehearsals and performances. In addition to the immediate task of providing music upon conductors' requests, the Student Ensemble Librarian assists their supervisor with collection maintenance, inventory, and other long-term projects as assigned.

Transferable Skills: 

  • Attention to detail

  • Proficiency with copier/printer machines

  • Collaboration

  • Communication

Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Music preparation, distribution to, and collection from performance ensembles (choral, orchestral or band)

  • Collection maintenance duties (includes ongoing project of re-inventorying band and orchestral sets and scores)

  • Assistance with "weeding" project (selecting and removing titles for withdrawal)

  • Miscellaneous duties including score/part repair, barcoding of choral music, general clean-up and organization in both the choral and band/orchestra library spaces, etc.

  •  Contributing to several long-term digitization projects including digitization of manuscript choral music collection and digitization of choral reference scores


 

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills) 

  • Music-specific:

  • Must be a member of an ensemble (ideally the ensemble(s) which the specific librarian position represents)

  • Ability to read music

  • Proficiency with score-reading 

  • Proficiency with part transposition

  • Experience making parts and managing difficult page turns (ideal, but not required)


  • General:

  • Communication skills 

  • Ability to focus and be productive in a high-traffic work environment 

  • Capacity to successfully complete tasks independently, with little supervision 

  • Ability to collaborate and interact well with staff members on large projects

  • Ability to stay positive under stress

  • Ability to work independently


 

Physical and Environmental Factors:

This position requires crouching, reaching overhead, grasping/handling, pushing/pulling, lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs., and repetitive motions to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to heights or cramped quarters to perform the essential functions. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is for general information purposes.  It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position.  This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.


 

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