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Music Librarian

Stevens Point, WI

$10/hr

Maintain the Library Database as needed, and keep stock of Library Supplies. Hours * Working hours are flexible with Student's schedule. Compensation * Starting Salary is $10/hour. Questions * For ...

City of New London

Teen Librarian

New London, WI

$12.78/hr

The library is seeking an energetic, creative, and service-oriented Part-Time Teen Librarian to support programs and services for teens ages 12-18. Position Overview The Part-Time Teen Librarian ...

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Host/Hostess at The Library

Stevens Point, WI · On-site

The Library is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Host/Hostess. As a host you would be responsible for greeting, welcoming and seating all guests on a timely and courteous basis The Library ...

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Music Librarian

Universities of Wisconsin

Stevens Point, WI • On-site

$10/hr

Part-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Current Students: If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Workday Internal Jobs Site for Students
Position Title:
Music Librarian
Job Category:
Student Hourly
Job Profile:
Student Help
Job Summary:
Music Librarian
Requirements
  • Needs to be an accepted Music Major or Minor
  • Needs to be enrolled in the ensemble you are librarian for, unless approved by the ensemble director.

Duties
  • Assist Ensemble Director(s) with assigning and distributing sheet music and folders.
  • Collect folders and sheet music after concerts, and re-catalogue each piece into the Music Library Database
  • Catalogue new pieces of music in the Music Library Database.
  • Maintain the Library Database as needed, and keep stock of Library Supplies.

Hours
  • Working hours are flexible with Student's schedule.

Compensation
  • Starting Salary is $10/hour.

Questions
  • For questions specific to each ensemble, reach out to:
  • Band - John Lynch: jlynch@uwsp.edu
  • Choir - Matheus Cruz: mcruz@uwsp.edu
  • Orchestra - Andy Moran: amoran@uwsp.edu
  • Jazz - Professor Brent Turney: bturney@uwsp.edu

Key Job Responsibilities:
Special Notes:
Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.
Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.
The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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