Library Assistant, Berklee Valencia

Job offer

The library assistant is involved in all access services for the Music Library, including staffing the circulation desk, circulation of library materials, shelving and stacks management, reserves, first-line reference, and public services and outreach activities. The person in this position will coordinate all operations and workflows for the area, operating at a high level of independence.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

1. Library Circulation Duty - Participate in access services activities, including handling circulation issues; creating, maintaining, and improving stack-maintenance procedures; answering reference and directional questions; identifying and resolving complex problems relating to access services; and making items available in a timely fashion.

2. Library Marketing - Assist in library outreach efforts, including participating in the library’s social media efforts, advertising online and in-house collection, creating library resource guides, etc.

3. Library Collection Development & Maintenance

Acquisition. Assist in item ordering, processing, paperwork with the Customs Office, and purchasing card reconciliation.
Run Inventory. Detect missing items to match database status and replace worn or lost materials; weed materials that are no longer needed in the collection.

4. Maintain co-worker effectiveness and good attendance by maintaining good relationships with co-workers, collaborating with other departments, participating in outreach activities, working regularly scheduled hours, and covering hours of other library staff when necessary or absent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Evidenced ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Experience in contributing to the development and implementation of public services policies.
Demonstrated critical thinking and independent decision-making skills.

Qualifications

Required:

Native or near-native English proficiency (oral and written)
Bachelor’s degree

Preferred:

Demonstrated knowledge of basic library practices and procedures.
Spanish proficiency
Bachelor’s degree in Librarianship, Music, Musicology, or related field.
Master’s degree
Experience working in an educational setting
Musical background and/or knowledge

HOURS OF WORK

Monday to Friday, 10:30-12:00 & 13:00-19:00 (on-campus)

In order to be considered for this position, please submit the following documents in English:

A current CV
A cover letter which addresses your preparation for and interest in the position
Names and contact information for three professional references. We reserve the right to request additional references.

Review of applications will begin on April 20 and continue until the position is filled.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.

Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

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