Library Collections Specialist V

Princeton University•Princeton, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Princeton University Library is seeking a Library Collections Specialist at the Mendel Music Library. This library assistant position supports collections services, public services, course reserves, and general operations. The Mendel Music Library is a branch library with collections that include books, music scores, sound and video recordings, journals, and rare materials. As a fully engaged member of the Mendel staff, the Library Collections Specialist will help to serve Princeton’s vibrant music and performing arts community, which includes the Department of Music and the programs in dance, music theater, and theater at the Lewis Center for the Arts. We invite qualified candidates to join the Princeton University Library team, which advances world-class research, provides dynamic services and access to diverse resources, and is actively committed to building a culture that welcomes all.

Requirements

2-3 years of library experience or equivalent, with demonstrated abilities in collections or circulation
Basic knowledge of music, musicians, music performance, and genres
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Initiative, flexibility, and ability to adapt to changing work priorities
Familiarity with Alma or another ILS system
Facility with email, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office applications, along with a willingness to learn new technology
Demonstrated organizational and project coordination skills
Ability to work well independently and in a team-based environment
Strong attention to detail
Physical requirements include the ability to box and unpack material, handle heavy books and boxes, and the pushing and pulling of heavy book trucks. This position requires frequent bending, reaching, and grasping
High School diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or some college-level coursework in music or performing arts
Ability to read music
Supervisory experience
Proficiency with searching OCLC (WorldCat, First Search) and other major bibliographic databases

Responsibilities

Leads stacks and collection maintenance projects, processes serials, and sends items for binding and conservation
Contributes to Public Services by responding to and processing patron requests, checking library materials in and out, placing holds, and managing paging requests
Processes faculty course reserve requests and digitizes course materials, facilitating world class research
Assists in supervising the public services student staff
Scans print materials for reserves and document delivery services